Following a night in Nairobi to relax depart late morning on safari to Amboseli. This safari covers the shimmering plains of Amboseli and then continues Tsavo West and Taita Hills. Here you will certainly see some great herds of elephant and antelope before continuing to Mombasa’s spectacular coast.
Upon arrival into Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred to the Eka hotel.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at the Eka hotel in a superior room on a bed and breakfast basis. (Check in time is 1400hrs approx. and will be adhered to. Clients arriving in the middle of the night must book a pre-night as they will not be permitted to wait in the hotel lobby check-in at 1400 hrs.)
Suggested Optional Nairobi Excursions for Early morning arrivals.
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – Elephant and Rhino Orphanage
Out of Africa Excursion.
Eka Hotel
A contemporary style hotel that provides all the comfort, convenience and efficiency to the discerning traveller, Eka Hotel is Ideally located along Mombasa road in Nairobi the capital city of Kenya, It is an ideal business cum leisure hotel, close to both the International and domestic Airports as well as the city centre. The hotel offers tastefully decorated rooms, two restaurants, bar, conference facilities, swimming pool and a host of other facilities.
(Rates for separate local excursion and other Nairobi local excursions available on request).
Following breakfast, depart south east towards Amboseli arriving for a late lunch. In the afternoon depart on an afternoon game drive returning as the sun sets.
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge - Set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge enjoys a uniquely privileged position at the heart of this world-famous national park.
Secluded within a grove of acacia trees, the lodge looks out over the golden savannah plains, with uninterrupted views of the mountain itself. Close by are a series of emerald green swamps, which are fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. As the only sources of water in the park, this attracts huge numbers of wallowing elephants, hippos, buffalos and plains game. Meanwhile, from the prehistoric site of Observation Hill, the sunset over Kilimanjaro is truly magnificent.
At the centre of ‘Maasailand', the lodge's décor reflects the brilliant primary colours and iconic shapes representative of these legendary warriors. At the heart of the lodge, shaded by palm trees, is a free form swimming pool; to either side of which stretch the rooms. Each room is housed in a single storey building opening directly on to the grounds, each reflecting a Masai manyatta theme, each with its own hand-painted wall frescos.
The central dining area is reached by a timbered bridge over a melt-water stream, while the lounge and bar feature a broad terrace and a blazing fire-pit where evening cocktails can be enjoyed. Activities include daily game drives in custom-built traditional safari vehicles, ‘sundowners' on Observation Hill, bush breakfasts, bush dinners, Masai dance performances, visits to Masai villages and tree-planting programmes.
Our luxury en-suite rooms are accommodated in two single-storey dedicated buildings, which lie to the right and left of the main reception and dining areas. Each tastefully appointed room features a Masai inspired, hand-painted, wall fresco, king-sized bed or luxurious twins, lavish all-encompassing mosquito curtaining, bathroom (with walk-in shower), writing/vanity unit, and private veranda. Triple rooms can be made available.
Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in a Standard room on a full board basis.
Following early breakfast, depart to Tsavo West arriving your lodge for lunch. The journey takes you east, across the spectacular Shetani lava flow, a reminder of the molten outpouring that spilled down the scenic slopes of the nearby Chyulu Hills over the last three centuries. A zig zagging road through scrub thorn and acacia leads you into Tsavo National Park, which together (East and West) form the largest of Kenya’s parks. Following lunch depart on an afternoon gamedrive, , including a visit to Mzima Springs with its underwater viewing holes. Return to the lodge as the sun sets.
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge - Superbly situated in the lee of Mount Kilimanjaro and sheltered by the volcanic splendour of the Chyulu Hills, this classic stone-built lodge overlooks its own water hole, which is visited daily by elephants, buffalos and a wide variety of plains game. One of the first lodges ever to be built in a national park, the lodge is cool, tranquil and hushed for optimum game-viewing. It is also ideally placed for visits to all the park's prime attractions.
Faced in volcanic stone and utilising the natural rocky outcrops of a valley known as ‘The place of the young rhino', from which it takes its name, the lodge features a thatched central dining area and a rock-built bar, with a viewing terrace looking directly down on to the waterhole.
All the spacious en-suite rooms have their own verandas, some overlooking the waterhole and some the Chyulu Hills, which are one of the world's youngest volcanic ranges. As for activities, the lodge offers numerous game drives, guided walks, bush breakfasts, volcano climbs and trips to Mzima Springs, a set of crystal-clear ponds, fed by the melt waters of Mount Kilimanjaro, in which the many hippos can be viewed from a submerged chamber.
Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in a Standard room on a full board basis.
