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3 Days Nairobi to Diani Beach Safari – Amboseli & Tsavo East

Experience two of Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations on this unforgettable 3 Days Nairobi to Diani Beach Safari, combining the spectacular landscapes of Amboseli National Park with the vast red wilderness of Tsavo East National Park before continuing directly to Kenya's beautiful Indian Ocean coast.

This private Kenya safari is specially designed for travellers who want to combine a wildlife adventure with a beach holiday in Diani Beach, Mombasa or Malindi.

Your journey begins in Nairobi and travels south to Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's most celebrated safari destinations and a remarkable place to see large elephant herds against the potential backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

From Amboseli, your safari continues to Tsavo East National Park, famous for its enormous wilderness landscapes, red-dust elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and classic African scenery.

On the final day, instead of returning to Nairobi, you continue directly from Tsavo East toward Kenya's Indian Ocean coast.

It is an excellent safari route for travellers whose Kenya holiday begins in Nairobi and finishes with a relaxing beach stay.

Nairobi → Amboseli → Tsavo East → Diani Beach, Mombasa or Malindi

Three days.

Two iconic national parks.

One private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser.

And an unforgettable transition from the African wilderness to the Indian Ocean.

Safari at a Glance

Safari Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Starting Point: Nairobi

Ending Point: Diani Beach, Mombasa or Malindi

National Parks: Amboseli National Park & Tsavo East National Park

Accommodation: 1 Night Amboseli + 1 Night Tsavo East

Safari Type: Private Kenya Safari

Safari Vehicle: Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

Guide: Professional safari driver-guide

Meals: Full board during the safari

Ideal For: Couples, families, honeymooners, photographers and safari-and-beach travellers

Safari Route

Day 1: Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

Day 2: Amboseli National Park → Tsavo East National Park

Day 3: Tsavo East National Park → Diani Beach, Mombasa or Malindi

Why Choose This 3-Day Amboseli & Tsavo East Safari?

The greatest attraction of this safari is the opportunity to experience two completely different wildlife landscapes within only three days.

Amboseli and Tsavo East are both famous for elephants, but the safari experience in each park is remarkably different.

Amboseli is known for its open plains, wetlands, large elephant families and spectacular potential views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Tsavo East introduces an entirely different landscape.

The earth becomes red.

The wilderness becomes vast.

Elephants often take on a distinctive reddish appearance after dusting themselves in the park's iron-rich soil.

The scenery feels raw, expansive and unmistakably African.

By combining the two parks, you experience two of southern Kenya's most famous elephant ecosystems before continuing directly to the beach.

The Perfect Nairobi Safari Ending at Diani Beach

Many international visitors begin their Kenya holiday in Nairobi before travelling to the coast.

This safari transforms that journey into an adventure.

Instead of simply travelling from Nairobi to Diani Beach, you spend three days exploring two of Kenya's magnificent national parks along the way.

Your first night is spent in Amboseli.

Your second night is spent in Tsavo East.

Your third day ends at the Indian Ocean.

There is no unnecessary return journey to Nairobi.

For travellers combining safari and beach, this creates a practical and exciting itinerary.

Detailed 3-Day Nairobi, Amboseli & Tsavo East Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Your private Kenya safari begins in Nairobi.

Your professional Felessy Tours & Safaris driver-guide will collect you from your Nairobi hotel, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or another agreed pick-up location.

After meeting your guide, you will receive a short briefing about your safari.

Your luggage will be loaded into your private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, and your journey toward southern Kenya begins.

Leave Nairobi and travel toward Amboseli National Park.

As you move away from the capital, the urban landscape gradually gives way to increasingly open countryside.

Appropriate comfort stops can be made during the journey.

As you approach the Amboseli ecosystem, the landscape begins to take on the character of southern Kenya.

And if weather conditions cooperate, one of Africa's greatest natural landmarks may begin appearing on the horizon.

Mount Kilimanjaro.

Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli

Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain and one of the most recognisable natural landmarks on the continent.

Although the mountain itself lies across the international border in Tanzania, Amboseli provides some of the most spectacular potential views of Kilimanjaro from Kenya.

On a clear day, the mountain can dominate the southern horizon.

Seeing elephants, giraffes or other wildlife against the enormous silhouette of Kilimanjaro can create extraordinary safari photographs.

However, Kilimanjaro is a natural feature affected by changing weather conditions.

