WILDERNESS & WAVES

Overview

A wonderful safari tour following the elephant trail through the wonderful Amboseli, the wilderness of Tsavo West, the scenic wildlife sanctuary of Taita Hills and the vast scrublands of Tsavo East. With amazing views of Mount Kilimanjaro, opportunities to see many species of bird and animals including huge herds of elephant, big cats and many other mammal species such as hyena, buffalo and even rhino roaming the savannahs and scrublands - this route makes a wonderful safari tour with beautiful landscapes and plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities that winds it ways through southeastern Kenya, ending at the beautiful Kenyan coastline for a five night stay at the stunning Chale Island resort in Diani.  

Large herds of elephants roam Amboseli, where you can also have great views of Kilimanjaro

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Need to know

• ​Parks and reserves visited: Amboseli, Tsavo West, Taita Hills, Tsavo East, Diani
• ​Accommodation type: A mix of luxury lodges​ and tented camps, all located close to or within the parks and reserves and a costal resort
• Activities: ​Game drives, bush walks, Nairobi sight-seeing, beach holiday
• Transport: 4x4 land cruiser with lifting roof
• Safari start and finish point: Nairobi
• Customisation: ​Itinerary can be customised
• Private hire: ​You will be provided with your own vehicle and dedicated guide for the duration of your trip
• Departures: Private hire departures can depart any day​​

Transfers and game drives are provided in comfortable 4x4 land cruisers with lifting roofs for game viewing

​Price per person for private hire dependent on season and party size:
​ $1,689 to $2,755 USD pp / £1,295 to £2,119 GBP pp

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​Day-by-day itinerary in brief

Day ​1 - Nairobi - Wildebeest Eco Camp
Spend a day sight-seeing in Nairobi, visiting the conservancies, elephant orphanage and other places of interest. Accommodation is at the Wildebeest Eco Camp, a pleasant camp in the suburbs of Nairobi, located close to the attractions.​​

​Day 2 & 3 - Amboseli, Kibo Safari Camp
Depart Nairobi for Amboseli, a fantastic park with great views of Kilimanjaro and abundant wildlife including herds of elephants and big cats. Accommodation is at Kibo tented camp, located just outside the park, each tent has a comfy bed and en suite shower and toilet, and meals are buffet style. ​

Day 4 & 5​ - Tsavo West, Serena Kilaguni
Spend two days on game drives in the 7,000 km sq. wilderness of Tsavo West with its woodland, savannah and riverine habitats, where you can find herds of elephants, rhino, leopard and many other plains mammals. Accommodation the is at the stunning Serena Kilaguni situated inside the park; which is a game-viewing lodge over-looking its own watering hole that can have daily visits from elephants and many other plains mammals.​

Day 6 – Taita Hills, Sarova Salt Lick Lodge
Spend a day in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a very scenic area with abundant wildlife, with more than fifty species of large mammals and three hundred species of birds. Accommodation is at Sarova Salt Lick, an unusual game viewing lodge, set on stilts overlooking a water source which attracts a lot of wildlife.

Day 7 & 8 - Tsavo East, Satao Camp
Tsavo East is a plateau of open grassland with giant baobab trees and is the largest protected area in Kenya at over 13,500 sq km. This huge park is home to many of the larger mammals, including elephant, rhino, lion, leopard also with 500 recorded bird species. You will be staying at the remotely located Satao camp, which enjoys a unique setting overlooking a watering hole which attracts in many animals for their daily drink and is one of the best places to see large herds of elephants.

Day 9 to 13 (5 nights) – Diani, Chale Island
After an early morning game drive you’ll head back to camp for breakfast, then mid-morning you will leave Satao for the beautiful beaches of Diani where you'll be staying at The Sands at Chale Island, located on a small island just offshore. The resort has three swimming pools, one is a fresh water pool, connected by a small waterfall to a large Jacuzzi. There is also a salt-water swimming pool that connects to the sea at high tide. There is also a spa, two small boutique shops, restaurant, bar and lounge areas and for the more adventurous there is a scuba diving centre based on the island. Other activities include: beach snorkeling, boat snorkeling, glass bottom boat trips, sea kayaking, game fishing and local catamaran sailing. Excursions to the Wasini marine reserve for dolphin spotting can also be arranged.

Day 14 – Transfer to Nairobi
After lunch you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. End of Tour.

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Accommodation

Accommodation on this safari is in a mix of mid-range luxury lodges and tented camps

Other information

Whats included?

• All accommodation on full board basis
• Transport in a private, safari tour vehicle with lifting roof for game viewing
• Unlimited game drives
• Experienced driver / guide
• All park fees that are payable to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and private conservancies
• All airport transfers
• All excursions and entrance fees as stated in itinerary
• Drinking water while on safari

What’s not included in the price?

• International flights
• Kenyan tourist visa
• Alcoholic drinks
• Soft drinks
• Tips & gratuities

 
 Optional activities (prices on request)

• Maasai village visit
• Bush breakfast / dinner
• Coastal activities

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Notes

• Safaris are priced in US Dollars, prices quoted in other currencies will be subject to current exchange rates
• Single room supplements apply
• Supplements apply at Easter & Christmas
• Discounts for children under 18
• Group discounts available
• ​Full terms & conditions available on request

Seasons

• Low season: April to June
• Mid-season: November to March
• High season: July to October

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