This morning, following early breakfast, and a game drive enroute to the gate, continue to Taita Hills Sanctuary arriving for lunch at Taita Hills Safari Resort. Following lunch, transfer to Saltlick Lodge. After a short siesta, depart on an afternoon game drive, returning late afternoon. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure, viewing game from lodge’s underground hide or from the lodge balcony.
Salt Lick Safari Lodge is in the heart of a private Wildlife Sanctuary which lies adjacent to Tsavo National Park, therefore playing an increasingly important role in the protection and conservation of Kenya's wildlife heritage. The entire lodge is raised on stilts, providing 24-hour game viewing opportunities from any corner of the lodge. The rooms are built in two-story blocks from a central pod and linked together by elevated platforms. Each room is spacious and beautifully appointed, featuring exquisite ethnic décor in keeping with the Tsavo environment. Rooms have all the necessary modern conveniences. The restaurant, bar and main balconies have views over the water hole and salt lick, which is constantly in use by local park residents. There is also an underground hide for closer encounters.
Overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge in a Parkview room on full board basis.
Early breakfast is served today before continuing your journey to Mombasa, aiming to reach your North or South Coast beach hotel in time for a late lunch (on own arrangements). End of Services.
Landside meet and greet services.
Transfers as specified.
Transport for safari sector in 4x4 vehicles on a Private basis with maximum 7 passengers per vehicle.
Guaranteed window seats.
Services of experienced bilingual English-speaking driver-guides (languages including Spanish, French, German and Italian are available on request and subject to availability)
Game drives and activities as specified in the itinerary.
All accommodation and meals as specified.
All park fees and government taxes (except Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax where applicable).
Filtered water will be provided in safari vehicles provided, Travellers should bring reusable water bottles.
Internal flights (if applicable) as specified in the itinerary inclusive of all airport taxes.
International and regional flights (except where specified)
Airport taxes except on tickets we issue
Passport and visa fees
Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax (where applicable)
Hot air balloon safaris
Driver-guide gratuities
Dining rooms tips and porterage
Personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance
Drinks, Laundry, Telephone bills and any items of a personal nature (except where specified)
Hotels Envisaged OR Similar
Nairobi - Eka hotel in a superior room
Amboseli National Park - Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in a Standard room
Tsavo West National Park - Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in a Standard room
Taita Hills Sanctuary - Salt Lick Safari Lodge in a Parkview room
Christmas Supplement: AUD 100-00 per person per night from 24 Dec 2024 to 01 Jan 2025 inclusive. (Christmas Supplement from 24 Dec 2025 to 01 Jan 2026 inclusive).
Easter Supplement: AUD 100-00 per person per night from 29 Mar 2024 to 01 April 2024 inclusive. (Easter Supplement from 18 April 2025 to 21 April 2025 inclusive).
Cost of Extra Night in Amboseli National Park – Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Tsavo West National Park – Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge and Taita Hills Sanctuary – Saltlick Safari Lodge available on request.
*Park and Reserve fees used in these rates are based on current information. Should there be increases in park and/or Reserve fees, these will be passed along for all existing and future bookings.
Extra transfer requests applicable as per below:
Clients booking a pre-night in Nairobi at the same base hotel, NO additional arrival transfer will be charged.
Departure transfer will be charged as per transfer document.
Child and Triple Sharing rate available on request.
Extra transfer available on request.
Arrival Information
Earliest check-in at the arrival hotel is 14h00. Travellers arriving on early morning flights are urged to book a pre-night at the arrival hotel (at an additional cost) to avoid delays in accessing the hotel rooms on arrival.
Departure Information
This safari arrives Mombasa between 1330 – 1430 hrs.
IMPORTANT Luggage Information
Travellers should only bring soft sided bags on safari. Luggage space in safari vehicles is limited. These bags should measure no more than the following: Height 66 centimetres Length 42 centimetres Width 28 centimetres. Soft sided bags with wheels are permitted.
If travelling on internal flights during your safari, luggage allowances are strictly enforced to 15 kilograms per person including carry-on bags.
If arriving and departing from the same city, bags can be stored in our offices for a one-time fee of AUD 94.00 (per booking, not per bag or per person) to transfer and store the bags and reconnect them with the travellers for departure.
On this safari, if clients are ending services in Mombasa, it is not possible to leave luggage in Nairobi. If clients need to transport excess luggage to Mombasa, we can assist to arrange with a courier service for the transport of excess luggage to Mombasa (at a supplementary cost payable directly on the ground to the courier service). Approximate weight, dimensions and number of pieces must be advised prior to departure to enable us to arrange with the courier and advise approximate costs.
Additional remarks
We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you for existing and new bookings.
Flight times mentioned for internal flights are based on published schedules but are subject to change depending on the airline’s load factors and airstrips visited.