5 days Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli National Park and Taita Hills Saltlick

Departing Mombasa

A safari that starts and ends in Mombasa is the perfect option for beach-based travelers looking to experience Kenya’s incredible wildlife without venturing far from the coast. These round-trip safaris offer seamless access to nearby national parks like Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Taita Hills, all reachable within a few hours by road or train from Mombasa, Diani, or Malindi.

Ending Mombasa

A safari that ends in Mombasa offers a seamless and rewarding way to transition from Kenya’s rugged wilderness to the tranquility of its white-sand beaches. After days of exploring iconic national parks like the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, or the Tsavo parks, your journey concludes with a scenic descent into Kenya’s coastal paradise—Mombasa.

Safari Overview

Journey into the wild heart of Kenya on this diverse 5-day safari adventure through Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli National Park, and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. From the vast red plains of Tsavo East and the volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West to the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, each destination offers unique wildlife experiences and stunning natural beauty. Conclude your safari at the iconic Salt Lick Lodge, where elevated rooms overlook a busy waterhole visited by elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife. This well-rounded safari is perfect for travelers seeking variety — from sweeping savannahs to lush springs, mountain vistas, and intimate game viewing in a private sanctuary.

Day 1: Mombasa - Tsavo East

Pick up from your hotel early in the morning, drive along Mombasa – Nairobi highway, just before entering the park, have a break of 20 minutes for taking coffee / tea or visiting toilet. Then proceed to Bachuma gate of the Tsavo East National park.
Enter for a straight game drive en-route to either Voi Wildlife lodge or similar for your lunch. After lunch, relax or have a swim till the time for afternoon game drive. Whilst on game drive in Tsavo East you have an opportunity of viewing the ‘Red Elephants’ of Tsavo, lions, cheetahs, buffalos, zebras, giraffe and numerous species of wildlife. Visit Aruba dam, where a number of aquatic birds could be seen. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Tsavo East - Amboseli

Early morning game drive till 0800hrs. Check out and proceed to Amboseli national park. In the Amboseli national park you view the breathtaking mount Kilimanjaro which stand at 19,340 ft. The mountain forms an awesome backdrop for your photos.

Have a game drive until lunch hour then proceed to Amboseli safari lodge for lunch. After lunch relax until 1600hrs time for the afternoon game drive. In Amboseli park you will have a chance of seeing the big five and birdlife. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

Day 3: Amboseli - Tsavo West

A brief game drive up to 0800hrs. Return for full breakfast. After breakfast check out and depart for Tsavo West national park. – View the “Shitani” lava flow, game again en-route to Mzima springs and then proceed for lunch at either Ngulia or Kilaguni Serena lodge. After lunch relax until 1600hrs time to visit the rhino sanctuary. After gaming return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Tsavo West - Taita Hills Saltlick

Depart from the lodge at 0700hrs after full breakfast, game en-route to Taita Hill Saltlick lodge. In the sanctuary you will have a chance of viewing the lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and many more plains game. Have lunch at Taita Saltlick lodge. After lunch relax up to 1600hrs time for the afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Taita Hills Saltlick - Mombasa

Early morning game drive. Depart from the lodge at 0800hrs after your breakfast. Game after breakfast returning back to Mombasa and finally to your beach resort.