4-Day Kenya Safari from Nairobi: Tsavo & Amboseli

Four days tracking wildlife across two of Kenya's largest parks

A 4-day safari tour departing from Nairobi that moves through Amboseli and Tsavo West and East, with game drives at dawn and dusk, lodge accommodations, and a live guide in English or Spanish. Pickup from your Nairobi hotel is included, and children from age 2 can join. You travel in a private minivan or Jeep and may see elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, buffalo and antelopes across the parks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli Safari

• Depart Nairobi at 7 am
• Drive 4 hours to Amboseli
• Game drive en route to lodge
• Lunch and check in
• Evening game drive till 6 pm
• Dinner and overnight stay

Day 2: Amboseli to Tsavo West Safari

• Early breakfast
• Game drive till 9 am
• Drive to Tsavo West
• Walking safari at Mzima Springs and Shetani Lava
• Picnic lunch
• Check in at lodge at 2 pm
• Evening game drive
• Dinner and overnight stay

Day 3: Tsavo West Game Drives

• Early breakfast
• Morning game drive
• Check in lodge in afternoon
• Evening game drive
• Dinner and overnight stay

Day 4: Tsavo East and Departure

• Early breakfast
• Game drive till 9 am
• Drive to railway station
• Train ride to Nairobi or Mombasa

The experience

You leave Nairobi at 7 am and drive four hours to Amboseli, spotting wildlife on the way. The first day ends with an evening game drive before dinner and overnight at one of the lodges: AA lodges, Sentrim, Kilima or Kibo safari camps. The pace is built around the animals: early breakfast, then a game drive until 9 am when the heat drives them to shade, a midday break at the lodge, and another drive in the evening when they move again.

Day two takes you from Amboseli to Tsavo West, where you walk the Mzima springs and see the Shetani lava formations: two stops most safari itineraries skip. Lunch is a picnic in the park. You check in at Taita Hills, Saltlick, Nguli or Ziwani by mid-afternoon and have time for an evening game drive. Day three stays in Tsavo West with morning and evening drives. Day four is another early drive before the journey back to Nairobi or onward to Mombasa if you're extending your trip.

The minivan or Jeep seats your group only, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two other languages. All lodges are wheelchair accessible, and the vehicle can accommodate wheelchairs and infant seats.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Nairobi hotel.
• private minivan or Jeep for your group.
• game drives at dawn and dusk across Amboseli, Tsavo West and Tsavo East.
• three nights in lodge accommodations (AA lodges, Sentrim, Kilima, Kibo, Taita Hills, Saltlick, Nguli, Ziwani, Voi Wildlife, Voi Safari, Ashnil Aruba, Tahri Camp or Satao).
• a walking safari at Mzima springs and Shetani lava on day two.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Polish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by KT & Safaris

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're traveling without a rental car and prefer a private vehicle over group transport: your minivan or Jeep stays with you across both parks instead of joining a shared safari.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals might I see on a 4-day Kenya safari?

Elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, buffalo and antelopes appear across Amboseli and Tsavo parks, though sightings depend on the season and where the herds are on any given day.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

No, pickup from your Nairobi hotel is included, and the driver collects you at 7 am on day one.

What are the Mzima springs and Shetani lava?

Mzima springs is a freshwater pool in Tsavo West where hippos and crocodiles gather. Shetani lava is a volcanic formation nearby. Both are walked on foot during day two, a break from the vehicle drives.

What's included in the four days?

Game drives, lodge accommodations, pickup from your hotel, and a guide are all included. Meals at the lodges and any activities beyond the scheduled drives are arranged separately.