Elephant Footsteps Safari

A 5-day classic safari through Amboseli, Tsavo West and Taita Hills, by private 4×4 land cruiser.

• Amboseli
• Tsavo West
• Taita Hills
• Nairobi

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Nairobi / Amboseli National Park

   Lunch · Dinner

   Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with meet & greet by our representative/pick up from your Nairobi Hotel, you will meet your driver guide for safari briefing, drive to Amboseli National Park. Arrive, check-in and lunch at the Lodge.

   Afternoon game drives to culminate with dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge on Full board basis.

   Amboseli Serena Lodge; Located in Amboseli, 70 m from Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a shared lounge and a garden. The hotel features family rooms. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. At Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge each room includes a desk and a private bathroom. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge offers a terrace. Elephant Trust Research Camp is 7 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Amboseli, 2 km from Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

2. Day 2

   Amboseli National Park

   Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Full day spent in the park with game drives + picnic lunch boxes/hot lunches at the lodge. Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya. It's known for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Observation Hill offers panoramas of the peak and the park's plains and swamps. Varied wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and hundreds of bird species. The western section is dominated by vast Lake Amboseli, which is dry outside the rainy season.

   Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge on Full board basis.

3. Day 3

   Amboseli / Tsavo West National Park: B, L

   Dinner

   Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Tsavo West National Park, arrive in time for lunch, afternoon at leisure, private game drive until sunset.

   Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge on Full board basis.

   Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge; is a tranquil, hushed and cool refuge framed by Mount Kilimanjaro and the rolling, volcanic landscapes of the deep green Chyulu Hills, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in Tsavo West National Park immerses you in stunning beauty and exhilarating adventures while surrounding you with every modern comfort. Arriving guests are enchanted by the classic stone design and views of elephants, buffalo, and other plains game drinking and cooling off in our water hole. One of the earliest national park lodges in Kenya, this Tsavo West hotel includes 56 guest rooms including five suites that feature remarkably large living areas, ranging from our Standard Rooms to Deluxe Suites and the resplendent Kilaguni Suite. Greet the morning with a bush breakfast or sip traditional sundowner cocktails at Lion Rock. Relax on the garden sundeck by the swimming pool. Savor seasonal, locally sourced cuisine in the dining room overlooking the water hole. Unwind in a day bed at the stone-built bar, sipping a perfectly mixed drink while taking in marvelous views of the Chyulu Hills. Allow us to arrange for unforgettable safari experiences such as a private game drive into Tsavo West National Park with a dedicated guide, a soothing aromatic massage or an outing to see the hippos and aquatic life of Mzima Springs.

   Surrender to the wild, ancient allure of Tsavo West, the land of lions and lava, at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge.

4. Day 4

   Tsavo West National Park / Taita Hills Conservancy

   Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Breakfast at your lodge, check out and drive to Taita Hills Conservancy, arrive in time of lunch and check in, leisure, afternoon game viewing from your deck until sunset.

   Dinner & Overnight at Saltlick Safari Lodge on Full board basis.

   Saltlick Safari Lodge; Salt Lick Game Lodge is inside Tsavo West National Park in Kenya. The entire lodge is on high stilts above watering holes and feeding pastures. This Lodge offers a spectacular view of the wildlife from above. This Lodge is in the midst of the Taita Hills Sanctuary, a private wildlife conservancy. Tsavo West National Park is one of the world's largest game reserves. The Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge offers luxury accommodation. it is the perfect place to explore the natural environment. This Lodge is one of Kenya's flagship lodges, famed for its warmth, vibrancy, and legendary hospitality. Salt Lick Game Lodge is a favorite among travelers in search of luxury accommodation. It is a luxurious safari escape set in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking a waterhole and the vast Tsavo plains. Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary provides a safe environment to over 50 species of mammals and 300 species of birds within 28,000 acres of rolling savanna and woodland habitats. Large numbers of wildlife come to drink at the waterholes, Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge provides a rare opportunity to view animals at close proximity in their natural habitat. The lobby, restaurant, and terraced bar all provide excellent views and photographic opportunities. An underground tunnel and bunker with ground- level windows provide unbelievably close yet safe access to a variety of wildlife as they drink water. The waterholes are illuminated by powerful floodlights as it gets dark, to make sure that you witness all the activity throughout the night. The Sanctuary is a success story in sustainable conservation where wildlife – including elephant, lion, buffalo, and giraffe – thrive. Game drives are tightly controlled to ensure that animals are not harassed and some areas are completely closed to vehicles. This commitment to responsible ecotourism, which has been so well supported by visitors, ensures that the

   Sanctuary and all its wildlife will continue to prosper. Salt Lick Game Lodge has 96 unique rooms, all elevated on stilts and built across two levels, with ensuite bathrooms with permanent showers and WC, and running hot and cold water. They can accommodate you in these rooms at three levels with double, twin, or triple beds depending on your preferred occupancy. The elevated Restaurant and the Bar at Salt Lick Game, also offer stunning views of the sanctuary and the ideal vantage points to view the game. The Lodge has its own fleet of well-equipped safari vehicles with excellent guides.

5. Day 5

   Taita Hills Conservancy / Nairobi / Depart

   Breakfast · Lunch

   Breakfast at your Lodge and check out, with game drive enroute you will drive back to Nairobi and arrive in time for farewell lunch, later drop off at JKIA for your flight back home.