The Elephant Trail 9-day safari

THE ELEPHANT TRAIL

Overview

A wonderful safari tour visiting the premium 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.

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

Need to know

Parks and reserves visited: Amboseli, Tsavo West, Taita Hills, Tsavo East
Accommodation type: A mix of luxury lodges and tented camps, all located close to or within the parks and reserves
Activities: Game drives, bush walks, Nairobi sight-seeing
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 – Tsavo East to Nairobi
After an early morning game drive you’ll head back to camp for breakfast, then mid-morning you will leave for Nairobi with a picnic lunch. End of tour.

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

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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