Amboseli & Tsavo Southern Kenya Safari
Elephants Beneath Kilimanjaro to the Land of Red Giants
Overview
This is southern Kenya at its most iconic — the great elephant theatre of Amboseli beneath the snows of Kilimanjaro, followed by the vast red-earth wilderness of Tsavo, Kenya's largest protected area. You begin among Amboseli's famous super-tuskers and swamp-fed herds, with the highest mountain in Africa as your backdrop, before crossing into the volcanic drama of Tsavo West and the endless elephant plains of Tsavo East, where the herds glow terracotta in the ochre dust.
The two parks could hardly be more different, and that is the joy of this circuit. Amboseli delivers the postcard image of Africa — a line of elephants crossing golden dust below Kilimanjaro — with reliable big-game viewing on its permanent swamps. Tsavo then opens up on an epic scale: crystal-clear Mzima Springs with its underwater hippo hide, the black Shetani lava flows, the palm-lined Galana River and the famous red elephants, all with a wild, uncrowded sense of old Africa. It is a journey of extraordinary scenery, superb wildlife and easy access from Nairobi.
Who It's For
Perfect for first-time visitors and families who want the classic Kenya images and reliable game viewing, and for photographers chasing elephants against Kilimanjaro and the red herds of Tsavo. The circuit also links beautifully to the coast for a bush-and-beach finale.
Package Highlights
Elephants & Kilimanjaro
The classic image of tuskers crossing the plain beneath Africa's highest peak
Amboseli Super-Tuskers
Meet some of the last great big-tusked bulls left on Earth
Mzima Springs
Watch hippo and fish through an underwater viewing chamber in Tsavo West
The Red Elephants
Tsavo's herds stained deep terracotta by the park's ochre dust
Big Cats & Big Game
Lion, cheetah, buffalo and giraffe across two contrasting wildernesses
Bush-to-Beach Ready
Tsavo sits perfectly on the way to the Indian Ocean coast
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fly or drive from Nairobi to Amboseli, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge with Kilimanjaro filling the horizon. After settling in, head out on an afternoon game drive across the plains and swamps, where elephant, zebra and wildebeest gather and the great mountain glows at dusk. Return for sundowners and dinner as the plains fall quiet.
🏨 Accommodation: Tortilis Camp
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Featured Lodges & Accommodation
Tortilis Camp
📍 Amboseli National Park, Kenya
One of Amboseli's most celebrated camps, on its own private conservancy with arguably the finest Kilimanjaro view of any lodge — spacious tented suites and pioneering eco-credentials.
From $620 per person per night
Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp
📍 Tsavo West National Park, Kenya
Tsavo's most celebrated luxury camp, with vast tented suites on private decks beside spring-fed pools alive with hippo, and Kilimanjaro on the horizon.
From $690 per person per night
Galdessa Camp
📍 Tsavo East National Park, Kenya
An intimate, beautifully crafted camp on the banks of the Galana River, built from natural materials with front-row seats onto the red elephants coming down to drink.
From $620 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
Classic
(~$608/night)
Comfortable park lodges and tented camps, shared game drives, all meals and transfers
Get QuoteLuxury
(~$867/night)
Tortilis, Finch Hattons and Galdessa suites, private conservancy access, premium guiding
Get QuoteUltra-Luxury
(~$1,317/night)
Private guide and vehicle throughout, exclusive fly-in transfers and premium beverages
Get QuoteWhat's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ Return transfers from Nairobi (road or scheduled flight)
- ✓ Inter-park transfers by road or light aircraft
- ✓ 6 nights luxury lodge and tented camp accommodation
- ✓ All meals at the lodges and camps
- ✓ Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives
- ✓ Mzima Springs walk and Ngulia sanctuary visit
- ✓ Park fees and conservation levies
- ✓ Professional driver-guides
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International flights to Kenya
- ✗ Kenya visa fees
- ✗ Travel and medical insurance
- ✗ Premium and imported beverages
- ✗ Optional Maasai community visit
- ✗ Gratuities (guidelines provided)
- ✗ Personal expenses
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Best Time to Travel
Southern Kenya is best in the dry seasons of July to October and January to February, when game viewing peaks and Kilimanjaro is clearest. The long rains of March to May bring lush, quiet, great-value travel, while the short November rains are brief and atmospheric.
Why Choose This Package
The Classic Kenya Image
Amboseli offers the definitive photograph of Africa — elephant herds crossing golden dust beneath the snows of Kilimanjaro.
Two Contrasting Wildernesses
Pair Amboseli's swamp-fed plains with the epic red-earth scale of Tsavo, Kenya's largest protected area.
Reliable Big Game
Super-tuskers, red elephants, lion, cheetah and buffalo across landscapes made for photography.
Easy to Extend
Tsavo sits perfectly between Nairobi and the coast, making a bush-and-beach finale simple to arrange.
Frequently Asked Questions
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From $3,650 per person | 7 Days / 6 Nights
⚡ Limited availability for peak season 2026 — book early to secure your dates
