Experience three of Kenya’s most scenic safari destinations on this 5-day journey through Amboseli, Tsavo West/East and Taita Hills. Enjoy elephant sightings beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, diverse landscapes ranging from volcanic terrain to open savannah, and rewarding game drives in search of the Big Five while staying in carefully selected safari lodges and camps.
Safari Overview
Experience the best of southern Kenya on this 5 Day Amboseli, Tsavo & Taita Safari, a carefully curated journey through some of the country’s most diverse landscapes and wildlife habitats. From Amboseli’s iconic elephant herds set against Mount Kilimanjaro to the volcanic scenery of Tsavo West, private wildlife viewing in Taita Hills Sanctuary, and the vast savannahs of Tsavo East, this itinerary is ideal for travelers exploring our Kenya safari packages by road.
This itinerary also fits perfectly within our 5-day Kenya safari itineraries, offering a well-paced route that showcases southern Kenya’s highlights without rushing.
Accommodation
Your safari is offered in mid-range and luxury comfort levels, with hand-picked lodges chosen for location, wildlife access, and service quality.
♦ Mid-Range Option
Stay at well-located, comfortable lodges including Penety Amboseli Resort (Amboseli), Man Eaters Lodge (Tsavo West), and Sentrim Tsavo East Camp, which is used for both the Taita Hills Sanctuary and Tsavo East legs of the safari — or similar.
♦ Luxury Option
Enjoy premium safari comfort at Ol Tukai Lodge (Amboseli), Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (Tsavo West), and Ashnil Aruba Lodge, used for both Taita Hills Sanctuary and Tsavo East, offering excellent wildlife viewing and refined amenities — or similar.
These lodges are strategically positioned within or near key parks featured in our Amboseli safaris, Tsavo West safaris, Taita Hills safaris, and Tsavo East safari experiences.
Transport
♦ Mid-Range Option
Travel in a private safari van with a pop-up roof, ideal for comfortable road travel and wildlife viewing. The van offers large windows, ample seating, and good visibility during game drives, and is accompanied by a professional driver-guide who shares local insights and wildlife knowledge throughout your journey.
♦ Luxury Option
Enjoy superior comfort in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser, purpose-built for safari travel. With a pop-up roof for photography, spacious seating, and excellent off-road capability, the Land Cruiser is paired with an experienced driver-guide who ensures a smooth, immersive, and personalized safari experience.
Safari Highlights
- Witness Amboseli’s large elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
- Explore Tsavo West’s Mzima Springs, lava flows, and rhino sanctuary.
- Stay in the iconic stilted Salt Lick Lodge overlooking a busy waterhole.
- Enjoy private game drives in Taita Hills Sanctuary with fewer crowds.
- Discover Tsavo East’s wide savannahs and famous red elephants.
- Choose between budget, mid-range, or luxury lodges — with transport in a private van or 4x4 Landcruiser.
