6 Days · Nairobi → Amboseli → Tsavo West → Tsavo East → Nairobi

Amboseli &
Tsavo Explorer

Elephants silhouetted against Kilimanjaro. Hippos floating in crystal springs beneath a lava plain. Red-dusted giants at the Aruba Dam. Kenya's great southern circuit in six unforgettable days — all by road, all without a flight.

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Nairobi
Amboseli (2 nights)
Tsavo West (1 night)
Tsavo East (1 night)
Nairobi
6 daysThree iconic parks
0Flights — road circuit
Big 5All visible in 3 parks
KiliAfrica's highest peak as backdrop
4 campsNamed options per park
Three Parks · One Circuit

Why this is Kenya's
finest southern safari.

Most visitors choose between Amboseli and Tsavo. This circuit gives you both — and adds Tsavo West's volcanic drama in between. Each park is a completely different landscape and ecosystem, each one worth a dedicated trip in its own right.

Zebras on the Amboseli plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro Days 2–3
2 Nights
Amboseli National Park

Home to Africa's largest free-roaming elephant herds and the most iconic wildlife photography backdrop on earth — Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli's open, dusty plains allow unobstructed views of elephants, lions, cheetahs, wildebeest and over 400 bird species.

Elephant herds Mount Kilimanjaro views Lions & cheetahs Maasai village option
Hippos in crystal clear water at Mzima Springs, Tsavo West Day 4
1 Night
Tsavo West National Park

The volcanic drama of Kenya's landscape is on full display in Tsavo West — ancient lava flows, the Shetani lava field, and the miraculous Mzima Springs where millions of litres of filtered volcanic water emerge daily, supporting hippos, crocodiles and shoals of barbel fish visible through an underwater viewing chamber.

Mzima Springs Lava flows & Chaimu Crater Black rhino habitat Lions & leopards
Lions in Tsavo East Day 5
1 Night
Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East is Kenya's largest national park — a vast, flat wilderness of red ochre dust that coats the legendary "red elephants" who roll in the iron-rich soil. The Aruba Dam is a gravity well for wildlife: elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, crocodile and hundreds of bird species congregate here at every hour of the day.

Red elephants Aruba Dam wildlife Largest elephant herds 500+ bird species
Day-by-Day Itinerary

Six days. Three parks.
A lifetime of wonder.

All travel is by road from Nairobi. The circuit is designed to flow naturally south and east — avoiding backtracking and maximising the time you spend in each park, not driving to it.

Day Location Highlights Accommodation
1
Nairobi
Arrival & orientation
Airport welcome transfer Welcome dinner & safari briefing Optional: Giraffe Centre ($15 pp) Optional: Karen Blixen Museum ($14 pp) Optional: Nairobi National Park drive
City hotel in Nairobi
Budget to luxury options — see pricing
2
Nairobi → Amboseli
~4 hr road drive via Namanga
Arrive: first Kilimanjaro views Lunch at camp on arrival Afternoon game drive Spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebra Sundowner with Kili backdrop
Amboseli — see camp options
Full board — all meals
3
Amboseli National Park
Full day in the park
Pre-dawn game drive — Kili at sunrise Elephant herd photography Picnic lunch in the bush Afternoon game drive — swamp areas Optional: Maasai village visit ($20–30 pp) Optional: Hot air balloon dawn flight ($450–500 pp)
Amboseli — same camp
Full board — all meals
4
Amboseli → Tsavo West
~2.5–3 hr road drive
Early morning final Amboseli drive Road drive through Kimana Gate Arrive Tsavo West for lunch Mzima Springs — hippo & croc viewing Chaimu Crater walk (lava field) Afternoon game drive — volcanic plains Black rhino habitat area
Tsavo West — see camp options
Full board — all meals
5
Tsavo West → Tsavo East
~2 hr road drive via Mtito Andei
Dawn game drive in Tsavo West Drive through Mtito Andei gate to Tsavo East Arrive camp for lunch Aruba Dam — red elephant gathering Afternoon: open plains game drive Spot lion, buffalo, leopard, giraffe Bush dinner or campfire under stars
Tsavo East — see camp options
Full board — all meals
6
Tsavo East → Nairobi
~4–5 hr return road drive
Final dawn game drive at Aruba Dam Check out and depart for Nairobi Scenic drive through Tsavo plains Nairobi airport transfer or city drop-off Optional: Nairobi day room / city activities
Nairobi — own arrangements
Team available to assist

✦  What's Included

  • ✓All road transportation in a custom 4×4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • ✓5 nights accommodation (2 Amboseli, 1 Tsavo West, 1 Tsavo East + 1 Nairobi)
  • ✓Full board throughout — all meals as specified per camp
  • ✓Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • ✓Daily game drives in all three parks
  • ✓All national park and conservancy entrance fees
  • ✓Mzima Springs visit (Tsavo West)
  • ✓Aruba Dam game drive (Tsavo East)
  • ✓All Nairobi arrival and departure airport transfers

