5 Nights Amboseli, Tsavo - Extended Safari

5-Night Kenya Safari: Amboseli, Tsavo West, Salt Lick & Tsavo East by Train

5 nights in Kenya’s Amboseli and Tsavo parks with luxury lodges, SGR train travel, and daily game drives. Highlights include Mount Kilimanjaro elephants, Mzima Springs hippos, and red elephants of Tsavo East. A multi-park safari offering unforgettable wildlife experiences and scenic landscapes.

From $2000

Duration

6 days

Tour Type

Train Safari

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5 Nights / 6 Days Kenya Safari: Amboseli, Tsavo West, Salt Lick & Tsavo East. Discover Kenya’s Most Iconic Parks in One Safari

Experience the best of Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes with this 5-night multi-park safari. Explore Amboseli, Tsavo West, Salt Lick, and Tsavo East, traveling through diverse ecosystems—from elephant-filled plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to the untamed red-dusted wilderness of Tsavo.

This safari is designed for travelers seeking maximum wildlife diversity, luxury lodge comfort, and adventure, all in a short, seamless itinerary. With affordable park fees, you can enjoy world-class game drives, luxury accommodations, and unique safari experiences without the premium cost.

Your adventure begins on the SGR train to Emali or Mtito Andei, combining scenic rail travel with road transfers and game drives to deliver a full, immersive safari experience—all without flying

Accommodation

Elerai Amboseli Lodge

Set in a private conservancy within Amboseli National Park, Elerai Lodge offers luxury and comfort in a natural setting. Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, large windows overlooking elephant herds, and spacious rooms with modern amenities. Guests can take guided nature walks or morning and afternoon game drives, while the lodge’s restaurant serves gourmet meals with scenic savannah views.

Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Tsavo West

Located inside Tsavo West National Park, Kilaguni Serena Lodge blends classic safari charm with modern comfort. Perched on a hilltop, it offers stunning vistas of the rolling parklands and wildlife, with easy access to game drives. Guests enjoy full-board meals, a swimming pool, and an observation deck for wildlife watching at leisure.

Salt Lick Lodge, Tsavo East

Set within a private conservancy in Tsavo East, Salt Lick Lodge provides an intimate and exclusive safari experience. Guests enjoy luxurious rooms with views of the savannah, private game drives in the conservancy, and wildlife sightings often visible from the lodge itself. Its full-board dining showcases local and international cuisine.

Satao Camp, Tsavo East

Satao Camp is a classic tented safari camp located near a natural waterhole in Tsavo East National Park. The camp offers comfortable safari tents with en-suite facilities, outdoor seating, and uninterrupted views of wildlife visiting the waterhole. It’s ideal for travelers seeking authentic safari experiences, complete with morning and evening game drives, full-board meals, and an immersive wilderness atmosphere.

Safari Inclusions

SGR train tickets (Nairobi or Mombasa – Emali / Mtito Andei – return)
Return transfers from Emali & Mtito Andei train stations
1 night full-board at Elerai Amboseli Lodge
1 night full-board at Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Tsavo West
1 night full-board at Salt Lick Lodge
2 nights full-board at Satao Camp, Tsavo East
All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner – drinks excluded)
Inter-park road transfers with game drives en route
Daily game drives in all parks
Visit to Mzima Springs in Tsavo West
Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
National park entry fees
Bottled drinking water during game drives

Safari Exclusions

Drinks and personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Optional activities not mentioned

Highlights

Mount Kilimanjaro Backdrop: Witness Amboseli elephants with Africa’s tallest peak.
Mzima Springs: Crystal-clear waters and underwater hippos in Tsavo West.
Red Elephants of Tsavo East: Iconic wildlife on the park’s vast plains.
Luxury Safari Lodges: Stay at Elerai Amboseli, Kilaguni Serena, Salt Lick, and Satao Camp.
Train + Road Adventure: Scenic SGR travel combined with game drives for an authentic safari experience.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Amboseli Game Drive

Emali/Mtito Andei – Amboseli National Park

Board the SGR train to Emali, enjoying scenic views of Kenya’s countryside.
Transfer to Amboseli National Park and check in at Elerai Amboseli Lodge.
After lunch, embark on your first game drive, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Elerai Amboseli Lodge

Day 2: Amboseli to Tsavo West

Amboseli – Tsavo West – Kilaguni Serena Lodge

Early morning game drive in Amboseli, taking advantage of the cool hours for active wildlife sightings.
Breakfast, then check out and transfer to Tsavo West with a game drive en route.
Arrive at Kilaguni Serena Lodge, enjoy lunch, and relax.
Afternoon game drive exploring volcanic hills, swamps, and rivers, including a visit to Mzima Springs, known for crystal-clear waters and hippos.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Tsavo West

Day 3: Tsavo West to Salt Lick Lodge

Tsavo West – Salt Lick Lodge, Tsavo East

Morning game drive in Tsavo West before breakfast.
Transfer to Mtito Andei for the train to Voi Station, then proceed to Taita Wildlife Conservancy.
Afternoon game drive in the lodge’s private area, offering excellent chances to see elephants, lions, and other wildlife.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Salt Lick Lodge, Tsavo East

Day 4: Tsavo East Safari

Salt Lick – Satao Camp

Morning game drive in the conservancy before breakfast.
Depart Salt Lick and transfer into Tsavo East National Park.
Arrive at Satao Camp for lunch, set near a natural waterhole.
Afternoon game drive exploring the Galana River ecosystem, spotting iconic red elephants and other wildlife across vast plains.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Satao Camp, Tsavo East

Day 5: Full Day Tsavo East

Early morning and late afternoon game drives to maximize wildlife viewing.
Spend the day relaxing at camp, enjoying the views, and observing wildlife at the nearby waterhole.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Satao Camp, Tsavo East

Day 6: Departure – Train Back

Tsavo East – Mtito Andei – Nairobi/Mombasa

Morning sunrise wildlife viewing or game drive.
Breakfast and check out.
Transfer to Mtito Andei SGR Station for your return train journey to Nairobi or Mombasa, concluding your safari adventure.

Reviews here are from clients of The Holiday Dealers Ltd, which owns and runs SafariByRail.com

S Mobilio

5 months ago

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

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5 months ago

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12 months ago

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2 years ago

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5-Night Kenya Safari: Amboseli, Tsavo West, Salt Lick & Tsavo East by Train

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