Clouds can sometimes cover the mountain completely.

At other times, only part of the summit may be visible.

And occasionally the clouds clear dramatically, revealing the mountain when you least expect it.

For this reason, views of Mount Kilimanjaro can never be guaranteed.

When the mountain does reveal itself, however, the experience can be unforgettable.

Arrival at Amboseli National Park

Enter Amboseli National Park and begin your first wildlife-viewing experience.

Your professional driver-guide will explore suitable areas while searching for the animals that make Amboseli famous.

Possible wildlife sightings include:

• African elephants
• Lions
• Cheetahs
• African buffaloes
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Wildebeest
• Gazelles
• Warthogs
• Hippos
• Hyenas
• Jackals
• Baboons
• Numerous bird species

All animals live freely within their natural ecosystem, and specific wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

That unpredictability is one of the things that makes an authentic African safari so exciting.

The Elephants of Amboseli

Amboseli is particularly famous for its elephants.

For many travellers, observing a large elephant family crossing the plains becomes one of the most memorable experiences of their Kenya holiday.

Elephants are highly intelligent and social animals.

A family may include adult females, young elephants and small calves.

You may see them feeding together, walking toward water, interacting with one another or simply moving peacefully through the landscape.

Large mature bulls may also be encountered.

Instead of simply seeing an elephant and immediately moving on, your private safari allows you to appreciate interesting behaviour whenever time, road conditions and park regulations permit.

Amboseli's Wetlands and Open Plains

One of the most fascinating aspects of Amboseli is the contrast between apparently dry plains and productive wetland environments.

These wetlands provide essential water and habitat for wildlife.

Elephants may feed in marshy areas.

Buffaloes may gather nearby.

Hippos occupy suitable aquatic habitats.

Waterbirds and other species can be abundant.

The combination of wetlands, dry plains, wildlife and the potential backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro creates one of Kenya's most distinctive safari landscapes.

Lions and Other Predators

Amboseli also supports predators.

Lions may be encountered resting in the shade, moving through grasslands or watching nearby herbivores.

Cheetahs occur within the ecosystem and may sometimes be seen in more open areas.

Hyenas and jackals are also important members of the ecosystem.

Predator sightings are always exciting, but they remain completely natural.

No particular animal can be guaranteed.

Your driver-guide will use experience, knowledge of the park and observations of wildlife behaviour to search suitable areas.

Amboseli Birdlife

Amboseli is also an excellent destination for bird enthusiasts.

The combination of wetlands, open plains, woodland and other habitats supports a remarkable variety of birdlife.

Even travellers who arrive in Kenya primarily interested in large mammals often begin appreciating the park's birds during their safari.

Your guide can help identify interesting species encountered during your game drives.

Lunch and Afternoon Safari

Proceed to your confirmed safari lodge or tented camp for check-in and lunch.

After lunch, enjoy some time to relax.

Later in the afternoon, meet your driver-guide and return to the park for another wildlife experience.

The afternoon offers another opportunity to search for elephants, predators and plains wildlife.

Changing light can transform the landscape.

Animals may move toward water.

Elephant families may appear across the plains.

And if Kilimanjaro has been hidden by clouds earlier in the day, there may still be another opportunity for the mountain to reveal itself.

As the day's safari concludes, return to your lodge or camp.

Enjoy dinner and your first night surrounded by the atmosphere of the Amboseli ecosystem.

Dinner and overnight in Amboseli National Park.

Day 2: Amboseli National Park to Tsavo East National Park

Wake up for your second safari day.

Today brings a major change in landscape.

You will leave the plains and wetlands of Amboseli and travel toward the vast red wilderness of Tsavo East National Park.

Where covered by your confirmed park-entry arrangements, begin with an early-morning game drive.

Morning can be a particularly rewarding time for wildlife viewing.

Temperatures are cooler.

Some animals may be more active.

The light can be beautiful for photography.

And there may be another opportunity to see Mount Kilimanjaro if weather conditions are favourable.

Your guide will explore appropriate areas according to wildlife movements and conditions on the day.

Perhaps yesterday produced excellent elephant sightings.

This morning may reveal something completely different.

A lion may appear.

Buffaloes may dominate a wetland.

Giraffes may cross the plains.

Or Kilimanjaro may emerge dramatically from the clouds.

