Safari Overview
5 Days / 4 Nights Amboseli – Ithumba Camp – Umani Springs Safari
Highlights:
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Classic Amboseli safari with Kilimanjaro views
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Unique elephant conservation experience at Ithumba
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Exclusive stay at Umani Springs in Kibwezi Forest
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Flexible drop-off in Voi or Diani for beach holidays
Itinerary Details
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Your adventure begins with a scenic early morning drive from Nairobi to Amboseli. On arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Check in to your lodge or tented camp for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive. Watch elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and countless bird species as the sun sets behind Kilimanjaro.
🛏️ Accommodation: Amboseli Safari Lodge / Camp
🍽️ Meal Plan: Lunch & DinnerDay 2: Full Day in Amboseli
Start the day with a sunrise game drive to witness the park at its most active. After breakfast, relax at the lodge or enjoy a nature walk with your guide. In the afternoon, head out for another game drive, exploring Amboseli’s swamps and plains. The park offers excellent photography opportunities, especially of elephants against the mountain backdrop.
🛏️ Accommodation: Amboseli Safari Lodge / Camp
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 3: Amboseli – Ithumba Camp (Tsavo East)
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and head towards the Ithumba Camp, located in the northern part of Tsavo East National Park. This exclusive area is part of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and is known for its incredible elephant conservation efforts. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy a peaceful afternoon surrounded by nature. In the evening, you may observe the orphaned elephants returning from the bush — a magical experience.
🛏️ Accommodation: Ithumba Camp
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 4: Ithumba – Umani Springs (Kibwezi Forest)
After breakfast, transfer to Umani Springs, nestled in the lush Kibwezi Forest. This beautiful and serene location is perfect for relaxation and wildlife viewing. You may have the opportunity to visit the elephant orphan herd at the Umani Springs Reintegration Unit. Enjoy a nature walk in the forest or relax at the lodge with stunning views of the springs.
🛏️ Accommodation: Umani Springs Lodge
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 5: Umani Springs – Voi or Diani Drop-off
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before departing for your onward journey. You can choose to be dropped off in Voi for train connections or road transfer to Diani Beach for a coastal extension of your safari.
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast