3-Day Tsavo East & Amboseli National Parks Safari from Malindi
- Search for Tsavo's famous red elephants
- 🦁 Look for lions, leopards and other predators
- 🦒 See giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and antelopes
- 🏔️ Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli
- 🐘 Experience Amboseli's famous elephant herds
- 🚙 Private safari vehicle and professional safari guide
- 🌅 Morning and afternoon game drives
- 📸 Excellent wildlife photography opportunities
- 🏕️ Two nights in comfortable safari accommodation
- 🌴 Convenient pickup and drop-off from Malindi
- 🌍 Experience two of Kenya's most famous national parks in one safari
3 Days / 2 Nights | Private Safari | Tsavo East & Amboseli | Malindi Pickup & Drop-off
Experience the best of Kenya's wildlife on an unforgettable 3-day safari from Malindi to Tsavo East and Amboseli National Parks.
This private safari combines the spectacular wilderness of Tsavo East, famous for its iconic red elephants and vast savannah landscapes, with Amboseli National Park, renowned for its magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large elephant herds.
Travel from the Kenyan coast into the heart of the African wilderness, enjoy exciting game drives, spend two nights in comfortable safari accommodation and return to Malindi with unforgettable memories of Kenya.
Ideal for: Couples, families, friends, honeymooners, solo travelers and small groups.
WHY BOOK THIS SAFARI?
This safari is an excellent choice for travelers staying on the Kenyan coast who want to experience two of Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations in a short period.
You will experience the dramatic wilderness and famous red elephants of Tsavo East, followed by the spectacular scenery and elephant-filled plains of Amboseli, with the opportunity to see Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.
It combines wildlife, landscapes, photography and authentic Kenyan safari experiences in one carefully planned 3-day adventure.
DAY 1: MALINDI – TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
Your adventure begins with an early-morning pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Malindi, recommended at approximately 5:00 AM.
Depart Malindi and travel toward Tsavo East National Park. As you leave the coastal region behind, the landscape gradually changes into Kenya's spectacular savannah wilderness.
Enter Tsavo East and begin your first game drive. Keep your camera ready as you search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and numerous bird species.
Tsavo East is particularly famous for its large elephant population and distinctive red-colored elephants, created by the park's red volcanic soil.
Enjoy lunch at your lodge or camp before relaxing briefly.
In the afternoon, continue with another game drive through the park, exploring different areas and searching for wildlife.
Return to your lodge or tented camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Safari lodge/tented camp in Tsavo East
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Game drives: Morning & afternoon
DAY 2: TSAVO EAST – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before departing Tsavo East toward Amboseli National Park.
The journey takes you through changing landscapes and local communities as you approach the Amboseli ecosystem.
Arrive in the Amboseli area and continue toward the park for your game-viewing experience.
Amboseli is one of Kenya's most spectacular wildlife destinations and is particularly famous for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the Amboseli plains. Depending on weather conditions, you may have incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background while watching elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, antelopes and many bird species.
Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Amboseli safari lodge/tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Game drive: Afternoon
DAY 3: AMBOSELI – MALINDI
Wake up early for one of the highlights of the safari: an early-morning game drive in Amboseli.
Morning is an excellent time for wildlife viewing, with cooler temperatures and active animals. Enjoy the beautiful Amboseli landscape and, weather permitting, spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and other wildlife before returning for breakfast.
After breakfast, check out and begin the journey back toward the Kenyan coast.
Continue to Malindi, arriving at your hotel or preferred drop-off location in the afternoon/evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Game drive: Early morning
Drop-off: Malindi
Pickup location: Your hotel, resort, villa or accommodation in Malindi.
Pick up outside our designated locations may lead to extra transfer fees
Recommended pickup time: 5:00 AM on Day 1
Guests should be ready approximately 10–15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Pickup times may be adjusted slightly depending on the exact location of your accommodation and road conditions.
Drop-off location: Your hotel, resort, villa or preferred accommodation in Malindi.
Expected return: Afternoon/evening of Day 3.
The exact arrival time depends on traffic, road conditions, wildlife activities and the location of your accommodation.
- Comfortable clothing
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera/binoculars
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket for early-morning game drives
- Personal medication
- Small overnight bag
- Private pickup from your hotel/accommodation in Malindi
- Private safari throughout the tour
- Professional English-speaking safari driver/guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle or comfortable safari van
- Tsavo East National Park entry fees
- Amboseli National Park entry fees
- 2 nights safari accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner as specified
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Drinking water during the safari
- Hotel drop-off in Malindi
- All applicable government taxes and park-related charges included in the
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
- Personal shopping and expenses
- Tips and gratuities for the driver/guide
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Items not specifically listed under "What's Included"
Safari check-in: 15 minutes before pickup.
Please have your booking confirmation and passport/travel identification available.
This is a private safari, meaning the vehicle and safari experience are reserved for your booking group.
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed because animals move freely throughout the national parks.
The itinerary may be adjusted slightly according to weather, road conditions, wildlife movements, park regulations and accommodation availability.
Cancellation up to 7 days before departure: Full refund of the amount paid.
Cancellation less than 7 days before departure: The booking is non-refundable.
No-show: No refund will be provided for guests who do not arrive for the scheduled safari or pickup.
Changes to bookings: Date changes may be possible subject to availability and may be treated as a cancellation if requested less than 7 days before departure.
In exceptional circumstances, we may consider changes or refunds at our discretion, depending on accommodation, park fees and other supplier charges already incurred.
