Shadows of Kilimanjaro Safari

A three-night exploration of two of Kenya’s most game rich parks, this is a wonderful opportunity to witness the myriad wildlife in its natural habitat set against the beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro.

3 Night Safari Itinerary

Day 1, Friday

Morning departure from the Mombasa hotel heading for Tsavo East National Park, which you’ll enter through the Bachuma Gate. Take lunch at Voi Wildlife Lodge located on the edge of Tsavo East National Park. This afternoon’s safari in Tsavo East will incorporate a visit to the Aruba Dam, a man-made watering hole and one of the best places to view and photograph the resident game. Keep a keen eye out for the amazing bird life within the park. 500 species have been recorded including ostrich, some migratory kestrels and buzzards which stop in this area during their long flight south. Dinner and overnight at the Voi Wildlife Lodge.

Day 2, Saturday

After breakfast depart and take a beautifully scenic drive to Amboseli via Emali. Lunch will be served at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge then spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure taking advantage of the facilities at the lodge including swimming pool. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Day 3, Sunday

After breakfast, set off with picnic lunches for a full day of game viewing in Amboseli National Park, here resides a multitude of animals from big game to rare birds. Return to your lodge early evening for a ‘sundowner” before an evening meal and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Day 4, Monday

After breakfast, drive over to the Shetani lava flows and then to Tsavo West National Park. You’ll visit the breathtaking Mzima Springs, a natural wonder of underground rivers flowing from the hills into a marvelous eruption of crystal clear waters forming a natural whirlpool for hippo and crocodile. Lunch is at Kilaguni Serena Lodge followed by an afternoon drive down to Mombasa with game viewing en route transfer to your beach hotel for the remainder of your holiday.

Accommodation

We use a range of lodges across Africa. Each lodge offers standard rooms with private bathroom facilities. Some lodges offer permanent tented accommodation, which also have private bathroom facilities. Each lodge has a restaurant, bar and in some cases a swimming pool.

Please note: Due to the flight day being a Friday, guests travelling from Manchester wishing to book this safari must book as part of a 14 night holiday. We reserve the right to vary the order of visits, or provide alternative accommodation of an equivalent standard, if considered appropriate. Guests will need to checkout of their beach hotel and will not be guaranteed the same room on their return, as rooms have not been reserved and paid for during the safari.