6 Day Kenyan Wilderness Safari
6 days · Kenya · Nairobi to Nairobi
Tour overview
This six-day safari takes you through some of Kenya's most iconic wilderness areas, combining classic savannah plains, volcanic landscapes and rich wildlife habitats. You will visit Amboseli, Tsavo East, Tsavo West and the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
It is a southern-circuit route, which means it avoids the Mara entirely. That suits people who have done the Mara before, or who would rather trade the busiest reserve for Tsavo's space and Amboseli's mountain views.
- Elephant herds under Kilimanjaro
- Tsavo's red-dust elephants
- Mzima Springs and the Shetani Lava Flow
- A night at Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Day by day
You will be picked up from the airport or your hotel in Nairobi in the morning for the drive to Amboseli National Park, around four to five hours, with optional stops along the way for washrooms, stretching your legs or a quick snack. Arrive at Ol Tukai Lodge in the early afternoon, check in, enjoy a relaxed lunch and take some time to rest. Later in the afternoon, head out for an afternoon-to-evening game drive, searching for Amboseli's famous elephant herds against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to Ol Tukai Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Ol Tukai Lodge
- 2nOl Tukai Lodge
- 1nAshnil Aruba Lodge
- 1nKilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
- 1nSalt Lick Safari Lodge
Where the route goes
Pins mark each park in driving order. Distances are rough; your driver-guide sets the pace on the day.
Parks on this route
Amboseli National Park
Famous for its large elephant herds and sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers close-up wildlife encounters and some of Kenya's most photographed scenery.
Destination guide
Tsavo East and Tsavo West
Tsavo East is known for its red-dust elephants and the Voi River, which attracts lions, giraffes and a variety of wildlife. Tsavo West offers Mzima Springs and the Shetani Lava Flow, with good sightings of hippos, leopards and elephants.
Destination guide
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Home to Salt Lick Safari Lodge, one of the most photographed lodges in the world, where wildlife roams right up to the stilted rooms for remarkable close-up sightings.
Destination guideWhat's included
What's included
- Complimentary airport transfers to and from the airport
- Accommodation as per the itinerary, or similar
- Meals on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- National park and game reserve entrance fees
- Unlimited drinking water on safari
- Unlimited game drives
- Transport in a safari vehicle as per the itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal items and travel insurance
- Optional activities such as balloon safaris and Maasai village visits
Good to know
Can the Kenyan Wilderness be customised?
Yes. Add nights, swap a park, upgrade a lodge or combine it with another route. Tell us what you want and we quote for that.
What lodges are used?
The itinerary names the properties we normally use: Ol Tukai Lodge, Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Salt Lick Safari Lodge. Where a lodge is full we book a similar one and tell you before you confirm.
When is the best time for a Kenya safari?
June to October is the dry season and the migration is in the Masai Mara, which makes it the most popular window. January and February are also dry, clear and good for game viewing with fewer vehicles. The long rains in April and May are the quietest and cheapest months, and the parks are green.
Do I need a visa for Kenya?
Most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online before you fly. For the cross-border routes into Tanzania you will also need a Tanzanian visa, which most nationalities can get on arrival at the Isebania border or online in advance. We send a checklist with your booking confirmation.
Can you change the itinerary?
Yes. Every route on this site is a starting point. Swap a park, add nights, change lodges or combine two routes: tell us what you want and we quote for that.
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Ready for the Kenyan Wilderness?
Send your dates and a rough idea of what you want to see. We come back with a day-by-day route and a quote, usually within one working day.