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• Meal Plan: Lunch, DinnernnThe safari begins with a pick-up at your beach hotel or resort. Weu2019ll take the scenic Mombasa u2013 Nairobi Highway, viewing farmlands and Kenya countryside along the way.nnThe journey includes several stops to stretch and get refreshments.nYouu2019ll enjoy the landscape of Tsavo West almost as much as the wildlife. Here youu2019ll go on game drives over rolling hills and grassy savannah, passing volcanic lava beds and rich oases. Besides the big game, look for the smaller treasures like bushbaby, lesser kudu and dik-dik.nnAfter lunch, weu2019ll journey over to a special site in the park u2013 the 90 sq. km rhino sanctuary. This protected enclosure holds over 80 of the endangered, nocturnal creatures. If weu2019re lucky, weu2019ll spot one of the immense but shy rhinosnOur safari evening will be spent here at your choice of safari lodge or tented camp.

• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnernnWeu2019ll be up early to explore two national parks today!nnOne of the gems of Tsavo West is a spring-fed oasis called Mzima Springs. Mzima means u201clifeu201d in Swahili, and here we will find many forms of life at these nourishing waters u2013 hippo, crocodile, exotic fish and birds.nnWeu2019ll explore the shaded banks of the springs on foot and take in other wildlife like zebra and giraffe that are drawn here.nnOur final game drive will bring us to the parku2019s borders and a relatively short trip to Amboseli Park to the south.nnYou may be able to track your journey to the park as the great form of Mt. Kilimanjaro appears on the horizon. This largest peak in Africa is the grand backdrop to Amboseli and presents a majestic presence, framing the reserveu2019s wildlife. So be sure to have your camera ready.nnWe will have a relaxed afternoon watching for the wildlife. The parku2019s small size and sparse foliage will make game spotting easier.

• Weu2019ll rise with the dawn for a pre-breakfast game drive and perhaps a clear view of Kilimanjarou2019s white-capped summit.nnA hearty safari breakfast follows to fortify us for the day ahead. On our final game drive as we depart the park, weu2019ll be looking for lion, cheetah and hyenau2026 and weu2019ll bid farewell to the elephants of Amboseli.nnNow weu2019re back on the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway as we make tracks to Tsavo East National Park, Kenyau2019s largest.nnHere at Tsavo, the terrain is rugged and sparse, but that only makes the game viewing more accessible. Weu2019ll be looking for the big hunters and grazers, especially the u201cred-dustu201d elephants. The giant beasts here like to roll in the red oxide soil, giving themselves a hearty coating of the rusty colour.nnWe will have a relaxing afternoon, tracking the many species of the park, including over 500 types of birds.nnItu2019s been a busy day and as the sunset approaches, weu2019ll freshen up for dinner and the evening ahead.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, LunchnnWeu2019ll get upu2026 early! Thereu2019s so much to see here at Tsavo. After appreciating the wildlife as it emerges into the light, weu2019ll head back for breakfast.nnDuring our stay at Tsavo East, weu2019ll visit some of its famous watering holes like Mudanda Rock and Aruba Dam, where a multitude of wildlife seek the life-sustaining waters. Donu2019t be surprised to find every sort of species sharing this communal space.nnBut soon it is time to head back to Mombasa and the Kenya coast.

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible

• Public transportation options are available nearby

• Specialized infant seats are available

• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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