6 Days Beyond the Plains Kenya Safari: Tsavo East, Amboseli, Tsavo West & Taita Hills

Day 1: Coast → Tsavo East

Stay: Ashnil Aruba Lodge

Begin your adventure with a scenic drive from the Coast into Tsavo East. Watch the scenery transform from Palm-lined beaches to the iconic red soil of Tsavo East. Afternoon game drive to meet the “Red Elephants” and the park’s abundant wildlife.

Day 2 — Tsavo East → Amboseli

Stay: Kibo Safari Camp

After breakfast, depart with an en-route game drive as you exit Tsavo East.

Drive to Amboseli, the land of giant elephants and the breathtaking backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Arrive for lunch and later enjoy a relaxed afternoon game drive as wildlife gathers around the park’s shimmering swamps.

Overnight at Kibo Safari Camp

Day 3 — Full Day Amboseli

Stay: Kibo Safari Camp

Enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli’s scenic plains and magical wildlife moments

Your day includes early morning and afternoon game drives when wildlife is most active. Capture stunning photos of elephants standing proudly beneath the snow-capped Kilimanjaro, visit Observation Hill for panoramic views, and enjoy close encounters with Amboseli’s diverse wildlife.

Overnight at Kibo Safari Camp

Day 4 — Amboseli → Tsavo West

Stay: Serena Kilaguni Lodge

After breakfast, check out and drive to Tsavo West National Park.

This park offers a dramatic change in landscape, from rolling volcanic hills to lava flows and natural springs.

In the afternoon, visit the famous Mzima Springs, home to hippos and crocodiles, and enjoy a game drive as you head back to your lodge.

Overnight at Serena Kilaguni

Day 5 — Tsavo West → Taita Hills Sanctuary

 Stay: Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Depart Tsavo West and head to the Taita Hills Sanctuary, home to the iconic Salt Lick Lodge, a breathtaking elevated lodge overlooking waterholes where animals gather day and night.

Settle in and enjoy uninterrupted game viewing right from the decks, followed by an afternoon game drive in the sanctuary.

Overnight at Saltlick Safari Lodge

Day 6 — Salt Lick → Return to the Coast

Final breakfast with wildlife views, followed by a scenic drive back to the Coast