Elephants under Kilimanjaro at Amboseli, then the springs and lava of Tsavo West, in four days from Nairobi.
This route pairs two very different southern parks. Amboseli is flat and open, with elephant herds and Kilimanjaro above them. Tsavo West is rougher and wilder, with the crystal pools of Mzima Springs and the black lava of the Shetani flow.
The distance between them is short, which makes this a relaxed trip with a lot of variety.
Kenya
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Pace and fitness
Balanced, fitness: moderate.
Drive south from Nairobi to Amboseli, arriving at Tortilis Camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon take a game drive across the plains, with elephant herds on the move and Kilimanjaro in the background.
Overnight
Tortilis Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Tented camp in a private concession with a full view of Kilimanjaro.
Take an early game drive for the light on Kilimanjaro, then spend the day with the elephants and at the swamps for hippos and waterbirds.
Overnight
Tortilis Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Tented camp in a private concession with a full view of Kilimanjaro.
Drive to Tsavo West and Finch Hattons, with an afternoon visit to Mzima Springs, where hippos and crocodiles live in clear pools fed by the Chyulu Hills.
Overnight
Finch Hattons (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Tented suites around a spring-fed lake, among the lava hills of Tsavo West.
Visit the Shetani lava flow in the morning, then drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.
Tortilis Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Tented camp in a private concession with a full view of Kilimanjaro.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Finch Hattons (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Tented suites around a spring-fed lake, among the lava hills of Tsavo West.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Jul to Oct, Dec to Feb) | US$3,630 | US$3,080 | US$2,895 | US$2,895 | US$2,895 | US$2,895 | Get quote |
| Low season (Mar to Jun, Nov) | US$3,190 | US$2,700 | US$2,538 | US$2,538 | US$2,538 | US$2,538 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year.
Best time for this trip Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat, good sunscreen and insect repellent. Binoculars are provided in the vehicle, but bring your own if you are a keen birder or photographer.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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