6 Days Nairobi- Amboseli-Tsavo West (TEMBO SAFARI)

Midrange Safari– * * *

Safari Highlights.

Tembo is a Swahili word meaning Elephant. This safari focuses on the best wilderness areas
where clients can see these amazing gentle giants closely, and have the
opportunity to study their natural behavior.  Elephants
are huge and impressive creatures, often moving in herds while foraging or
bathing in swamps and rivers. With diminishing numbers from poaching and
encroachment of their habitat, elephants are one of the most sought after
mammals to see on safari. We have hand-picked 3 of the best areas and camps to
see these beautiful creatures, while keeping you off the beaten track. In
addition, this trip will enable you to get stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro,
the tallest mountain in Africa towering at 5895m.

DAY 1: Nairobi Daphne sheldrick elephant orphanage -Amboseli

Depart your Nairobi hotel for the Daphne Sheldrick elephant orphanage located in the
outskirts of Langata suburbs. The orphanage is a brain child of
conservationists David and Daphne Sheldrick and was established in 1977 to care
for the injured and orphaned baby elephants. The tour timings are around the
feeding time where the guides offer a lecture on the history of the
organization, the circumstances surrounding individual elephant lives while
feeding them with formula milk. Visitors have an opportunity to adopt an orphan
and contribute to its conservation. After the tour you are stopped by a restaurant
for lunch before proceeding to Amboseli national park located at the Border of
Kenya and Tanzania. Dinner and overnight in Amboseli.{FB}

Main attractions: Baby elephant feeding, scenery, Mt. Kilimanjaro.

DAY 2: Amboseli National park full day.

Enjoy a full day in Amboseli. This day will present great opportunities to watch
numerous herds of elephants as they forage and bathe in the swamp, you will be
surprised on how close you can get to this impressive giants. You will also get
to see a variety of other wildlife including Lions, Buffalo, hippos, Zebras and
gazelles. A captivating view of Mount Kilimanjaro towering in the background
will be well captured in your photographs. Return to lodge by sunset. Dinner
and overnight at Amboseli.{FB}

Main attractions: Large herds of elephants, other wildlife, scenery, birds, swamps, Mt. Kilimanjaro.

DAY 3:Amboseli-Tsavo west national park. 

After breakfast embark on your journey to the Tsavo West National Park, only 100km
from Amboseli through the chyulu gate. The ecosystem of Tsavo offers varied and
exciting safari experiences to guests from breathtaking sceneries, towering
escarpments, vast expanse of black solid lava deposits and a variety of countless
wildlife. In this park, you will see the ‘red elephants’ immortalized as so for
their natural coloration resulting from dust and mud bathing in the textured
red earth. More elephant sightings are common especially during the dry season
as they concentrate in permanent water sources. Lodges and camps also have dug
permanent watering holes strategically facing guest room and lounge areas where
elephants and other animals take turns for a drink. Arrive at your lodge or
camp in good time for lunch

You will enjoy your afternoon game drive until sunset. Dinner and overnight at Tsavo.{FB}

Main attractions; Large herds of elephants, other wildlife, birds, scenery, molten lava, Mzima springs

DAY 4: Tsavo West- Umani springs-Tsavo East National park.

Depart Tsavo west with an enroute game drive for Umani elephant stockades arriving at
midmorning. Umani springs is located in Kibwezi forest, it is a natural unique ground water
ecosystem conserved for posterity of its wildlife, birdlife, butterflies, flora
and fauna and for the support of neighboring community livelihoods. The David
sheldrick wildlife trust has a concession to preserve the ecosystem and has put
up an elephant reintegration unit where graduated elephant orphans are
introduced before being finally released into the wilderness. As a foster parent,
you will be able to spend time watching the young elephants enjoying a mud bath
at 11:00am.Bird watching is also popular at the platform overlooking the
springs. Depart Umani springs for Tsavo East national park and with your lunch
on the way, arrive Tsavo early in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Tsavo
East.{FB}.

Main attractions; Baby elephants bathing, scenery, forest trail, birdlife, butterflies, primates.

DAY 5: Tsavo East park full day.

Wake up early in the morning to the sounds of nature and a
beautiful sunrise. Coffee will be served before you proceed for a morning game
drive this is a crucial time since the predators are more active in the
mornings when it is cooler. You may encounter a hunt or an actual kill of prey
by the predators. Follow the elephant trails to several mud holes around this
park, you will encounter several herds in different concentrations and
occasionally spot massive solitary bulls. Enjoy other wildlife sightings with a
chance to spot the rare kudu and the African hunting dog. Return to camp by
8:30am for proper breakfast. Midmorning will be at leisure sitting by the deck overlooking
the lodge watering hole where different animals will be visiting for a drink
and a bath. Lunch will be served at the lodge. An afternoon game drive follows at 4pm in search of more
animals; the stunning features of this park are truly amazing coupled with a
rich birdlife. You are in the middle of pure wilderness. Enjoy an evening
sunset on the African horizons as you return back to the Lodge. Dinner and
overnight at Tsavo East.{FB}

Main attractions; Large herds of elephants, scenery, lions, Kudu, Giraffe, Hunting dog, other wildlife.

DAY6: Tsavo East- Nairobi/Mombasa.

Breakfast
at the Lodge, check out and load for your departure. An optional visit to the
local Masai village for an authentic cultural experience is a good idea. Masai
are colorfully decorated nomadic people with a rich history. The village tour
takes about an hour and the admission fee is paid directly to the community
representative at the entrance. Your guide will then find a convenient place
for your Lunch. Arrive at your Nairobi or Mombasa hotel at late afternoon. A transfer to the airport
for your onward flight is included on this day.

End of the Safari.

Notes:

.Our choice of accommodation on this safari is comfort.

. Vehicle to be engaged is a accustomed safari minivan .4*4 land cruiser upgrade available on request.

Other parks with good populations of elephants includes- Mt. Kenya region, the
olpejeta, Samburu national reserve and Meru national park, all of which are
included in tours covering the northern circuit.

Itinerary pricing;

$ 1,550 – 1 Per Person

$ 1,470 – 2 Person Sharing

$ 1,440 – 3 Person Sharing

$ 1,380 – 4 Person Sharing

$ 1,320 – 5-8 Person Sharing

Included in this cost;

• –Transport in a customized safari minibus.
• -Full board accommodation.
• -Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
• -Accommodation in a choice of double, twin or triple room.
• –Park entry
• -Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
• -Game viewing safari drives in Maasai Mara
• -Complimentary bottled water in the safari vehicle.
• -Road transfers from Nairobi and return to Nairobi

Excluded in this cost:

• ~Festive season supplements (Easter, Christmas and New Year at $35 per person per night)
• -Tipping and gratuities.
• -Laundry service
• -Beverages/Drinks
• -International flights
• -Kenyan visas
• –Items of a personal use.