4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli worth booking?
4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli is a 96-hour experience in Diani Beach, Kenya, from $1,440 per person. It scores 46 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 46 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 96 hours
- From
- $1,440 per person
Combining both Amboseli and Tsavo West & East not only serves you a platter of amazing wildlife spotting, but also epic sceneries. With this safari, we will take you through Amboseli’s lands of plenty and the unforgiving Tsavo, where life revolves around making it to a water hole. What makes Amboseli special to us is that it is a game viewing paradise. . . Guaranteed elephant sightings come alongside other incredible wildlife sightings. Its compact size allows you to see virtually every aspect in about 3 days. In addition, Amboseli offers the best views of the world's tallest free-standing mountain and Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro! From the foot of the Chyulu Hills all the way down to the Tanzanian border, Tsavo West is a wild and broken land of volcanic hills, black lava flows and dense acacia woodland that offer the best views of untouched wild and covers 4% of Kenya's, about the same size as Jamaica, Michigan, Wales or Israel.
What you get
About this experience
Combining both Amboseli and Tsavo West & East not only serves you a platter of amazing wildlife spotting, but also epic sceneries. With this safari, we will take you through Amboseli’s lands of plenty and the unforgiving Tsavo, where life revolves around making it to a water hole. What makes Amboseli special to us is that it is a game viewing paradise. . . Guaranteed elephant sightings come alongside other incredible wildlife sightings. Its compact size allows you to see virtually every aspect in about 3 days. In addition, Amboseli offers the best views of the world's tallest free-standing mountain and Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro! From the foot of the Chyulu Hills all the way down to the Tanzanian border, Tsavo West is a wild and broken land of volcanic hills, black lava flows and dense acacia woodland that offer the best views of untouched wild and covers 4% of Kenya's, about the same size as Jamaica, Michigan, Wales or Israel.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation & All Meals as per option selected
- 1 Bottled Water Per Person Per Day
- Services of an Experienced Guide
- All Transportation in a Customised Safari Vehicle with a pop up roof for easy game viewing
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Park fees as per option selected
Not included
- Items and Services of Personal Nature
- Hotel Easter supplement (29th Mar to 1st Apr) & Festive Supplement (24, 25, 26, 31st Dec & 1st Jan)
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Expedition Happy Hour
Know before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Outstanding experience, incredible tour of Kenyan national parks
This 4-day safari package was a wonderful experience, our contact on Viator (Simon) answered our questions within a few minutes/hours as we approached the Safari date, and our driver Francis was an exceptional driver and a very knowledgeable safari guide. The general itinerary on this page is fairly accurate, but I'll provide some extra details here for those interested. We went as a group of 6, and had the safari vehicle to ourselves. Kenyan roads can be very bumpy, even outside the parks, so I would suggest a base level of fitness that can handle being jostled about. If you can stand up on a UK bus, you should be fine. We were picked up from Diani Sea Lodge, which isn't an option on TripAdvisor, but this is fine if you let Simon know. As I understand it, the safari lodges chosen may vary based on availability and group size. To get an idea of where you might stay, we stopped in: Ngulia Safari Lodge (Tsavo West) Sentrim Amboseli (Amboseli) Sentrim Tsavo East (Tsavo East) The first was a hotel inside the park, with views over a watering hole which attracted elephants, wilderbeast, and had a leopard feeding area, the second and third were small lodges - Amboseli had a great view of Kilimanjaro, Tsavo East had another viewing area with elephants, zebra and hyena. We arrived at all 3 for lunchtime, and all 3 had a pool you could visit between lunch and the evening game drive. Drives between parks were long (~5 hours), but Francis made a few comfort spots at cafe/giftshops and park gates. The game-drives themselves were very good. Tsavo West, Amboseli and Tsavo East provide a great deal of diversity in the landscapes. The van Francis uses has a roof which lifts up, and you can stand up or on seats for a better view - but Amboseli in particular was very dusty in October, so a face covering would be useful to bring. Also, the car can get quite warm, so bringing spare clothes would useful for when you sweat through them. Some limited boot space is available for bags, so I'd recommend you bring a small hand-luggage bag (entertainment, suncream, camera), and a larger bag for clothes/toiletries - maybe sports-bag size, not a plane hold-luggage bag. Francis had a set of binoculars, but I'd encourage you to bring your own if you have one - one set between six led to a fair amount of sharing. I would say that in almost all cases, you don't need binoculars, as the animals can get very close to the trail - it's just the lions which were quite hidden for us. I ended up taking my lion photo through the binoculars! I heard other groups had better sightings. The guides do stop and talk with each other to share tips, so your chances of seeing something are generally quite good. We saw many animals, most of them many times. This isn't an exhaustive list, but we saw: elephants, zebras, giraffes, several gazelle/deer-like species, hyenas, leopards, warthogs, wilderbeast, ostriches, flamingo, vultures, storks, several other types of bird, hippos, mongeese, possibly a crocodile in water, and a vague look at a lion through binoculars. This is the advantage of a 4-day trip, getting a chance to see more animals. For the 4th day, even though we returned for ~14:00, we had a fair few hours of viewing in the morning. One notable exception was rhino - we spent a game-drive in the Tsavo West rhino sanctuary, but even here the sightings are rare, and we didn't get lucky. Personally, I wasn't too bothered, and the vast array of other wildlife more than made up for it. I hope my comprehensive review has been helpful! If you want a safari with professional guides, many game-drives, and brilliant organisation, then I can whole-heartedly recommend this company. This was a spectacular trip which I'm sure to treasure for a lifetime.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 96 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1,440 to $2,085
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Expedition Happy Hour, who run 21 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.8.
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4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Diani Beach.
How much does 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli cost?
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Prices start at $1,440 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Diani Beach usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli take?
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Plan for about 96 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Diani Beach is not rushed.
Is 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 46 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Diani Beach, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 96-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Diani Beach can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Diani Beach and add a light layer if any part of the 96-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Diani Beach within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Diani Beach?
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On Outty we rank every Diani Beach experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mombasa City Tour, Full Day Dolphin Watching with Snorkeling in Wasini, Full-Day Special Wasini Island Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Diani Beach?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Diani Beach?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli?
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Included: Accommodation & All Meals as per option selected; 1 Bottled Water Per Person Per Day; Services of an Experienced Guide; All Transportation in a Customised Safari Vehicle with a pop up roof for easy game viewing; and Lunch. Not included: Items and Services of Personal Nature; and Hotel Easter supplement (29th Mar to 1st Apr) & Festive Supplement (24, 25, 26, 31st Dec &. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1104 listed pickup locations in and around Diani Beach. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to 4 Days, 3 Nights - Best thing to do Tsavo East/West and Amboseli if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Diani Beach. Standard cancellation terms apply.
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