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Amboseli, Tsavo & Diani: Kenya’s Wild Side to the Sea
Amboseli · Tsavo West · Diani Beach 9 Days / 8 Nights From $2,450 per person
Overview
The journey
A 9-day safari and beach holiday — one of our Kenya safari and beach holidays. A bush and beach holiday through Amboseli, Tsavo West and Diani Beach. The route runs in one direction with no doubling back, and saves the best for last — white sand and coral reef on diani beach.
Why this safari
What makes it different
9 days, 4 ecosystems, one private vehicle and guide — and the option to fly the long legs.
4 distinct ecosystems in 9 days
Nairobi · Amboseli · Tsavo West · Diani Beach — each chosen for a different animal, landscape and light, and ordered so you never double back.
A tight, purposeful route with no wasted days
Every move is planned around game movements and light, so short days still deliver full game-viewing mornings.
Your own 4x4 Land Cruiser and private guide
No shared vehicles and no fixed departure times — you decide when to leave camp, how long to sit with a sighting, and where to have breakfast.
Flown, not driven — included at Ultra-Luxury
Private charters between Amboseli, Tsavo West, Diani Beach save roughly 15 hours of road time and are included in the Ultra-Luxury price.
Ultra-Luxury is genuinely all-inclusive
All meals, premium drinks, laundry, park and conservancy fees, private guiding and the charter flights are in the price. You should not need your wallet until you tip.
Priced honestly, with fees shown up front
Park and conservation fees, taxes and levies are itemised on your proforma invoice — 50% confirms the booking and the balance is due before travel.
Flying package
Fly between parks, conservancies and countries
Private Cessna Caravan or Grand Caravan charter, meet-and-greet planeside. 15kg per person in soft bags on charter sectors — extra seats can be blocked for luggage. Cross-border sectors include international handling and immigration clearance planeside.
Pick the legs you'd like to fly — the rest stay on the road in your 4x4.
Saves about 15 hours on the road — time you spend in camp instead.
No flights added yet — every transfer is by road.
At a glance
Trip essentials
Best season
Jun – Oct & Jan – Feb (dry, clear skies)
Pace & difficulty
Relaxed — long stays, few moves · Easy — suitable for all ages
Group size
Private departure — 2 to 6 guests per vehicle
Game viewing
24–32 hours of guided game viewing across 4 active days
Destinations routed
Nairobi National Park → Amboseli National Park → Tsavo East & Tsavo West → Diani Beach
Ideal for
Safari-and-beach combinations · Private departures for 2–6 guests
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Every day is planned to the hour, with the flexibility to change anything before you confirm.
Route overview
- 1
Nairobi National Park
Day 1 · 1 night
- 2
Amboseli National Park
Days 2–3 · 2 nights
- 3
Tsavo East & Tsavo West
Day 4 · 1 night
- 4
Amboseli National Park
Day 5 · 1 night
- 5
Diani Beach
Day 6 · 1 night
- 6
Amboseli National Park
Days 7–8 · 2 nights
- 7
Diani Beach
Day 9 · journey ends
- 1
ArrivalDay 1 · Arrive in Nairobi
Nairobi National Park
Met at Jomo Kenyatta International and transferred to your hotel for a relaxed evening and trip briefing with your Perch Africa specialist.
MorningArrival, immigration assistance and meet-and-greet by your Perch Africa representative
AfternoonTransfer, luggage re-pack for light aircraft, and a full trip briefing with your guide
EveningWelcome dinner and route walkthrough with your safari specialist
Highlights
- Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
- Authentic local culture & guides
- Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Ole Sereni
Dinner
Private airport transfer
Visa/e-TA must be approved before departure — we send the checklist on booking
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Neutral greens and browns for game drives — avoid blue and black (tsetse flies)
- 2
TransitDay 2 · Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro
Amboseli National Park
Game driveSundownersPrivate road transfer with game viewing en route to Amboseli. Afternoon game drive across the swamps as the great herds come in to drink, with Kilimanjaro clearing at sunset.
