5 Days Tsavo East, West, Amboseli & Saltlick

Planning a 5-day safari from Diani Beach covering Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Salt Lick is an exciting adventure.

5 Days Tsavo East, West, Amboseli & Saltlick

This itinerary provides a balanced experience of Kenya's diverse landscapes and wildlife, ensuring a memorable safari adventure.

Day 1: Diani Beach to Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East National Park

Early Morning: Depart from Diani Beach and head towards Tsavo East National Park (approximately 3-4 hours drive).
Mid-Morning: Enter Tsavo East via Buchuma Gate and begin your game drive. Tsavo East is famous for its red elephants, the Galana River, and the Yatta Plateau.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a lodge or a designated picnic site within the park.
Afternoon: Continue with an afternoon game drive, exploring more of the park’s vast landscape.
Evening: Check into your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay within or near the park.

Day 2: Tsavo East to Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park

Early Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you exit Tsavo East.
Late Morning: Drive towards Tsavo West National Park (approximately 2 hours).
Midday: Enter Tsavo West and visit Mzima Springs, where you can see hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat.
Lunch: Have lunch at a lodge in Tsavo West.
Afternoon: Game drive in Tsavo West, visiting locations like the Shetani Lava Flow and Chaimu Crater.
Evening: Check into your lodge or camp in Tsavo West for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Tsavo West to Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Early Morning: After breakfast, embark on a game drive as you exit Tsavo West, possibly spotting more wildlife.
Mid-Morning: Drive to Amboseli National Park (approximately 3-4 hours).
Lunch: Arrive in Amboseli and have lunch at your lodge or camp.
Afternoon: Explore Amboseli with a game drive. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Evening: Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

Morning: Start with an early morning game drive to catch the animals in action as the sun rises over Mount Kilimanjaro.
Late Morning: Visit the Observation Hill, which offers panoramic views of the park.
Lunch: Return to your lodge for lunch.
Afternoon: Enjoy another game drive or relax at your lodge, perhaps visiting a Maasai village to learn about the local culture.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or camp.

Day 5: Amboseli to Salt Lick Lodge & Return to Diani Beach

Amboseli National Park

Early Morning: Depart from Amboseli and head towards Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick) (approximately 4 hours).
Late Morning: Arrive at Salt Lick Lodge, famous for its elevated lodges overlooking a waterhole frequently visited by wildlife.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at Salt Lick Lodge.
Afternoon: After a game drive in the sanctuary, begin your journey back to Diani Beach (approximately 4-5 hours).
Evening: Arrive back at Diani Beach, marking the end of your safari.

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