6-Day Big Five and Blue Waves

Overview

This 6-day Kenya Safari Tours adventure combines thrilling wildlife encounters with the relaxing beauty of Kenya’s coastline. Beginning from the pristine beaches of Diani, the journey takes you deep into the legendary wilderness of Tsavo East National Park, the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli National Park, the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West, and the exclusive Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Along the way, travelers experience spectacular game drives, breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and unforgettable sightings of Africa’s iconic Big Five. The safari concludes with a return to Diani Beach, offering the perfect blend of wildlife adventure and tropical relaxation that defines the best Kenya Safari Tours.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Diani Beach – Tsavo East National Park

Your Kenya Safari Tours journey begins with an early morning pick-up from your beach hotel in Diani. From the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, you travel inland through Kenya’s scenic coastal countryside toward Tsavo East National Park, one of the largest and oldest parks in the country. Famous for its red-dust elephants, vast open plains, and abundant wildlife, Tsavo East provides the perfect introduction to Kenya’s wilderness.

Upon entering the park, you will enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, spotting animals such as elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo roaming the savannah. After lunch and some relaxation at the lodge, you will head out for an afternoon game drive, exploring the park’s rolling landscapes and seasonal rivers. As the sun sets across the African horizon, return to camp for dinner and overnight surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Accommodation: Satao Camp

Day 2: Tsavo East – Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast and a short morning game drive, your Kenya Safari Tours adventure continues north toward the legendary Amboseli National Park. The drive reveals changing landscapes as you approach the park located at the base of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.

Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is world-renowned for its large herds of elephants that roam the plains with Kilimanjaro towering in the background. Wildlife sightings often include lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species. As evening falls, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight with spectacular views of the mountain when skies are clear.

Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge

Day 3: Amboseli National Park – Full Day Game Viewing

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, one of the highlights of any Kenya Safari Tours experience. Morning light often reveals the clearest views of Mount Kilimanjaro while wildlife becomes most active. Elephants march across the plains, predators patrol the grasslands, and the wetlands attract countless bird species.

After breakfast at the lodge, enjoy some leisure time before lunch. In the afternoon, venture out again for another game drive exploring Amboseli’s swamps, open savannah, and acacia woodlands. You may encounter cheetahs stalking prey, large herds of zebras and wildebeests, and giraffes gracefully moving across the landscape. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge

Day 4: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park

Following breakfast and an early morning game drive, depart Amboseli and travel toward Tsavo West National Park, a region known for its rugged beauty and volcanic terrain. Tsavo West offers a dramatic contrast to the open plains of Amboseli, with lava flows, rolling hills, and lush springs creating a diverse ecosystem.

Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive en route to the lodge before lunch. In the afternoon, visit the famous Mzima Springs, a crystal-clear oasis where hippos and crocodiles thrive beneath the surface of freshwater pools fed by underground streams from Kilimanjaro. Continue exploring the park with chances to see elephants, leopards, and diverse birdlife before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Day 5: Tsavo West – Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

After breakfast and a morning game drive, continue your Kenya Safari Tours adventure to the private Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a conservation area famous for its scenic landscapes and exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities.

Arrive in time for lunch at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, known for its unique stilted architecture overlooking waterholes where animals gather throughout the day. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive within the sanctuary, searching for elephants, buffalo, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife. As evening approaches, return to the lodge where you can continue watching animals from the lodge’s viewing decks as they visit the illuminated waterholes at night.

Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Day 6: Taita Hills – Return to Diani Beach

On the final day of your Kenya Safari Tours, enjoy an early morning game drive in the sanctuary as the wilderness awakens. After breakfast at the lodge, check out and begin the journey back toward Kenya’s coast.

The scenic drive returns you to Diani Beach, where the white sands and warm Indian Ocean waters provide the perfect ending to your safari adventure. Upon arrival in the afternoon, you will be dropped off at your beach hotel, marking the conclusion of an unforgettable combination of wildlife exploration and coastal relaxation.