Every game drive is different.

Breakfast and Departure from Amboseli

Return to your safari lodge or camp for breakfast.

After breakfast, check out and prepare to continue your journey.

Where your confirmed park-entry arrangements permit, enjoy additional wildlife viewing while making your way toward the park exit.

Then leave Amboseli behind and begin travelling toward Tsavo East National Park.

From Amboseli to Tsavo East

The transfer between Amboseli and Tsavo East introduces you to another side of southern Kenya.

The landscape gradually changes.

The wetlands and open plains associated with Amboseli disappear.

The soil becomes increasingly reddish.

Vegetation changes.

The horizon expands.

And eventually you enter one of Kenya's greatest wilderness areas.

Tsavo East National Park.

Welcome to Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East is one of Kenya's legendary safari destinations.

Its enormous landscapes, red earth, elephants and wilderness atmosphere make it completely different from Amboseli.

This contrast is one of the greatest strengths of the itinerary.

In Amboseli, wildlife may appear against wetlands and Kilimanjaro.

In Tsavo East, elephants move through vast red landscapes.

The same country.

The same safari.

But a completely different visual experience.

Begin your Tsavo East game drive as you enter the park and proceed toward your confirmed safari lodge or tented camp.

The Famous Red Elephants of Tsavo

Tsavo East is particularly famous for its so-called red elephants.

These are ordinary African elephants, but they often take on a striking reddish appearance because of the park's distinctive soil.

Elephants naturally throw dust and soil over their bodies.

In Tsavo East, the iron-rich red earth coats their grey skin.

The result can be spectacular.

A family of red-dusted elephants walking through the wilderness is one of the classic wildlife scenes associated with Tsavo.

For photographers, the contrast between elephants, red earth and the African sky can create magnificent images.

Why Tsavo East Feels Different

Tsavo East offers something that cannot easily be measured simply by counting animals.

Space.

The park feels enormous.

The landscapes stretch toward distant horizons.

There may be long periods when your vehicle travels through wilderness with very few other vehicles nearby.

This sense of scale is an important part of the safari.

Wildlife viewing in Tsavo East is not simply about seeing as many animals as possible within the shortest possible period.

It is also about experiencing a vast African ecosystem.

Red soil.

Open skies.

Elephants.

Acacia landscapes.

Dust.

Silence.

And the feeling of being surrounded by wilderness.

Wildlife of Tsavo East

Tsavo East supports an impressive variety of wildlife.

Depending on conditions and natural animal movements, you may encounter:

• African elephants
• Lions
• African buffaloes
• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Warthogs
• Antelopes
• Gazelles
• Hyenas
• Jackals
• Baboons
• Monkeys
• Numerous bird species

Cheetahs and leopards also occur within the wider ecosystem, although they can be more difficult to locate.

All wildlife remains completely wild.

Sightings can never be guaranteed.

Lions of Tsavo East

Lions are among the animals most safari travellers hope to encounter.

They may be found resting beneath vegetation, moving through open areas or observing potential prey.

Sometimes a lion may be easily visible.

At other times, it may remain hidden only a short distance from the safari road.

Your guide does more than simply look for animals.

They observe the entire environment.

Tracks can provide clues.

Alarm calls can be important.

The behaviour of zebras, gazelles and other herbivores may indicate the presence of a predator.

Good wildlife guiding involves interpreting the ecosystem.

Giraffes, Zebras and Plains Wildlife

Giraffes moving through Tsavo's red landscapes provide another classic safari scene.

Zebras may appear in small groups or larger concentrations.

Different antelope species occupy suitable habitats throughout the ecosystem.

Warthogs frequently provide entertaining sightings as they move through open areas.

Each species contributes to the larger ecological system.

The longer you observe wildlife, the more you begin to appreciate relationships rather than simply individual animals.

Birdlife in Tsavo East

Tsavo East also offers rewarding birdwatching.

Birds of prey may be seen above the landscape.

Ground-dwelling species can appear beside safari tracks.

Colourful smaller birds occupy bushland and woodland habitats.

Water-associated species may be found around suitable water sources.

Your professional guide can help identify interesting birds encountered during the journey.

Lunch and Afternoon Game Drive

Proceed to your selected Tsavo East safari lodge or tented camp.

Check in and enjoy lunch.

After lunch, take some time to relax before your afternoon wildlife experience.