MorningEarly departure with a picnic breakfast, arriving Amboseli National Park before midday
AfternoonAfternoon game drive on arrival — visit to a maasai manyatta
EveningCamp orientation, hot showers, sundowners and a three-course dinner
Highlights
- Massive elephant herds & legendary 'super tuskers'
- Uninterrupted Kilimanjaro views
- Five distinct habitats in one small park
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof
Approx. 4 h on the road
Park fees: USD 100/adult/day (non-resident)
Best Kilimanjaro views: dawn & dusk in dry months
Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers
- 3
SafariDay 3 · Observation Hill & the swamps
Amboseli National Park
Wildlife viewingDawn drive before the mountain hides in cloud, a climb up Observation Hill and a slow afternoon among bathing elephants.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — birdwatching at enkongo narok swamp
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then sundowners at observation hill
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- Massive elephant herds & legendary 'super tuskers'
- Uninterrupted Kilimanjaro views
- Five distinct habitats in one small park
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Park fees: USD 100/adult/day (non-resident)
Best Kilimanjaro views: dawn & dusk in dry months
Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari
- 4Transit
Day 4 · Into Tsavo West
Tsavo East & Tsavo West
Private transferPrivate road transfer with game viewing en route to Tsavo West. Drive among lava flows and the Chyulu foothills to camp, with an afternoon drive for lesser kudu and lion.
MorningEarly departure with a picnic breakfast, arriving Tsavo East & Tsavo West before midday
AfternoonAfternoon game drive on arrival — walking safaris (where permitted)
EveningCamp orientation, hot showers, sundowners and a three-course dinner
Highlights
- Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
- Authentic local culture & guides
- Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Voyager Ziwani Camp
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof
Approx. 4 h on the road
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise
- 5Safari
Day 5 · Mzima Springs & Shetani lava
Amboseli National Park
Guided walkWatch hippo from the underwater hide at Mzima Springs, then walk the Shetani lava flow and visit the rhino sanctuary.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — game drives focused on elephant herds
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then visit to a maasai manyatta
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- Massive elephant herds & legendary 'super tuskers'
- Uninterrupted Kilimanjaro views
- Five distinct habitats in one small park
Voyager Ziwani Camp
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Park fees: USD 100/adult/day (non-resident)
Best Kilimanjaro views: dawn & dusk in dry months
Reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and a swimsuit for the coast
- 6Beach
Day 6 · Barefoot on Diani
Diani Beach
Scenic flightScheduled flight to Diani Beach. Fly to the south coast and settle into beach time on one of Africa's finest white-sand shores.
MorningMorning dhow sail with fresh fruit and coffee on board
AfternoonVillage and spice-market visit with your local guide
EveningBeach bonfire, Swahili tasting menu and live taarab music
Highlights
- Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
- Authentic local culture & guides
- Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Baobab Beach Resort
Breakfast, Dinner
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Spare camera batteries and double the memory cards you think you need
- 7Beach
Day 7 · Kisite dhow & dolphins
Amboseli National Park
Boat experienceOcean experienceSail by dhow to Kisite Marine Park to snorkel with dolphins, with a seafood lunch on Wasini Island.
MorningSlow breakfast on the terrace, then the reef at high tide — snorkelling over the coral gardens
AfternoonFree afternoon: paddleboards, kayaks or a book in the shade of the palms
EveningSunset cocktails on the sand, then a seafood dinner grilled to order
Highlights
- Massive elephant herds & legendary 'super tuskers'
- Uninterrupted Kilimanjaro views
- Five distinct habitats in one small park
Baobab Beach Resort
Breakfast, Dinner
Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions
Park fees: USD 100/adult/day (non-resident)
Best Kilimanjaro views: dawn & dusk in dry months
Neutral greens and browns for game drives — avoid blue and black (tsetse flies)
- 8Beach
Day 8 · Colobus forest & sundowner
Amboseli National Park
SundownersMorning at the Colobus Conservation forest, then an ocean-view sundowner dinner.
MorningSunrise swim followed by a guided walk along the tide line
AfternoonOptional deep-sea fishing, kite-surfing lesson or a spa treatment
EveningDhow sundowner cruise followed by dinner under the stars
Highlights
- Massive elephant herds & legendary 'super tuskers'
- Uninterrupted Kilimanjaro views
- Five distinct habitats in one small park
Baobab Beach Resort
Breakfast, Dinner
Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions
Park fees: USD 100/adult/day (non-resident)
Best Kilimanjaro views: dawn & dusk in dry months
Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers
- 9Departure
Day 9 · Departure
Diani Beach
Scenic flightA final morning at Diani Beach, then a transfer to connect with your onward or international flight.
