{"id":1870,"date":"2026-10-06T15:15:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kliq.cc\/captain\/?post_type=safari&p=1870"},"modified":"2026-10-06T15:15:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:15:03","slug":"5-days-masai-mara-amboseli-tsavo-east-safari-from-watamu","status":"publish","type":"safari","link":"https:\/\/kliq.cc\/captain\/safari\/5-days-masai-mara-amboseli-tsavo-east-safari-from-watamu\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Days Masai Mara, Amboseli & Tsavo East Safari from Watamu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 1 – Watamu to Masai Mara<\/h2>\n

5:30 AM – Pickup from Watamu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Early morning pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Watamu.<\/p>\n

5:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Journey to the Masai Mara<\/strong><\/p>\n

Begin the long journey towards the Masai Mara. There will be suitable stops along the way for refreshments and a short break.<\/p>\n

12:30 PM – