Big 5 Safari

A short, value for money safari ideal for first timers or those with time constraints. Visit the spectacular Amboseli and Tsavo West National Parks, with the option of staying on at the beach afterwards.

Tour overview
•   Two nights in Amboseli National Park
•   Games drive in Amboseli, renowned for its herds of elephants and views of Kilimanjaro
•   Two nights in Tsavo West National Park
•   Brief stop at the impressive Shetani Lava flow
•   Safari experiences in the wilderness of Tsavo West
•   Visit to Mzima Springs with its resident hippos and underwater viewing chamber
•   Lodge-based game viewing and relaxation 
Extend your stay - by 3 nights
•   Three nights at the elegant Serena Beach Hotel & Spa in Mombasa

Guide

This safari is escorted by an English speaking driver/guide from Day 2 onwards, in minibuses with maximum 6 people, all with a window seat and standing space for game viewing. Private vehicle for 2 people available for an extra £270 per person.

MEAL PLAN
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner on safari from lunch on Day 2 to breakfast on Day 6. Breakfast and dinner included on the Kenya Coast extension.

ACCOMMODATION
• 4 star lodges are used. Alternatives may be used on occasion due to availability or road conditions.

GROUP SIZE
• Minimum 4 passengers.

TRAVEL TIPS
• Pack a mixture of light and warm clothing in soft bags weighing maximum 15kg, plus hat, camera, binoculars, insect repellent. Minimum age 7 years. Actual game activities may differ from those shown according to local conditions.

DAY 1 - LONDON TO NAIROBI
Kenya Airways overnight flight from Heathrow to Nairobi.

DAY 2 - NAIROBI TO AMBOSELI
On arrival the following morning depart south-west straight for Amboseli National Park at the foot of snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive at the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge at lunch time. After refuelling and refreshing, enjoy an afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park, known for its unrivalled dramatic views of 'Kili,' (weather permitting) and also renowned for the local elephant population. There are over 1000 elephants in the park eco system, including some of the largest in Africa. Perhaps catch sight of buffalos, lions and hippo in the open savannah, rolling hills and swamplands. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 - AMBOSELI
Early morning, mid-morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli. With more big game than almost anywhere in Africa, you will hopefully see buffalo and some of the big cats, with plenty of time to also enjoy the facilities at the lodge. Relax by the pool, enjoy one of the resident naturalist's talks, or to simply soak up the sights and sounds of Africa.

DAY 4 - AMBOSELI TO TSAVO WEST
Breakfast at the lodge, then drive south-east to Tsavo West National Park. Tracking game as you go, pass by the magnificent Shetani Lava Flows with a brief photo stop, then continue to Kilaguni Serena Lodge for lunch. Located on a ridge commanding sweeping views of the Chyulu Hills, Kilaguni was one of the first safari lodges to be built in a national park and dates back to 1962. It features a fabulous terrace from which you can witness spectacular African sunsets and a waterhole that offers some of the finest lodge based game viewing in Kenya. Take an afternoon game drive in this huge, arid wilderness and return for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 - TSAVO WEST
Enjoy three game drives in the historical Tsavo West National Park famed for its red elephants, so coloured by the soil they cover themselves in! One of today's drives will also include a visit to the beautiful Mzima Springs - a vibrant oasis of natural springs where crystal clear pools provide an open area for resident hippo and are an important part of the eco system. Overnight at Kilaguni.

DAY 6 - TSVAO WEST TO LONDON
Depart Tsavo after breakfast. We highly recommend that you extend your stay on the white sands of Kenya's coast - the ideal combination to add on to your safari. Please see details of our Mombasa extension below. Alternatively, return to Mombasa for your Kenya Airways overnight flight via Nairobi to Heathrow (to avoid what may be a long wait for your flight at Mombasa airport, a private road transfer to Nairobi airport can be arranged at extra cost - please call for details).

YOUR CHOICE OF EXTENSION
KENYA COAST

DAY 6
After reaching Mombasa proceed to the Serena Beach Hotel & Spa for three or more nights of relaxation and sea breezes by the Indian Ocean, staying in a Garden room.

DAY 9
Day at leisure before your Kenya Airways overnight flight to Heathrow via Nairobi.