Not Included

  • ×Travel, medical or cancellation insurance (strongly recommended)
  • ×Personal items: laundry, telephone, souvenirs, premium drinks
  • ×Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and camp staff
  • ×Nairobi hotel (Night 1) — priced separately
  • ×Hot air balloon safari ($450–500 pp, optional — Amboseli)
  • ×Maasai village visit ($20–30 pp, optional)
  • ×Nairobi Day 1 activities (Giraffe Centre $15, Karen Blixen $14)
  • ×International flights to/from Nairobi
Transparent Pricing

Choose your camp
at each park.

Rates shown are Wildspace Safaris sell prices (contracted nett rates + 30%). All rates are per person per night sharing, in USD, full board unless stated, inclusive of VAT and applicable taxes. Park entrance fees are additional to accommodation rates.

Amboseli National Park Nights 2 & 3 · 2 nights
Tulia Collection
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
Mountainview Superb Tent · Low Season (Apr–Jun)
$364
per person / night sharing
Game Package — incl. drives, walking safari & transfers
9 tented rooms with Kilimanjaro views. Shared game drives, walking safari & Kimana gate transfers included. No conservancy fee charged.
Tulia Collection
Tulia Amboseli — Deluxe Plunge Pool
Mountainview Deluxe Tent · Low Season
$416
per person / night sharing
Game Package — incl. drives, walking safari & transfers
10 deluxe tents each with a private plunge pool and Kilimanjaro views. Same inclusions as Superb tent, with the upgrade of a private pool.
Serena Hotels
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Green/Low Season · Full Board
$406
per person / night sharing
Full Board — all meals · game drives extra ($200/vehicle/drive)
Classic lodge inside the park boundary. Pool, restaurant, spa. Game drives can be added for $200/vehicle supplement. Popular family option.
Tsavo West National Park Night 4 · 1 night

Note: Tsavo West has limited contracted camp options. Additional camps (Severin Safari Camp, Ngulia Safari Lodge) available on request — contact Dancan for alternatives.

