LAND OF GIANTS
8 Days
Nairobi | Amboseli National Park | Tsavo West national Park
Enormous, intelligent, gentle, and full of personality, elephants have a special place in many travelers’ hearts. Visit Kenya’s most famous elephant habitats and enjoy a close encounter with these magnificent creatures at the celebrated Sheldrick Orphanage.
Transport - Road
DAY 1
NAIROBI
Arrive in Nairobi, where you will begin and end your safari.
Recently named the world’s best city to visit in 2024 by Lonely Planet, Nairobi is Kenya’s bustling, dynamic, cosmopolitan capital.
Jump right into the enchanting world of elephants with a side serving of CUTE! Spend a day visiting the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, located in Nairobi National Park.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. It offers a wonderful opportunity to get up close to these incredible creatures and to learn more about their conservation and behavior from the keepers who care for them..
Activities Include
Visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - Nairobi Elephant Orphanage.
DAYS 2-4
AMBOSELI
NAIROBI - AMBOSELI 3.5H (ROAD)
Depart by road for Amboseli National Park, located in the southern part of Kenya. Wide savanna expanses and a stunning backdrop await.
Amboseli, known as the ‘Land of Giants’, is most famous for its large elephant population, which has been studied longer than any other in Africa. Spend three days exploring these majestic elephants up close.
The snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain offer a dramatic backdrop making it a popular destination for photographers and filmmakers.
View Amboseli’s great elephant herds and observe these animals’ complex social interactions within the park’s varied landscapes of acacia woodland, dusty plains, and marshland.
Activities Include
Wildlife viewing; bush sundowners; optional visit to a Maasai village and conservation tutorial.
DAYS 5-7
TSAVO WEST
AMBOSELI - TSAVO WEST 3H (ROAD)
On the short drive to Tsavo West National Park, continue your safari through picturesque landscapes. Tsavo West is part of the broader Tsavo Conservation Area, one of the largest protected area complexes in Africa
Due to its size, this region is a stronghold for Kenya's largest population of elephants, boasting around 15,000, nearly half of Kenya’s total.
The park is renowned for hosting some of Africa's last remaining "Big Tuskers", elephants with tusks so large that they can scrape the ground.
Tsavo’s elephants are famously red in color due to the park's rusty earth tones.
Another iconic attraction in the park is Mzima Springs, where 50 million gallons of crystal-clear water flow out of the ground through porous volcanic rocks.
Activities Include
Wildlife viewing; visit to Mzima Springs.
Prices start at $295 per day, per person (for 2 people or more)
INCLUSIVE OF
Airport transfers
Entrance fees to National Parks, National Reserves, and Community/Private Conservancies
Expert driver guide for entire trip
Fully equipped 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
Supplemental medical emergency insurance (evacuation cover)
Exclusive of accommodation, flights to and from Kenya and any internal flights.
Accommodation comes in a wide range of options depending on location. We source the best and have options to suit most budgets. Prices and options will be available to you upon request.
Add-ons are optional activities offered at an extra cost.