6-Day Amboseli, Tsavo West & Taita Hills Joining Safari – Elephants & Lava Trails

Your Kenyan adventure begins at a designated central meeting point in Nairobi, where you'll meet your fellow travellers before transferring to the SGR Terminus. Board the Madaraka Express for a scenic train journey towards Voi, watching the landscapes change as you travel into southern Kenya.

At Voi Railway Station, your professional safari driver-guide welcomes you aboard your shared 4x4 Land Cruiser for the journey to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.

Your destination is the remarkable Salt Lick Safari Lodge, an architectural landmark built on stilts overlooking a wildlife waterhole. After check-in and lunch, subject to the train schedule, head into the sanctuary for your first exciting game drive.

Keep your camera ready for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and antelopes. As evening approaches, return to the lodge, where you may continue watching wildlife visiting the waterhole from the elevated viewing areas.

Enjoy dinner and your first night surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Wake to the peaceful atmosphere of Taita Hills, where the surrounding wilderness offers a beautiful introduction to another day of discovery.

Set out on an early morning game drive as the sanctuary comes alive. Explore grasslands, woodland and rolling landscapes in search of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and an impressive variety of birds. Your driver-guide will help you discover the fascinating behaviours and conservation stories behind the wildlife you encounter.

Return to Salt Lick Safari Lodge for breakfast and some time to relax. You may choose to enjoy the lodge's remarkable waterhole views, where wildlife encounters can happen without even leaving the property.

After lunch, venture out for another game drive, discovering different corners of the sanctuary and making the most of the beautiful afternoon light for wildlife photography.

Return for dinner and a restful night at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

After breakfast, leave Taita Hills behind and journey towards the spectacular wilderness of Tsavo West National Park, a landscape shaped by volcanic activity and rich in natural contrasts.

As you enter the park, enjoy a game drive through its rugged terrain, searching for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other wildlife.

Continue to Mzima Springs, a beautiful freshwater oasis surrounded by lush vegetation. Take a guided walk along designated pathways and discover an ecosystem that supports hippos, crocodiles, fish and abundant birdlife.

Your journey also takes you towards the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary area, where you'll learn about the important conservation efforts to protect Kenya's endangered black rhinos. Access and viewing arrangements depend on park regulations, and rhino sightings are not guaranteed.

Enjoy lunch according to the day's programme and continue exploring the park's striking scenery before heading to Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge.

Spend the evening relaxing in the heart of Tsavo West, followed by dinner and overnight accommodation.

Begin your day with breakfast before setting off through Tsavo West's fascinating volcanic landscape. Your first highlight is the remarkable Shetani Lava Flow, where vast stretches of dark volcanic rock tell the story of the region's geological past.

Discover this unusual landscape before continuing towards Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife destinations.

As you travel, the rugged terrain gradually gives way to open plains, wetlands and sweeping views of the Amboseli ecosystem. On a clear day, Mount Kilimanjaro rises majestically in the distance, creating one of Africa's most recognisable safari scenes.

Arrive at Praro Amboseli Camp for check-in and lunch, subject to the day's travel conditions. Later, head out for an afternoon game drive in search of Amboseli's famous elephant herds, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and other wildlife.

Return to your camp for dinner and a relaxing evening beneath the African sky.

Wake up to the magic of Amboseli and set out on an early morning game drive, when the light is beautiful and wildlife is often active.

Amboseli is particularly famous for its magnificent elephant herds, which roam across the plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy opportunities to observe and photograph these gentle giants while exploring the park's grasslands, marshes and acacia-dotted landscapes.

Continue your wildlife adventure in search of lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos and a remarkable variety of birdlife.

Visit Observation Hill, one of Amboseli's most scenic viewpoints, offering sweeping panoramas of the park's wetlands, plains and surrounding wilderness.

Return to camp for lunch and relaxation before experiencing an authentic Maasai cultural encounter. Learn about the community's traditions, everyday life and relationship with the land and wildlife.

Depending on the day's arrangements, enjoy additional wildlife viewing before returning to Praro Amboseli Camp for dinner and your final night in the wilderness.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Praro Amboseli Camp, taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness one final time.

After breakfast, check out and begin your scenic road journey back to Nairobi. Travel through Kenya's changing landscapes, passing local communities, open countryside and bustling towns along the way.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, where your driver-guide will drop you at the designated central drop-off point, marking the end of your six-day Kenya joining safari.

As you say goodbye to your fellow travellers, take home unforgettable memories of wildlife encounters at Taita Hills, the volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West and magnificent elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

Your safari may be coming to an end, but the experiences and friendships will stay with you long after the journey.