Tsavo East National Park Night 5 · 1 night
Saftrek / Ashnil
Ashnil Aruba Lodge — High Season
High Season (Jun–Dec) · Full Board
$160
per person / night sharing
Full Board · Game package $80 pp/night supplement
Same lodge, higher season rate (Jun–Dec). Game drives supplement adds shared 4×4 twice daily + VOI SGR transfers. Club Wing supplement $65 pp.
Low Season (Apr–Jun & Oct–Dec): Tsavo and Amboseli deliver superb game viewing year-round — wildlife doesn't disappear, it just concentrates differently. April–May sees dramatic skies and lush vegetation. October–November is excellent value with minimal crowds. The "red elephants" of Tsavo East are year-round residents. For the Kilimanjaro view at Amboseli, early mornings are clearest in all seasons.
Amboseli National Park Nights 2 & 3 · High Season (Jan–Mar)
Tulia Collection
Tulia — Superb Safari Tent
High Season · Game Package
$423
per person / night sharing
Game Package incl. drives, walks & Kimana transfers
High season rate for the Superb Tent. Kilimanjaro usually clear Jan–Feb mornings. Excellent elephant activity around the swamps.
Tulia Collection
Tulia — Deluxe Plunge Pool Tent
High Season · Game Package
$494
per person / night sharing
Game Package incl. drives, walks & transfers
Private plunge pool with Kilimanjaro views. High season — book at least 6 weeks ahead. Max 2 singles per booking policy applies.
Serena Hotels
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
High Season · Full Board
$406
per person / night sharing
Full Board · game drives $200/vehicle supplement
High and low season same rate Jan–Mar for Amboseli Serena (rate varies June–Sep). Pool, spa, restaurant. Family friendly with family room supplement.
Tsavo West Night 4 · High Season (Jan–Mar)
Serena Hotels
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
High Season · Full Board
$394
per person / night sharing
Full Board · game drives $200/vehicle supplement
High season rate. Waterhole action from the lodge terrace. Nature walk included. Mzima Springs nearby. January–March: dry season begins, animals concentrate near water sources.
Tsavo East Night 5 · High Season
High Season (Jan–Mar): January and February offer the best Kilimanjaro visibility at Amboseli — clear mornings after the short rains have passed. Elephant activity around the swamps is spectacular. Tsavo is entering dry season, making game viewing increasingly rewarding as animals gather near reliable water sources. Book 4–6 weeks ahead.
Amboseli National Park Nights 2 & 3 · Tulia Peak (Jul 16–Sep 15) / Elewana High (Jul–Oct)
Tulia Collection
Tulia — Superb Safari Tent
Tulia Off-Peak Season (Jul 1–15 & Sep 16–30)
$507
per person / night sharing
Game Package incl. drives, walking safari, transfers
Off-peak season rate at Tulia (Jul 1–15 & Sep 16–30). Superb wildlife. Kilimanjaro clear July mornings. Book well ahead — high demand period.
Tulia Collection
Tulia — Superb Tent · Peak
Tulia Peak Season (Jul 16–Sep 15 & Dec 20–Jan 2)
$579
per person / night sharing
Game Package incl. all drives, walks, transfers
Peak season premium at Tulia. Excellent July–August dry season wildlife. Bush breakfast/dinner available ($75 pp peak). Book 2+ months ahead for peak dates.
Tulia Collection
Tulia — Deluxe Plunge Pool
Peak Season · Game Package
$702
per person / night sharing
Game Package · private plunge pool
Peak season's most luxurious Tulia option. Private plunge pool with direct Kilimanjaro views. The ultimate Amboseli evening experience.
Tsavo West Night 4 · Peak / High Season
Serena Hotels
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Peak Jun–Sep · Full Board
$394
per person / night sharing
Full Board · game drive supplement $200/vehicle
Peak season: dry conditions concentrate animals around Kilaguni's famous waterhole. Exceptional predator sightings and constant elephant activity. Night drives bookable.
Tsavo East Night 5 · Peak Season
Peak Season (Jul–Sep): The dry season peak transforms Tsavo and Amboseli. Vegetation drops, water sources shrink to a few key points, and wildlife concentrations become extraordinary. Kilaguni's waterhole is one of Kenya's great wildlife theatre settings. Amboseli's dusty plains glow at sunset. Tulia's peak rates reflect this demand — book 2–3 months ahead for July and August especially.
Approximate 6-Day Package Estimate (per person sharing)
Nairobi Night 1 (budget hotel B&B) ~$80–$130
Amboseli: 2 nights (Tulia Superb — low season example) ~$728 (2 × $364)
Tsavo West: 1 night (Kilaguni Serena — low season) ~$334
Tsavo East: 1 night (Ashnil Aruba — low season) ~$116
Park fees (Amboseli $60×2 + Tsavo W $95 + Tsavo E $95 est.) ~$310 per person
Transport, guide, vehicle (6-day road drive estimate) ~$300–$450 per person
Approximate total (low season, mid-range camps) ~$1,870–$2,100 pp
Rate transparency: All accommodation rates shown are Wildspace Safaris sell prices (contracted nett rates + 30% margin), in USD, inclusive of VAT, service charge and tourism levies. Park and conservancy entrance fees are additional and quoted separately — they vary by season and are subject to change by the authorities. All rates are per person sharing. Single supplements available on request. Contact Dancan for a personalised quote including your exact camp combination and travel dates.
Optional Experiences

Make your safari
unforgettable.

All add-ons bookable at the time of enquiry. The Amboseli balloon at dawn — with Kilimanjaro lit pink and elephants moving below — is one of the great travel experiences on earth.

Hot Air Balloon Safari
$450–$500 per person

Amboseli at dawn from the air. Mount Kilimanjaro glowing in first light, elephants moving below you in silence. Followed by a champagne bush breakfast in the African morning. Available at most Amboseli camps.

Maasai Village Visit
$20–$30 per person

Visit a traditional Maasai boma near Amboseli. Meet the community, watch traditional dances, learn about the warrior culture and purchase handmade beadwork directly from the women who make it.

Mzima Springs Extended Visit
Included in Tsavo West park visit

More time at the underground viewing chamber watching hippos walk weightlessly through crystal water, barbel fish drift past, and crocodiles bask in the shallows. An experience unlike anywhere else in Kenya.

Chaimu Crater Walk
Included in Tsavo West park activities

Hike the ancient Chaimu Crater — a walk across a lava field with panoramic views across the Tsavo plains. A dramatic geological experience that requires no extra cost, just good walking shoes.

Guest Stories

What our explorers remember.

★★★★★

"Watching the sun rise over Kilimanjaro from the Tulia camp veranda, with two hundred elephants moving through the morning mist below — I have run out of words. Photographs cannot hold it."

KM
Keiko M.
Tokyo, Japan · Tulia Deluxe + Kilaguni · February 2025
★★★★★

"Mzima Springs broke my brain. I was standing underground watching a hippo walk three metres in front of me through glass, underwater. Nothing in thirty years of travel has been more surreal."

DB
David B.
Melbourne, Australia · Full circuit · August 2025
★★★★★

"The 'red elephants' of Tsavo East are genuinely different from any elephant I've seen — bigger, wilder, more ancient-looking, dusted entirely in this impossible red ochre. And the Aruba Dam at dusk with a hundred of them at once..."

LC
Laura C.
San Francisco, USA · Tortilis + Ashnil Aruba · July 2025
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