6 Days Kenya Safari: Go South

Embark on an unforgettable 6-Days Kenya Safari, starting in Nairobi, the vibrant gateway to East Africa’s breathtaking wilderness. Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a member of our African Diurnal Safaris team or a hotel driver greets you with a big smile: ‘Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya!’ He brings you straight to your hotel to relax and, along the way, you get your first impressions of vibrant Nairobi.

The next day, your guide takes you on an exclusive, private Kenya safari that allows you to travel at your own pace. Let the adventure begin!

Our guide will collect you from your hotel in Nairobi and embark on  4.5-hour drive southeast of Nairobi sees the city’s urban energy fade into wide Maasai plains and open sky. Head to Amboseli where you’ll be staying two nights, to explore magical Amboseli National Park.

Discover the mesmerizing Amboseli National Park, a true wildlife haven at the foot of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. The national park on the border with Tanzania offers sweeping savannahs, impressive lava rocks and shimmering swamps, creating an ideal habitat for large herds of elephants, graceful lions, a staggering variety of bird species and many more animals. Shoot them all (with your camera, of course!) with the mighty Kili in the background – an amazing sight!

Following your adventure in the wilderness, you’ll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Departing Amboseli National Park with Kilimanjaro fading in the rearview mirror, this 3.5-hour drive northwest cuts through open Maasai plains and dry acacia scrubland before the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West begin to take shape on the horizon.

Tsavo West National Park is a park that shows a diverse and remarkable nature with, for example, the Mzima Springs, the Shetani Lava Flows and the Chaimu crater. With its 9,065 square kilometres, this is one of Kenya’s largest national parks, and four of the Big Five can be seen roaming freely here. Besides, you fairly easily spot regulars like giraffes, zebras, antelopes, gerenuks and many different species of birds, all between the green hills, acacia forests, savannah, natural springs and huge lava rocks from nearby volcanos.

Just 3 hours separate Tsavo West’s volcanic wilderness from the quietly spectacular Taita Hills, as the road climbs gently into a landscape of ancient forests and sweeping savanna views.

The Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Lumo Conservancy are two smaller parks between the giants Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Park. They offer unique game drives at night and, due to their proximity, they can be easily combined. During a Kenya safari here expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and antilopes, among other species, as well as over 300 bird species. Additionally, nearby Taita Hills you can also spot Kenya’s rarest (and most threatened) birds: the Taita Apalis, the Taita White-eye and Taita Thrush.

Today you’ll be heading north from the Taita Hills, the route passes through Voi before joining the Mombasa highway. The drive takes almost 7-hour, you’ll arrive in Nairobi on late afternoon in time to catch your flight home from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Having second thoughts? It’s also possible to extend your holiday to paradise islands, such as Diani Beach, Lamu Island, Mombasa, Zanzibar Island, Mnemba, Pemba, or Mafia Island!