3-Day Safari from Malindi: Tsavo, Amboseli & Kilimanjaro

Tsavo's elephants, then Amboseli's herds with Kilimanjaro rising behind them

A 3-day shared safari departing from Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi or Mombasa airport, traveling by Toyota Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide through Tsavo East and Amboseli national parks to see the Big Five, massive elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro. Accommodations, all park entry fees and meals are included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian and French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Pickup and Tsavo East Safari

• Pickup from airport or hotel
• Meet professional driver-guide
• Drive to Tsavo East National Park
• Game drive spotting wildlife
• Enjoy lunch in the park
• Continue exploring Tsavo East
• Check-in at lodge or camp
• Dinner and overnight stay

Day 2: Travel to Amboseli and Safari

• Breakfast at lodge
• Drive to Amboseli National Park
• Game drive spotting elephants and more
• Lunch break
• Afternoon game drive
• Admire Mount Kilimanjaro views
• Check-in at lodge or camp
• Dinner and overnight stay

Day 3: Amboseli Sunrise and Return

• Early morning game drive
• Photograph wildlife and Kilimanjaro
• Return to lodge for breakfast
• Begin journey back to coast
• Lunch stop en route
• Drop-off at airport or hotel

The experience

The route chains two parks across three days: Tsavo East on day one, then the drive inland to Amboseli on day two, with a sunrise game drive and return journey on day three. You pick up from Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi, Mombasa city or Mombasa airport, whichever suits your arrival, and travel in a shared Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 with a local driver-guide who knows where the animals congregate and which hours yield the best sightings. The itinerary pairs Tsavo's vast open landscape and dense wildlife with Amboseli's reputation for enormous elephant herds. On clear mornings, Mount Kilimanjaro rises behind the plains, framing photographs across the border in Tanzania.

Each day runs a game drive in the early hours when animals are most active, a midday break for lunch, and an afternoon return to the lodge. Overnight stays are in park lodges with views of the wildlife and landscape. You sleep to the sounds of the savanna and wake for the next drive. The third morning starts before dawn to catch Amboseli at sunrise, then you drive back toward the coast, stopping for lunch en route and arriving at your Mombasa hotel, airport or coastal town by evening.

Children from age one travel on the safari. The guide adjusts the pace and stops to suit the group. All three nights' lodging, park entrance fees, meals and transport in the vehicle are included. The only costs beyond the booking are drinks, tips and any activities you choose outside the itinerary.

What’s included

• Accommodation in Tsavo East and Amboseli park lodges with wildlife and mountain views.
• all meals from lunch on day one through breakfast on day three.
• park entrance fees for both national parks.
• transport in a shared Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 with a professional driver-guide.
• pickup and drop-off at your choice of Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi, Mombasa city or Mombasa airport.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (1 to 17 years)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Silaa safaris

Is this one for you?The early morning game drives (starting before dawn on the final day) are when animals are most active and light is best for photography, so plan to wake early each morning. The shared vehicle means you travel with other guests rather than a private group, which keeps the cost lower and builds the experience around a small group dynamic.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 17 years).

What animals will I see on this 3-day safari?

The Big Five (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos) appear across both parks, along with giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and numerous bird species. Amboseli is known for its large elephant herds. Tsavo offers the widest range of predators and open-country game.

Is Mount Kilimanjaro visible from Amboseli on this tour?

Mount Kilimanjaro is visible from Amboseli on clear days, rising behind the plains and creating the backdrop for photographs. Cloud cover varies, but the guide times the game drives to maximize the chances of seeing it.

Where do I get picked up, and what time does the safari start?

Pickup is available from Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi, Mombasa city hotels or Mombasa airport. The first day begins with your pickup and the drive to Tsavo East. The exact departure time depends on your pickup location and arrival time.

What is included in the 3-day safari price?

The price includes accommodation in park lodges for three nights; all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner); park entrance fees; and transport in the shared Toyota Land Cruiser with your driver-guide. Alcoholic drinks, tips and personal expenses are not included.