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5 days best of south eastern circuit
Game drive at the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
5 Days Best of South Eastern Kenya Circuit
Tour Code: TAS 33
[ Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Salt Lick Game Lodge, Ashnil Aruba Lodge ]

At a glance

Among many areas of interest in this Kenya Safari include Tsavo West National Park, which features a vibrant volcanic arena; molten lava that formed the Shetani lava spewed from the earth about 200 years ago, with its fiery fury once thought by locals to be the work of the devil. For nature lovers, further exploration would be your ideal activity since Amboseli National Park explicitly offers insights into different habitats, ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, to the savannah and woodlands.

To the east is Tsavo East National Park, covering 13,747 square kilometres. Situated in a semi-arid area once known as the Taru Desert, it opened in April 1948. It is home to the famous legend of the Tsavo lions, known as the “man-eaters of Tsavo,” as well as Lugard’s Falls on the Galana River, along with other rivers crossing this park. Large crocodiles and pythons love to travel down these waterways, as it allows them to avoid hauling their incredible weight over land.

Plan your Kenya Safari adventure

Detailed Kenya Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Tsavo West National Park, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (Fullboard)

You will be picked up from the hotel after an early breakfast at 05:00 and depart for Tsavo West National Park, aiming to arrive at the gate before 10:00. You will enter through Tsavo River Gate for game drives until lunch at the lodge at 13:00.

In the afternoon, you will depart at 15:30 for an evening game drive covering various parts of Tsavo West National Park, including the spectacular Mzima Springs, where fifty million gallons of crystal-clear water gush from beneath the parched lava rocks, creating one of the most welcoming and beautiful scenes in the African bush. Game drives continue until time for refreshments at the lodge at 18:30 then dinner at 19:30 followed by overnight at the lodge.

Days 2: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Fullboard)

In the morning, depart after tea or coffee and a snack at 06:30 for a morning game drive, which offers the chances to spot leopards—nocturnal animals—and many other species. Return to the lodge for a full breakfast at 08:00.

Thereafter, depart for Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at 13:00, followed by another game drive from 15:30 until time for refreshments in the lodge at 18:30 then dinner at 19:30 and overnight at the lodge.

During this afternoon game viewing drive, you could participate in the optional activity at Amboseli National Park, where you will meet a Masai family, mostly women who sell ornaments and curios. They will also demonstrate their deep affection for their homestead, called a Boma, which consists of round huts made of sticks, mud, and cow dung. Children will be joyfully singing with their mothers, expressing their natural hospitality to visitors. Despite the current mandatory school attendance, some Masai children may be reluctant to attend due to strong cultural beliefs. These include the importance of cattle as a measure of wealth and the tradition of marrying at a young age, often when they are just entering their teenage years. Please note this activity is purely optional and incurs an additional cost of US$30.00, organized by your driver-guide.

Day 3: Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Salt Lick Game Lodge (Fullboard)

Wake up for a morning game drive after tea or coffee and a snack to explore the park near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, then return for a full breakfast at 08:00.

Departure to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary will follow, where you will check in at Taita Hills Game Lodge. for a sumptuous lunch. Later, proceed to Taita Hills Game Lodge & Spa for a short rest until 15:30, when you will go on another game drive until refreshments at the lodge at 18:30, followed by dinner at 19:30 and overnight stay.

At Salt Lick Game Lodge, large numbers of wildlife come to drink at the adjacent waterholes, providing a wonderful opportunity to view animals up close in their natural habitat. The lobby and terraced bar offer excellent views and photographic opportunities, while an underground tunnel and bunker with ground-level windows provide unbelievably close yet safe access to a variety of animals as they drink.

Day 4: Tsavo East National Park, Ashnil Aruba Lodge (Fullboard)

In the morning, depart after tea or coffee and a snack at 06:30 for a game drive in this sanctuary’s grassy plains, with the chances to spot leopards—nocturnal animals—and many others. Return to the camp for a full breakfast at 08:00.

Thereafter, depart for Tsavo East National Park, entering the park through Voi Gate, and proceed with a mid-morning game drive before heading to the lodge for lunch at 13:00. The entire afternoon from 15:30 will be spent on a game drive in Kenya’s largest national park, returning to the lodge for refreshments at 18:30 then dinner at 19:30 and overnight.

Day 5: Kenya Coast

Being your last day in this park at this Kenya Safari you have a chance of final morning game drive from 06:30 to 08:00 then breakfast in the lodge followed by departure to Kenya cost to arrive time for lunch in your hotel.

End of the Kenya Safari.

Kenya Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Kenya Safari Inclusions

  • Exclusive transport in a tourist fully converted 4WD Land Cruiser with a pop up roof
  • All our transport has insurance
  • 2 litre of mineral water per person
  • All Park fees
    • li> All game drives as per the itinerary

Kenya Safari Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Tips for the service
  • Yellow fever vaccination
  • Visa
  • Things of personal use

Easter & Christmas Surcharges
A surcharge would be charged per person per night on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Easter Monday and on 24th 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st January. The Surcharge would be confirmed at the time of booking for clarity purposes.


For optimal enjoyment of your Kenya Safari, we urge you to carry the following:
All weather firm shoe pair, short and dress to use during the day, trouser for use in the evenings with long sleeved shirt, sweater or jacket, hat, swimming costume, sunglass, camera, binocular, sun protection cream and insect repellent spray or cream.


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  • We create fully personalised trips from start to finish, working with you to pick locations, accommodation and guides that suit you.

  • 24 hours turn around time that guarantees quick quotations and their respective itineraries

  • Value for money! We got a good rapport with service providers thus ensuring competetive pricing for all our products.