Later, depart again in your private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser.

Afternoon light can be particularly attractive in Tsavo East.

The red earth becomes warmer in colour.

Elephants covered in dust can appear almost glowing against the landscape.

Giraffes may become silhouettes against the sky.

Predators may become more active as temperatures begin falling.

Your guide will explore suitable areas while searching for wildlife.

Continue your game drive until it is time to return to your lodge or camp.

Enjoy dinner and your second and final night on safari.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight in Tsavo East National Park.

Day 3: Tsavo East to Diani Beach, Mombasa or Malindi

Wake up for your final safari morning.

Where included within your confirmed park-entry arrangements, enjoy an early-morning game drive before breakfast.

The atmosphere in Tsavo East during the morning can be completely different from the previous afternoon.

The air is cooler.

The light is softer.

Wildlife begins another day.

Predators may still be active.

Elephants may be moving between feeding and watering areas.

Giraffes, zebras and antelopes begin appearing across the landscape.

Your professional driver-guide will explore suitable areas according to available time and current wildlife conditions.

Your Final Tsavo East Game Drive

Every safari eventually has a final wildlife sighting.

But nobody knows what that sighting will be.

Perhaps it will be an elephant family crossing the red earth.

Perhaps a giraffe will appear beside the road.

Perhaps buffaloes will emerge from the bush.

Perhaps lions will provide an unexpected final highlight.

Or perhaps your final memory will simply be the enormous Tsavo landscape stretching toward the horizon.

There is no predetermined ending to an authentic wildlife safari.

That uncertainty is part of the experience.

Breakfast and Check-Out

Return to your lodge or tented camp for breakfast.

After breakfast, check out and prepare for the journey toward Kenya's Indian Ocean coast.

Where your confirmed park-entry arrangements permit, continue enjoying wildlife viewing while travelling toward the park exit.

Eventually, the red safari roads of Tsavo East give way to the main journey toward the coast.

Your wildlife safari is coming to an end.

But your Kenya holiday may only be entering its next chapter.

From Safari to the Indian Ocean

One of the greatest advantages of this itinerary is that you do not need to return to Nairobi.

You are already travelling toward the coast.

Continue toward your confirmed destination of Diani Beach, Mombasa or Malindi.

Lunch during the journey is included where stated in your personalised safari quotation and booking confirmation.

As you approach coastal Kenya, the environment gradually changes.

The landscape becomes increasingly tropical.

Palm trees begin appearing.

The air becomes warmer and more humid.

Eventually the safari atmosphere gives way to the Indian Ocean coast.

Ending Your Safari in Diani Beach

For travellers staying in Diani Beach, your driver-guide will transfer you directly to your confirmed hotel or resort.

The contrast is remarkable.

Only hours earlier, you may have been watching elephants on the red plains of Tsavo East.

Now you are arriving beside the Indian Ocean.

Safari roads are replaced by white-sand beaches.

Dusty landscapes are replaced by palm trees.

Early-morning game drives give way to relaxed beach mornings.

This combination of wildlife and coast is one of the great advantages of choosing Kenya for your African holiday.

Ending Your Safari in Mombasa

If your holiday continues in Mombasa, your driver-guide will transfer you directly to your confirmed hotel.

The exact arrival time depends on road conditions, traffic, stops during the journey and the location of your accommodation.

Ending Your Safari in Malindi

The safari can also finish in Malindi.

Because Malindi requires additional driving beyond some other coastal destinations, expected arrival times should be discussed during the booking process.

Your personalised itinerary will clearly state your final transfer arrangements.

Amboseli & Tsavo East – Two Different Elephant Worlds

One of the most fascinating aspects of this safari is the opportunity to experience elephants in two very different environments.

Elephants in Amboseli

Amboseli's elephants are associated with open plains, wetlands and the magnificent potential backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

You may observe family groups moving between feeding areas and water.

The surrounding landscape can create spectacular opportunities for wildlife photography.

Elephants in Tsavo East

Tsavo East presents a completely different environment.

Here the soil is red.

The landscapes are vast.

Elephants frequently coat themselves in dust, giving them the famous reddish appearance associated with Tsavo.

By combining the two destinations, you experience not simply two national parks but two completely different elephant landscapes.

Amboseli & Tsavo East or Amboseli & Tsavo West?

