Day 1: Nairobi – Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Your journey begins with a scenic 6–7 hour (approx. 370 km) drive from Nairobi in a 4×4 pop-up Land Cruiser—ideal for panoramic views and photography. Arrive at Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a lush and lesser-known gem teeming with wildlife. Enjoy a peaceful check-in at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, where you can watch elephants graze in the valleys and gather around the waterhole visible from the lodge’s unique stilts and viewing decks. All park fees are included for a seamless experience.
Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Day 2: Explore Taita Hills
Today is dedicated to exploring the sanctuary’s rolling hills. Go on morning and afternoon game drives or guided nature walks, where you’ll see elephants, buffalo, antelope, and more. The landscape offers both beauty and tranquility, and your lodge provides one of Kenya’s most unique wildlife viewing spots—right from your balcony.
Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Day 3: Taita Hills – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, drive around 4–5 hours (~200 km) to Amboseli National Park, home to vast elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Travel in comfort with your Land Cruiser and knowledgeable guide. By early afternoon, arrive at Ol Tukai Lodge and settle in before enjoying your first Amboseli game drive.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Day 4: Full-Day in Amboseli
Wake up to a full day of safari adventure in Amboseli. Game drives take you across open plains, wetlands, and woodlands in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, and cheetahs—all set against the dramatic Kilimanjaro skyline. With park fees included, you’re free to focus on spotting and photographing Kenya’s famous wildlife.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Day 5: Amboseli – Nairobi
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before beginning your return journey to Nairobi (~250 km, 4–5 hours). As you leave behind the wild landscapes and unforgettable encounters, you’ll carry with you lasting memories of Kenya’s southern treasures.