Day 1: Nairobi โ Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Your journey begins with a scenic 6โ7 hour (approx. 370 km) drive from Nairobi in a 4×4 pop-up Land Cruiserโideal 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 lodgeโs 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 youโll see elephants, buffalo, antelope, and more. The landscape offers both beauty and tranquility, and your lodge provides one of Kenyaโs most unique wildlife viewing spotsโright from your balcony.
Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Day 3: Taita Hills โ Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, drive around 4โ5 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 cheetahsโall set against the dramatic Kilimanjaro skyline. With park fees included, youโre free to focus on spotting and photographing Kenyaโs famous wildlife.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Day 5: Amboseli โ Nairobi
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before beginning your return journey to Nairobi (~250 km, 4โ5 hours). As you leave behind the wild landscapes and unforgettable encounters, youโll carry with you lasting memories of Kenyaโs southern treasures.