Felessy Tours & Safaris also offers a three-day safari combining Amboseli and Tsavo West.

Both itineraries are excellent, but they provide different experiences.

Choose Amboseli & Tsavo East If You Want:

• The famous red elephants of Tsavo
• Vast open wilderness landscapes
• Strong wildlife focus
• Classic red-earth safari photography
• Amboseli elephants and Kilimanjaro scenery
• Two dramatically different elephant ecosystems
• A compact safari ending at the Kenya coast

Choose Amboseli & Tsavo West If You Want:

• Mzima Springs
• Volcanic landscapes
• Shetani Lava Flow
• Rugged bushland scenery
• A mixture of wildlife and geological attractions
• Amboseli combined with a more varied landscape-based experience

Neither safari is universally better.

The best choice depends on what you want to experience.

Is Three Days Enough for Amboseli and Tsavo East?

Yes, provided you want a compact and active safari.

This itinerary is designed for travellers who have limited safari time but want to experience two major national parks before continuing to the coast.

You spend one night in Amboseli and one night in Tsavo East.

You therefore change accommodation after the first night and travel between two different ecosystems.

For travellers who prefer a slower pace, a safari spending two nights entirely in Amboseli may be more appropriate.

For travellers who want maximum landscape and wildlife variety within three days, the Amboseli and Tsavo East combination is an excellent choice.

Who Is This Safari Best For?

First-Time Safari Travellers

Amboseli and Tsavo East provide two classic but visually different Kenya safari environments.

Couples

A private safari allows couples to enjoy the experience without sharing their vehicle with unrelated travellers.

Families

Families can enjoy wildlife viewing, varied landscapes and the excitement of travelling between two national parks.

Honeymooners

Luxury accommodation can be selected in both destinations before continuing directly to a romantic beach stay.

Wildlife Photographers

Amboseli provides opportunities for wildlife photography with Kilimanjaro, while Tsavo East provides dramatic red-soil wilderness photography.

Safari-and-Beach Travellers

This is one of the itinerary's strongest advantages.

The safari naturally finishes at Kenya's Indian Ocean coast.

Your Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser

Your safari is conducted in a private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.

The vehicle is exclusively reserved for your booking.

You are not required to share your safari vehicle with unrelated travellers.

This provides several important advantages.

Privacy

You enjoy your safari with your own family, partner or travelling companions.

Flexibility

Your professional driver-guide can respond more closely to your interests within the confirmed itinerary and park regulations.

Wildlife Viewing

The pop-up roof provides elevated viewing during game drives where permitted.

Photography

A private vehicle provides greater flexibility when positioning for wildlife photography where road conditions and park regulations allow.

Family Convenience

Families can organise their safari experience around their own needs rather than those of unrelated passengers.

Your Professional Safari Driver-Guide

A professional safari driver-guide plays an essential role in your journey.

Your guide does considerably more than simply drive the vehicle.

They help search for wildlife.

They interpret animal behaviour.

They understand safari routes.

They manage game-drive timing.

They coordinate with lodges and camps.

They monitor the journey between parks.

And they manage your transfer from Nairobi through the national parks to Kenya's coast.

Good guiding can transform the safari experience.

The landscape begins to tell a story.

Tracks become meaningful.

Alarm calls become clues.

Animal behaviour becomes easier to understand.

Your guide helps you see more than simply animals.

They help you understand the ecosystem.

Safari Accommodation

Your safari can be arranged using different accommodation categories according to your preferences and budget.

Comfortable Safari Accommodation

Quality safari lodges or tented camps offering en-suite accommodation, full-board meals and convenient access to wildlife areas.

Luxury Safari Accommodation

Higher-end safari lodges and tented camps offering enhanced rooms or tents, attractive settings and additional comfort.

Premium Safari Experience

Selected properties suitable for honeymooners, anniversaries, special celebrations and travellers seeking a more exclusive safari experience.

Your exact Amboseli and Tsavo East accommodation will be clearly stated in your personalised safari quotation before booking.

Accommodation availability and rates vary according to travel dates and season.

Family Safari with Children

This safari can be arranged for families travelling with children.

A private Safari Land Cruiser is particularly convenient for families because the vehicle is reserved exclusively for your group.

Parents do not need to organise their children around unrelated passengers.

Children can ask questions.

Families can enjoy wildlife encounters together.

