Duration
8-Day
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
8-Day Amboseli and Tsavo Safari plus Beach Extension
Overview
The safari begins with a drive toward Amboseli National park, greatly known for large heard of elephants. Proceed to your next destination, The great Tsavo for some other great discoveries. The park is divided into two distinct regions and offers an unparalleled, rugged wilderness experience. After which you embark on an adventurous drive to Diani for a beach experience and relaxation. Fly back to Nairobi on the last day.
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Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi (City)
Via Amboseli NP, Tsavo West NP, Tsavo East NP
Country & park
Kenya / Amboseli National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives & beach time
Accommodation
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge - Mid-range tented camp just outside Amboseli NP
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Lunch & Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
$5,499 USD
$3,556 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$5,958 USD
$3,892 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 18 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
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Route
country
Kenya
Start
Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Amboseli NP
Day 3
Tsavo West NP
Day 4
Tsavo East NP
Day 5-7
Diani Beach
End
Nairobi (City) (Day 8)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & beach time
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Mid-range tented camp just outside Amboseli NP
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge inside Tsavo West NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 4
Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Tsavo East NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5-7
Swahili Beach Resort
Luxury resort at Diani Beach
Day 5: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 6-7: All Meals Included
Day 8
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Depart Nairobi in a comfortable 4x4 safari cruiser. You will travel south along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. Stop briefly at Emali for a washroom break and refreshments. Arrive at the park gates and make your first game drive en route to Sentrim Amboseli Lodge for check-in and lunch. Head out for an afternoon game drive. Search for the park’s famous massive elephant herds, lions, giraffes, and zebras against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for dinner, relaxation, and your first overnight stay under the stars. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Amboseli National Park Stay: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Amboseli National Park
Wake up with the sun for a sunrise game drive. This is the optimal time to spot predators on the move and catch clear, snowy views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds settle. Return to the lodge for a full breakfast and spend the midday relaxing by the pool. Enjoy lunch at the lodge’s open-air restaurant. Head back out into the park to explore different areas, like Observation Hill for panoramic views of the swamps and plains. You can also opt to visit an authentic Maasai Village to learn about their culture (at an extra cost of USD 35 per person). Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Amboseli National Park Stay: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Amboseli National Park to Tsavo West National Park
Start with an early morning game drive in Amboseli to catch the wildlife and the scenic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro before returning to camp for breakfast. Check out of Sentrim Amboseli and begin your scenic transfer. You will drive along the Emali-Loitokitok road, connecting to the Mombasa Highway to enter Tsavo West through the Kimana Gate. Arrive at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in time for check-in and a hot buffet lunch. Relax on the open-air terrace while watching elephants, buffalo, and plains game visit the lodge’s active waterhole. Head out for an afternoon game drive. Explore the park's volcanic terrain, including the Shetani Lava Flows and Chyulu Hills. Return to the lodge as the sun sets over the Chyulu Hills. Enjoy a buffet or a 3-course table d'hôte dinner, often followed by a bonfire under the stars. Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tsavo West National Park Stay: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Tsavo West National Park to Tsavo East National Park
Begin with an early morning game drive departing from Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge toward Mzima Springs to spot hippos and crocodiles before exiting Tsavo West. Cross over via the Tsavo River Gate into Tsavo East. You will traverse the varying landscapes, keeping an eye out for the famous red dust elephants of Tsavo. Arrive at Ashnil Aruba Lodge. Check-in and enjoy a buffet lunch. If your room allows, you may be able to see elephants and other wildlife gathering at the Aruba Dam watering hole right from your balcony. Head out into the vast savannah of Tsavo East for an afternoon safari to spot lions, giraffes, buffalo, and diverse birdlife. Head out into the vast savannah of Tsavo East for an afternoon safari to spot lions, giraffes, buffalo, and diverse birdlife. Return to Ashnil Aruba Lodge for dinner and overnight. Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tsavo East National Park Stay: Ashnil Aruba Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Tsavo East National Park to Diani
Begin with a spectacular early morning game drive around the Aruba Dam in Tsavo East National Park, where you can spot vast herds of dust-red elephants, lions, and diverse birdlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast, check out, and begin the drive southeast via the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway. Stop for lunch along the way before reaching the Likoni Ferry crossing. Drive your vehicle onto the ferry to cross the Kilindini Harbour into the South Coast. Arrive at Swahili Beach Resort. Check in to your room and enjoy a sundowner by the cascading multi-tier swimming pool, followed by dinner. Luxury resort located at Diani Beach Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Diani Beach Stay: Swahili Beach Resort Luxury resort located at Diani Beach Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Diani
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the resort. Head to the beachfront to arrange any non-motorized water sports like stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking with local operators. Take a stroll along Diani's powdery white sand, or head to the Diani Beach Gallery to view local art. Dine at one of the highly-rated coastal restaurants like the Salty Squid or Funky Monkey for their signature tropical ambiance. Luxury resort located at Diani Beach All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Diani Beach Stay: Swahili Beach Resort Luxury resort located at Diani Beach Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Diani
Drive just 45 minutes inland to Shimba Hills National Reserve. Take a guided drive through the lush forest to spot rare sable antelope and hike to the scenic Sheldrick Falls. On your drive back to the coast, consider visiting the Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest for a local Digo cultural experience. Unwind with a spa treatment at the resort followed by an exquisite, quiet seaside dinner. Luxury resort located at Diani Beach All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Diani Beach Stay: Swahili Beach Resort Luxury resort located at Diani Beach Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Diani to Nairobi
Enjoy a final oceanfront breakfast and use the hotel amenities before checking out. Drive to the Ukunda Airstrip for a flight back to Nairobi. Arrive and drop off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. (Optional overnight at Nairobi hotel at an extra cost and prior arrangements). Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Nairobi (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Bushbells Safaris
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BushBells Safaris is a Kenyan tour and travel company dedicated to creating unforgettable safari experiences across Kenya's most iconic destinations. We specialize in personalized wildlife safaris, cultural adventures, and tailor-made travel experiences, combining local expertise, exceptional service and a passion for showcasing the beauty of Kenya's landscapes, wildlife and heritage.
Office In
Kenya
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2023)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 18 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge - Mid-range tented camp just outside Amboseli NP. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Bushbells Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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