5-Day Amboseli and Tsavo West – Luxury Safari
This 5-Day Amboseli and Tsavo West Luxury Safari is a premium short Kenya safari designed for travelers seeking comfort, iconic scenery, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this journey combines two of Kenya’s most rewarding southern parks—Tsavo West National Park and Amboseli National Park—creating a perfect blend of dramatic landscapes and classic wildlife viewing.
Travel in a pop-up roof minivan, offering comfortable overland transfers and excellent wildlife viewing through the opening roof. During the safari, enjoy handpicked luxury lodges or tented camps known for superb service, elegant rooms, scenic settings, and exceptional hospitality.
Tsavo West offers volcanic hills, lava fields, Mzima Springs, and classic red-dust elephant country, while Amboseli delivers giant elephant herds set against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. This safari is ideal for couples, honeymooners, families, photographers, and luxury travelers wanting a high-end safari experience in just five days.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
- Couples seeking a luxury romantic safari
- Honeymooners wanting premium bush experiences
- Families seeking comfort and wildlife adventure
- Photographers wanting elephants and scenic landscapes
- Travelers wanting a short premium Kenya safari
Why This Safari Works
- Combines two iconic southern Kenya parks in one route
- Luxury lodges provide comfort and premium service
- Excellent elephant sightings in Amboseli and Tsavo
- Balanced 5-day pace with two nights in each park
- Great mix of scenery, wildlife, and relaxation
Tour Highlights
2 nights in Tsavo West National Park
Visit the famous Mzima Springs
Scenic volcanic landscapes and lava flows
2 nights in Amboseli National Park
Giant elephant herds with Kilimanjaro views
Luxury lodges or tented camps throughout
Professional safari guide and personalized service
Ideal short high-end Kenya safari
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
day_1
Nairobi to Tsavo West National Park
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and travel southeast toward Tsavo West National Park, Kenya’s dramatic wilderness of lava ridges, plains, and acacia bushland.
Arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch.
Later enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and antelope before sunset.
Severin Safari Camp
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Full Day in Tsavo West National Park
Spend a full day exploring Tsavo West’s rich wildlife habitats and dramatic scenery.
Visit Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear waters attract hippos and crocodiles.
Continue with game drives through volcanic terrain in search of elephants, leopards, lions, and diverse birdlife.
Severin Safari Camp
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Tsavo West to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Tsavo West and drive toward Amboseli National Park near the Tanzania border.
Arrive at your luxury lodge in time for lunch or afternoon tea.
Later head out for an evening game drive with chances to see elephants, buffalo, zebras, and spectacular Mount Kilimanjaro views if weather permits.
Hunter's Luxury Manor
day_4
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli, one of Africa’s most iconic elephant parks.
Morning and afternoon game drives provide opportunities to spot lions, hyenas, giraffes, wildebeest, and huge elephant families moving across the plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
Hunter's Luxury Manor
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Amboseli to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a final relaxed morning or optional short game drive depending departure time.
Drive back to Nairobi through scenic countryside and arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel, residence, or airport, marking the end of your luxury safari.
End of tour (No accommodation)
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.