And your driver-guide can adapt explanations according to the interests of younger travellers.

Because the itinerary visits two parks in three days, families should be comfortable with road travel and changing accommodation after the first night.

Families seeking a slower safari may prefer spending two nights entirely in Amboseli.

Travelling with children? Please provide the exact ages of all children when requesting your quotation. Child rates are calculated according to applicable park fees, accommodation policies, room configuration and travel dates.

Honeymoon Safari from Nairobi to Diani Beach

This three-day itinerary can also form an excellent beginning to a Kenya honeymoon.

Couples can select luxury accommodation in Amboseli and Tsavo East before continuing directly to a beach resort.

A typical honeymoon combination might be:

Nairobi → Amboseli → Tsavo East → 5 Nights Diani Beach

or:

Nairobi → Amboseli → Tsavo East → 7 Nights Diani Beach

The combination creates a beautiful contrast.

Adventure first.

Relaxation afterwards.

Elephants and lions followed by palm trees and the Indian Ocean.

Safari & Beach Holiday Combination

This safari can easily be incorporated into a longer Kenya holiday.

3 Days Safari + 3 Nights Diani Beach

Ideal for travellers with limited holiday time.

3 Days Safari + 5 Nights Diani Beach

An excellent balance between wildlife adventure and beach relaxation.

3 Days Safari + 7 Nights Diani Beach

Perfect for travellers whose main holiday is at the coast but who want a genuine Kenya wildlife safari.

3 Days Safari + Extended Kenya Coast Holiday

Additional coastal excursions and beach experiences can also be arranged according to your interests.

What's Included in Your Safari?

Your safari package includes:

• Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
• Exclusive use of your safari vehicle
• Professional safari driver-guide
• Pick-up in Nairobi
• Transfer to Diani Beach, Mombasa or Malindi according to your confirmed itinerary
• Two nights' safari accommodation
• Full-board meals during the safari
• Game drives in Amboseli National Park
• Game drives in Tsavo East National Park
• Applicable national park entry fees as stated in your quotation
• Bottled drinking water during the safari
• Coke, Fanta and Sprite during the safari where confirmed
• Driver-guide accommodation and allowances
• Final-day lunch where included
• Government taxes
• Flying Doctors cover where specified
• Meet-and-greet arrangements where applicable
• Detailed safari itinerary and safari checklist

Your personalised quotation and booking confirmation will provide the definitive details of your safari package.

What's Not Included?

Unless specifically included in your personalised quotation:

• International flights
• Kenya entry-related costs
• Personal travel insurance
• Alcoholic beverages
• Drinks purchased at safari lodges or camps outside the included package
• Laundry
• Personal purchases
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional cultural visits
• Activities not included in the confirmed itinerary
• Festive-season supplements where applicable
• Beach accommodation unless separately booked
• Additional park entries outside your confirmed itinerary

Best Time for an Amboseli & Tsavo East Safari

Amboseli and Tsavo East can provide rewarding safari experiences during different periods of the year.

Each season has its own character.

Drier conditions may influence where wildlife concentrates.

Greener periods can transform the landscape.

Birdlife varies.

Vegetation changes.

Photography conditions change.

Mount Kilimanjaro visibility is strongly influenced by day-to-day weather conditions.

The ideal travel period therefore depends partly on your priorities.

These may include:

• Elephant viewing
• Predator sightings
• Kilimanjaro photography
• Red-elephant photography
• Family travel
• Honeymoon travel
• Green landscapes
• Birdwatching
• Accommodation budget
• Beach holiday weather
• School holidays

When requesting your safari quotation, tell us your proposed travel dates and what you would most like to experience.

What to Pack for Your Safari

Because this is a short two-night safari, travelling relatively light is recommended.

A soft-sided duffel bag is generally more convenient than a very large hard-shell suitcase.

Useful items include:

• Lightweight comfortable clothing
• Neutral-coloured safari clothing
• Comfortable closed shoes
• Light jacket or fleece
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Personal medication
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Chargers
• Power bank
• Small day bag
• Swimwear for your beach holiday

Early mornings can occasionally feel cool, so having a light warm layer is useful.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the safari?

The safari is 3 days and 2 nights.

Where does the safari begin?

The safari begins in Nairobi.

Where does the safari end?

The safari can end at your confirmed hotel in Diani Beach, Mombasa or Malindi.