MorningFinal sunrise game drive or a slow breakfast, then check-out and pack
AfternoonScheduled light-aircraft flight
EveningAssisted check-in for your international flight home
Highlights
- Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
- Authentic local culture & guides
- Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Accommodation confirmed on booking
Breakfast
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari
You leave Nairobi National Park with the sound of the plains still in your ears — and a standing invitation to come back for the season you missed.
Transparent pricing
Park & conservation fees included
| Destination | Type | Per adult / day | Days | Per adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi National Park | Park entry fee | $50 | 1 | $50 |
| Amboseli National Park | Park entry fee | $100 | 5 | $500 |
| Tsavo East & Tsavo West | Park entry fee | $60 | 1 | $60 |
| Total statutory fees per adult | $610 | |||
Children under 12 pay 50% and infants under 3 are free. Your proforma invoice itemises 16% VAT, the 2% catering levy and the 2% service charge separately.
What's included
- All accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown for each day
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof, window seat guaranteed
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- Scheduled light-aircraft flights on the internal legs shown in the itinerary
- All game drives and activities named in the itinerary
- All park, reserve and conservation fees for the routed destinations
- Airport meet-and-greet plus all transfers in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle and camp laundry where offered
- Flying-doctor evacuation cover (AMREF) for the safari days
- 24/7 in-country support line and a proforma invoice with every quote
- Beach transfers and one guided marine excursion at the coast
Not included
- International flights and airport departure taxes
- Visa / e-TA fees and travel insurance (both mandatory)
- Premium drinks, champagne and imported spirits
- Optional extras: hot-air balloon, private guide, spa, diving
- Tips for guides, camp staff and drivers (guidance provided pre-departure)
- Personal shopping, telephone and anything not listed as included
What to pack
- ✦Neutral safari clothing — greens, browns, khaki (avoid blue and black)
- ✦Warm fleece and windproof layer for early-morning drives
- ✦Wide-brim hat, polarised sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen
- ✦Binoculars (one pair per person) and a zoom lens if you shoot
- ✦Insect repellent with DEET, plus antimalarials as advised by your doctor
- ✦Soft duffel bag of 15 kg per person for light-aircraft legs
- ✦Universal adaptor and a power bank — camp power is generator-timed
- ✦Copies of passport, insurance and yellow-fever certificate where required
Health & safety
- ✦Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for all safari areas — confirm with your doctor
- ✦Yellow-fever certificate required when entering from an endemic country
- ✦Camps are unfenced: always walk with an askari escort after dark
- ✦Never stand up or lean out of the vehicle during a sighting
- ✦Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation is mandatory
- ✦Flying-doctor evacuation cover is included for your safari days
Good to know
- ✦Kenya e-TA is applied for online and usually approved within 72 hours
- ✦Park fees are payable in USD and are included in your quoted price
- ✦Conservancy camps allow night drives and walking; the reserve itself does not
- ✦M-Pesa is universal for small payments — ask us how to load it
- ✦16% VAT, 2% catering levy and 2% service charge are itemised on your proforma invoice
- ✦Book 6–9 months ahead for July–October and the festive season
- ✦Drones are prohibited in national parks without a written permit
- ✦A deposit of 50% confirms your dates; the balance is due 45 days before travel
Guest reviews & credentials
Why travellers trust us with the Amboseli, Tsavo & Diani: Kenya’s Wild Side to the Sea
“Our guide read the plains like a book — we were the only vehicle at a leopard sighting twice. Every transfer, camp and park fee was exactly as quoted.”
Maasai Mara · 6 nights
“Travelling with a 6-year-old and grandparents could have been chaos. Perch planned the driving days around nap times and picked family tents with connecting rooms.”
Amboseli & Tsavo · 5 nights
“The migration timing advice was spot on. When one camp went full they moved us to a better one in the same conservancy at no extra cost, same day.”
Serengeti & Ngorongoro · 8 nights
KPSGA silver & gold guides
Every driver-guide is Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association certified, with 8+ years in the parks on your route.
Licensed tour operator
Registered with the Tourism Regulatory Authority (Kenya) and TALA-licensed operations in Tanzania.
AMREF Flying Doctors cover
Air-evacuation cover for every guest for the full duration of the safari, included in your rate.
Vehicle & safety standards
Serviced 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, first-aid kits, satellite comms and daily driver check-ins.
Transparent proforma pricing
Park fees, conservancy levies, 16% VAT, 2% catering levy and 2% service charge itemised before you pay.
4.9 / 5 guest rating
Across 380+ reviewed departures, with a 62% repeat-and-referral rate from past travellers.
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