4-Day Giants of Tsavo & Amboseli Family Safari – Designed for Adventurous Families
This short but powerful family safari brings you face-to-face with Kenya’s greatest wildlife giants — the legendary red elephants of Tsavo and the towering elephants of Amboseli beneath the snow-capped peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Designed as an easy-paced Kenya family safari, this journey blends adventure, bonding moments, and child-friendly experiences across three iconic parks. You’ll travel by road, making memories together as each new landscape unfolds outside your window — from Tsavo’s endless plains to Amboseli’s lush wetlands.
Whether this is your child’s first safari or a long-awaited family getaway, this itinerary is crafted to help you reconnect, explore, and simply enjoy being together in wild, unforgettable places.
✨ Availability is limited, especially for flights and lodges — reach out today to check availability.
✨ If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
✨ Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (e.g., balloon rides, cultural visits, extra nights).
Tour Highlights
Explore Tsavo East National Park, famous for its red elephants and wide-open landscapes
Visit the magical Mzima Springs in Tsavo West — a kid-favorite freshwater oasis with hippos and fish.
Enjoy family-friendly lodges and tented camps ideal for relaxation between game drives.
Experience classic wildlife encounters in Amboseli National Park, the home of Africa’s largest elephants.
Scenic road journeys through diverse Kenyan ecosystems.
Guaranteed afternoon game drive on Day 1 and early morning game drives for peak wildlife viewing.
Perfect short Kenya safari for families, first-time travelers, or school holiday adventures.
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid Range Tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start anyday
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi to Tsavo East National Park
Your family adventure begins as we pick you up from the airport or your Nairobi hotel. After a warm welcome, we drive toward Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations. The kids will love watching the scenery change as the highway cuts through the savannah. You’ll arrive at your lodge in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive, exploring the vast red-soil plains and tracking elephants, zebras, lions, buffalo, and giraffes. Tsavo East is known for easier wildlife spotting thanks to its open terrain — perfect for family photography and keeping little explorers engaged. Return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening under starry skies.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer from Nairobi to Tsavo East
Accommodation
Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Day 2
Tsavo East to Tsavo West National Park
Start your morning with a game drive as the sun rises over the plains, when predators are most active. After exploring, we begin our scenic road transfer to Tsavo West National Park, enjoying a packed picnic lunch along the way.
Upon arrival, we visit the enchanting Mzima Springs, a fresh-water oasis flowing with over 227 million litres per day, home to hippos and exotic fish. Kids enjoy the underwater viewing chamber — a magical window into the world below. Continue to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful night surrounded by volcanic hills and lush landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer from Tsavo East to Tsavo West
Accommodation
Severin Safari Camp
Day 3
Tsavo West to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, we drive south toward Amboseli National Park, world-famous for its giant elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for check-in and spend the afternoon at leisure — relax by the pool, enjoy family time, or simply take in the mountain views.
Later, explore Amboseli’s wetlands, acacia woodlands, and open plains where elephants roam freely. This park offers some of the best close-up elephant photography opportunities in Africa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer from Tsavo West to Amboseli
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 4
Amboseli to Nairobi (Departure)
Begin your final morning with an early game drive as Amboseli awakens — the perfect chance to see elephants marching across the plains and predators finishing their night patrols. After breakfast, we start the journey back to Nairobi, arriving at around 5:00 pm. Lunch will be enjoyed en route.
We will drop you off at the airport or your preferred location, marking the end of a beautiful family safari filled with stories, sightings, and shared adventures.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Road transfer from Amboseli to Nairobi
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)
Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo 1 room | 2 people 1 room |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 | $2,370 | $1,620 |
| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $2,250 | $1,540 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $2,070 | $1,420 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $2,250 | $1,540 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $2,370 | $1,620 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $2,370 | $1,620 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $2,250 | $1,540 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $2,370 | $1,620 |