Which national parks do we visit?

You visit Amboseli National Park and Tsavo East National Park.

How many nights do we spend in each park?

You spend one night in Amboseli and one night in Tsavo East.

Do we return to Nairobi after the safari?

No.

This itinerary is specifically designed for travellers continuing to Kenya's Indian Ocean coast.

Is this a private safari?

Yes.

Your safari vehicle is exclusively reserved for your booking.

What type of safari vehicle do we use?

Game drives are conducted in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.

Can we see Mount Kilimanjaro?

Amboseli provides excellent potential views of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather conditions are favourable.

Visibility cannot be guaranteed.

Can we see elephants?

Both Amboseli and Tsavo East are famous elephant habitats and provide excellent opportunities to search for elephants.

However, all wildlife remains wild and individual sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Why are Tsavo elephants red?

Tsavo East's elephants often appear reddish because they coat themselves with the park's iron-rich red soil while dusting.

Can we see lions?

Lions occur in both Amboseli and Tsavo East.

Sightings remain completely natural and cannot be guaranteed.

Can we see cheetahs?

Cheetahs occur within the wider ecosystems and may be encountered, but sightings are unpredictable.

Is this a Big Five safari?

This itinerary is particularly strong for elephants, spectacular landscapes, Amboseli wildlife, Tsavo wilderness and safari photography.

Travellers whose primary objective is specifically to maximise opportunities for all members of the Big Five may wish to consider one of our longer multi-park Kenya safaris.

Is this safari suitable for children?

Yes.

Families should, however, consider that this is an active itinerary involving two national parks and a change of accommodation after the first night.

Is this safari suitable for honeymooners?

Yes.

Luxury accommodation can be selected, and the safari combines particularly well with a honeymoon beach stay in Diani Beach.

Which is better: Tsavo East or Tsavo West?

Both provide different experiences.

Tsavo East is particularly attractive for travellers interested in red elephants, huge wilderness landscapes and classic red-soil safari scenery.

Tsavo West is particularly attractive for travellers interested in Mzima Springs, volcanic scenery and Shetani Lava Flow.

Can you drop us directly at our Diani Beach hotel?

Yes.

Direct transfer to your confirmed coastal hotel can be included as part of the safari itinerary.

Is our beach hotel included in the safari price?

Beach accommodation is not automatically included unless specifically stated in your quotation.

We can also assist with safari-and-beach holiday arrangements.

Book Your 3 Days Nairobi – Amboseli – Tsavo East Safari

If you only have three safari days but want to experience two of southern Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations, this private Amboseli and Tsavo East safari offers an extraordinary journey from Nairobi to the Indian Ocean.

You begin in Nairobi.

You travel south into Amboseli.

You search for elephant families across open plains and wetlands.

You look toward the horizon for Mount Kilimanjaro.

You search for lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.

The following morning, your journey changes.

Amboseli gradually disappears behind you.

The landscape becomes redder.

The wilderness becomes larger.

And you enter Tsavo East.

Here, elephants cover themselves in red dust.

Giraffes move through vast landscapes.

Lions occupy one of Kenya's greatest wilderness ecosystems.

And the enormous African sky stretches above everything.

After your second safari night, you wake for one final wildlife experience.

Then your journey turns toward the Indian Ocean.

The red roads of Tsavo give way to coastal Kenya.

Palm trees begin appearing.

The tropical atmosphere returns.

And eventually you arrive at your beach hotel.

Nairobi → Amboseli → Tsavo East → Indian Ocean.

Three days.

Two national parks.

Two completely different elephant landscapes.

One private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser.

One seamless safari-and-beach journey.

Whether you are planning a family holiday, honeymoon, anniversary, photography safari or your first journey to Africa, Felessy Tours & Safaris can personalise this itinerary according to your travel dates, number of travellers, children's ages, preferred accommodation category, budget and final coastal destination.

Request Your Private Safari Quote

Ready to experience Amboseli's elephants, Mount Kilimanjaro landscapes and the famous red wilderness of Tsavo East?

Send us your travel dates, number of adults, children's ages where applicable, preferred accommodation level and final beach destination.

Our safari team will prepare a personalised itinerary and quotation for your journey.

Discover Amboseli. Explore Tsavo East. Relax on the Kenya coast.

Your private Kenya safari starts here.