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10-Day Amboseli, Tsavo & Diani Bush and Beach Safari

Elephants under Kilimanjaro, the red elephants of Tsavo, then four nights on the white sand of Diani Beach.

Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Route
Nairobi · Amboseli · Tsavo West · Tsavo East · Diani Beach · Nairobi
Price
From US$3,116 pp
Overview

Your safari, day by day.

Our most complete Kenya holiday. You start in Amboseli with Kilimanjaro on the horizon, cross the lava flows and springs of Tsavo West, track the famous red elephants of Tsavo East, then trade the 4×4 for the Indian Ocean at Diani. It suits first-time visitors, families, couples and photographers who want wildlife and a proper beach break in one trip. You return to Nairobi on the SGR train.

Day 1

Nairobi to Amboseli

A 4–5 hour drive south to Amboseli, arriving in time for your first views of Kilimanjaro at sunset. Overnight at Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or similar.

  • Scenic drive
  • Sunset over Kilimanjaro
  • Dinner
Day 2

A full day in Amboseli

Sunrise game drive among Amboseli’s large elephant herds, time at the pool or on a nature walk, then an afternoon drive or a visit to a Maasai village.

  • Sunrise game drive
  • Optional Maasai village visit
  • All meals
Day 3

Amboseli to Tsavo West

A 3-hour drive to Tsavo West, then an afternoon exploring the crystal-clear Mzima Springs and the black Shetani lava flows. Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge or similar.

  • Mzima Springs
  • Shetani Lava Flows
  • Afternoon game drive
Day 4

Tsavo West to Tsavo East

Game viewing on the way to Tsavo East, home of the red-dust elephants, followed by an afternoon drive. Overnight at Voi Wildlife Lodge or similar.

  • Game drive en route
  • Afternoon game drive
Day 5

A full day in Tsavo East

Morning game drive, then choose between a nature walk, Lugard Falls or Aruba Dam, with an afternoon drive or time to rest at the lodge.

  • Morning game drive
  • Lugard Falls or Aruba Dam
  • All meals
Day 6

Tsavo East to Diani Beach

One last morning game drive, then the road to the coast. You arrive at Diani in the evening. Overnight at Baobab Beach Resort & Spa or similar.

  • Morning game drive
  • Transfer to the coast
Day 7

Diani Beach

A slow day on one of Africa’s best beaches, with an optional camel ride along the shore.

  • Beach time
  • Optional camel ride
  • All meals
Day 8

Diani Beach

A free day to swim, relax or book a spa treatment and water sports at the resort.

  • Free day
  • Optional spa and water sports
Day 9

Wasini Island & Kisite Marine Park

A full-day dhow trip to Kisite–Mpunguti Marine Park for dolphin spotting and snorkelling, a walk through a Wasini village and a Swahili seafood lunch.

  • Dhow trip
  • Snorkelling and dolphins
  • Swahili seafood lunch
Day 10

Diani to Nairobi by train

Transfer to the Mombasa SGR terminal for the 08:00 train, arriving in Nairobi in the afternoon for a drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

  • SGR train to Nairobi
  • Breakfast
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