The Great Tuskers
Eight days through Amboseli and the Tsavo wilderness
Expedition Highlights
Expedition Route
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Collected in Nairobi or at the airport and driven south to Amboseli, arriving for lunch at camp. An afternoon game drive follows beneath Kilimanjaro's peak, with dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Amboseli National Park
A full day game drive around Lake Amboseli and its swamps, spotting elephants, lion and buffalo against Kilimanjaro's backdrop, with a picnic lunch overlooking the lake.
Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park
Checkout after breakfast and drive to Tsavo West, arriving in time for lunch and an evening at leisure amid its lava flows and woodland.
Tsavo West National Park
A full day game drive through Tsavo West, including Mzima Springs and Lake Jipe, with a picnic lunch inside the park.
Tsavo West to Tsavo East National Park
Checkout and drive to Tsavo East, one of Kenya's most biodiverse parks, arriving for lunch and an evening at camp.
Tsavo East National Park
A full day game drive along the Galana River and Lugard Falls, spotting the Big Five, with a picnic lunch overlooking the Yatta Plateau.
Tsavo East to Nairobi
Checkout and road transfer to Nairobi, with an evening at Fogo Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse before an overnight stay at the hotel.
Hotel to JKIA
Breakfast, checkout and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home.
What's Included
Not Included
Starting From
$1,836
per person sharing
On this trip
Common questions
How long is The Great Tuskers?+
8 Days / 7 Nights — 8 days and 7 nights in total, including travel days at each end.
How much does The Great Tuskers cost?+
From USD 1,836 per person. That is the lowest published rate; the final figure depends on your group size, the season you travel and the accommodation tier you choose.
When is the best time to do The Great Tuskers?+
June to October is the best window for this safari. It runs outside those months too, usually with fewer people and lower rates.
What is included in The Great Tuskers?+
The price covers Accommodation in hotels and camps as specified, Full board on safari, Airport transfers, Bed and breakfast in Nairobi, Park entrance fees (Amboseli and Tsavo) and Transport in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser, and 3 more.
What is not included in The Great Tuskers?+
Not covered: International and domestic flights and airport taxes, Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online at etakenya.go.ke, Porterage, tipping and gratuities, Drinks, laundry, telephone and personal extras, Anything not listed on the programme and Travel, medical and cancellation insurance. Budget for these separately.
How many people can join The Great Tuskers?+
From 2 to 7 travellers. Smaller groups are quoted at a higher per-person rate, larger ones at a lower one — the price falls as the group grows.
Where does The Great Tuskers start and end?+
It starts at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi and ends at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. Transfers at both ends are arranged for you.
Where does The Great Tuskers go?+
Over 8 days it covers Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo East and Nairobi.
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