Set off on an exciting 3-day safari adventure from Malindi to two of Kenya’s most iconic parks—Tsavo East and Amboseli National Park. This safari combines the wild beauty of Tsavo East, home to the famous red elephants, with the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of Amboseli, offering incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Over three days, you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives, unique experiences, and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s wildlife.
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Malindi. After a scenic drive, you’ll reach Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s largest and oldest parks. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on your first game drive, exploring the park’s vast savannahs, acacia woodlands, and riverine areas. Tsavo East is known for its large herds of red elephants, whose distinctive red-colored skin is caused by the park’s rich red soil.In addition to elephants, the park is home to lions, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. You’ll visit key wildlife hotspots such as the Voi River and the Yatta Plateau (the longest lava flow in the world), where animals often gather to drink and bathe. After an exciting afternoon of game viewing, you’ll head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, where you can relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere of Tsavo East.
After an early breakfast, you’ll head to Amboseli National Park, famous for its striking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its large elephant herds. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on a game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes, including open savannahs, wetlands, and dry plains. The view of Mount Kilimanjaro towering in the background offers the perfect backdrop for wildlife photography.Amboseli is known for its incredible elephant population, and you’ll have ample opportunity to see these majestic creatures up close, often with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro as a stunning backdrop. The park is also home to zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. In the afternoon, you can visit the Amboseli Swamps, where animals often gather to drink, and enjoy further game viewing before heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Start your final day with an early morning game drive in Amboseli. The early hours are the best time to observe wildlife as they are most active, offering an opportunity to see animals like lions, elephants, and other wildlife as they move about the park. The serene morning light combined with the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro makes for a truly magical experience.After breakfast, you’ll have a relaxed morning before embarking on one last game drive in Amboseli. Following your game drive, you’ll begin your return journey to Malindi, arriving in the late afternoon with plenty of unforgettable memories from your safari adventure.
Pick-up and drop-off from your Malindi hotel, • Transport in a comfortable safari minivan or 4x4 land cruiser, • Full board accommodation (meals included) at lodges in Tsavo East and Amboseli, • Game drives in Tsavo East and Amboseli National Park, • Professional driver-guide
Visit to a local Maasai village (at extra cost), • Balloon safari in Amboseli (available at extra cost, subject to availability), • Additional game drives or park excursions (at extra cost)
Room options at Voi Wildlife Lodge include: Family, Triple, Double and Suite