Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Distance: ~250 km | Drive Time: ~5 hrs
Depart Nairobi and travel through scenic savannah landscapes toward Amboseli. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in this iconic park, where large herds of elephants roam freely beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Highlights:
- Close-up elephant encounters
- Scenic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Possible sightings of lions, cheetahs, hyenas, buffalo, and more
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli
Enjoy a full day of game drives across Amboseli’s vast plains and wetlands. Visit Observation Hill for a panoramic view of the park and wetlands, where elephants, hippos, and water birds gather.
Optional: Visit a traditional Maasai village (extra cost).
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park
Distance: ~110 km | Drive Time: ~2 hrs
Drive to Tsavo West National Park, known as the “Land of Lava and Springs.” Explore key attractions like Mzima Springs, home to hippos and crocodiles, and marvel at Shetani Lava Flows and expansive volcanic landscapes.
Wildlife: Elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, antelope, and abundant birdlife.
Accommodation: Severin Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Tsavo West to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick Lodge)
Distance: ~130 km | Drive Time: ~2.5 hrs
Enjoy an en-route game drive before arriving at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, one of Africa’s most-photographed lodges. Suspended walkways connect the elevated rooms overlooking a waterhole frequented by wildlife.
Highlights:
- Afternoon game drive
- Nighttime wildlife viewing at floodlit waterholes
- Optional visit to WWI Museum at nearby Taita Hills Resort
Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Taita Hills to Diani Beach
Distance: ~230 km | Drive Time: ~5 hrs
After breakfast and a final game drive, head to the coast. Arrive at Diani Beach, Kenya’s premier beach destination, in the early afternoon. Check into your luxury beach resort and begin your tropical retreat.
Accommodation: Neptune Palm Beach Boutique Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6–7: Leisure Days in Diani
Spend two full days relaxing on the beach or enjoying optional water-based adventures:
- Snorkeling & scuba diving
- Dhow sailing cruises
- Jet skiing
- Spa treatments
- Marine park excursions
Accommodation: Neptune Palm Beach Boutique Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Diani – Fly to Nairobi
After breakfast, transfer to the Ukunda Airstrip for your domestic flight back to Nairobi. Connect to your international flight or continue your adventure in the city.
Meals: Breakfast
