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5 Days Elephants Under Canvas, Amboseli And Tsavo Camping | Africa safari
Camping Safaris · 5 Days · Kenya

5 Days Elephants Under Canvas,Amboseli And Tsavo Camping

Mobile camps below Kilimanjaro and in Tsavo's red-dust wilderness.

Duration5 Days4 Nights
WhereAmboseli+ 1 more
From$1,500per person sharing
Best TimeJun – OctAlso Nov – Mar
PaceAdventurousUnder canvas
The Journey

Why You Will Love This One

Canvas walls, a crackling fire and a sky so full of stars you forget your phone exists. Amboseli's elephants and Tsavo's red elephants make a fine pair of neighbours.

Our crew pitches, cooks and tidies while you listen to the hyenas gossip. It is camping with someone else doing the hard bits.

Everything is a starting point. Add a night where you fall in love, swap a camp or bolt on a beach, and we will shape it around you.

  • Campfire Night Under Stars with your private guide
  • Elephant Photography in Amboseli
  • Acacia Plains at Amboseli
  • 4 nights across 2 stops
Your Route

Two Stops, Four Nights

Amboseli and Tsavo, in a sensible order with as little backtracking as the map allows.

ADay 1 · Day 5NairobiMeet and greet
Scenic drive
1Days 1 – 2AmboseliIntimate Bush Camps2 nights
Scenic drive
2Days 3 – 4TsavoLodges With Waterholes2 nights
Transfer
BDay 5NairobiFly home
Highlights

What You Will Remember

Elephant Encounters
Elephant EncountersHerds wading through the swamps, close enough to hear them breathe.
Acacia Plains
Acacia PlainsOpen, golden and perfect for photographers.
Maasai Visits
Maasai VisitsBeadwork, songs and stories with a local family.
Red Elephants
Red ElephantsHerds the colour of the soil, moving across the plains.
Big Cats
Big CatsLions and leopards in sparse, open bush.
Open Plains
Open PlainsZebras and grazers on grassland that goes on forever.
Day By Day

Your 5 Days, In Detail

A typical flow for this safari. Timings shift with the herds, the weather and your wishes, and your guide has the final say on where the action is.

Welcome To KenyaDay1
Amboseli

Welcome To Kenya

MorningLand in Nairobi, where your guide meets you with a warm welcome. Set off by road to Amboseli. Getting there: Short flight or 4 – 5 hour drive from Nairobi.

AfternoonElephant Encounters: Herds wading through the swamps, close enough to hear them breathe.

Overnight
Intimate Bush Camps, Amboseli
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
Scenic drive
Activities
Welcome and arrival
Acacia PlainsDay2
Amboseli

Acacia Plains

MorningOpen, golden and perfect for photographers.

AfternoonSignature moment: Campfire Night Under Stars: Dinner by the fire, stories from your guide and a sky so full of stars it feels close enough to touch.

Overnight
Intimate Bush Camps, Amboseli
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
4x4 game vehicle
Activities
Acacia Plains, game drives
On To TsavoDay3
Tsavo

On To Tsavo

MorningAfter breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from Amboseli to Tsavo, with time to take in the landscape on the way.

AfternoonRed Elephants: Herds the colour of the soil, moving across the plains.

Overnight
Lodges With Waterholes, Tsavo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
Scenic drive
Activities
On To Tsavo
Big CatsDay4
Tsavo

Big Cats

MorningLions and leopards in sparse, open bush.

AfternoonOpen Plains: Zebras and grazers on grassland that goes on forever.

Overnight
Lodges With Waterholes, Tsavo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Getting Around
4x4 game vehicle
Activities
Big Cats, game drives
Farewell And DepartureDay5
Tsavo

Farewell And Departure

MorningOne last slow breakfast and a final look at the view.

AfternoonTransfer to Nairobi for your onward flight home, or ask us about adding days on the coast. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again.

Meals
Breakfast
Getting Around
Scenic drive
Activities
Departure
When To Go

The Best Time To Go

Amboseli is at its best from Jun – Oct, but this journey works for much of the year. Brighter blocks mean better conditions.

Game viewing, Amboseli

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Game viewing, Tsavo

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Quiet camps and best rates

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
FairGoodBest

An honest word. The green months (April, May and November) bring lush landscapes, fewer visitors and the lowest rates. Tell us your dates and we will say honestly what to expect.

Where You Stay

Where You Will Rest

Camps chosen for their position, their welcome and their style. We confirm the exact stays when we shape your proposal.

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Intimate Bush Camps, Amboseli01

Intimate Bush Camps

Small, friendly camps with great guides and the elephants never far away.

  • Amboseli
  • Elephant Photography
Ask about this stay →
Lodges With Waterholes, Tsavo02

Lodges With Waterholes

Watch elephants drink from your terrace.

  • Tsavo
  • Mzima Springs
Ask about this stay →
Luxury Tented Camps, Amboseli03

Luxury Tented Camps

Comfortable tents with proper beds, private decks and a wide plain at your doorstep.

  • Amboseli
  • Elephant Photography
Ask about this stay →
Rates

What It Costs

Indicative prices per person sharing, on full board. We confirm the exact figure in your written proposal.

Apr – May, Nov

Green Season

$1,500per person sharing

Green and quiet, with the lowest rates.

Jan – Mar, Jun

Shoulder

$1,750per person sharing

Good weather, good value and fewer vehicles.

Jul – Oct, Dec

Peak Season

$2,000per person sharing

The best wildlife viewing and the most demand. Book early.

Single-room supplements apply. Children travel at reduced rates, ask us. Rates may change with camp rates and fuel.

Good To Know

What Is Included, What Is Not

Included

  • Meet and greet and all airport and airstrip transfers
  • Accommodation as listed, on full board
  • House drinks, soft drinks and bottled water in camp
  • Daily game drives with a private guide in a 4x4 with a window seat for each guest
  • All road transfers between camps in a private 4x4
  • Camping equipment, crew and camp chef
  • All park, conservancy and activity fees
  • Private bush breakfast or dinner at least once
  • Emergency medical evacuation cover (AMREF)

Not Included

  • International flights to and from East Africa
  • Visas and electronic travel authorisations
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides and camp staff (about $15 per person per day)
  • Premium spirits, champagne and personal purchases
  • Optional activities not listed
  • Single-room supplement
Know Before You Go

Pack Light, Travel Smart

The small stuff that makes a big difference. Tap a topic for the details, and ask us anything we have missed.

Open Plains
Questions?We reply within a day, usually sooner.
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Getting There

Fly into Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta) and we meet you at arrivals. Please arrive the day before your safari if you can, so a late flight never costs you a game drive.

Baggage

Soft bags travel best in a safari vehicle. We store spare luggage safely while you are away.

What To Pack

Neutral layers, a warm fleece for early drives, a sun hat, sunglasses and good binoculars. Evenings are cool and days are warm.

Health And Safety

A yellow fever certificate may be needed if you come from a risk country. Ask your doctor about malaria cover. Our guides carry first-aid kits and radios.

Visas And Entry

Most visitors need a Kenya eTA, applied for online before travel. We guide you through it. Your passport needs six months of validity and spare pages.

Tipping

Tips are a kind way to say thanks. A guide is about $15 per person per day, with a shared tip for camp staff at each camp.

Good Questions

This Safari, Answered

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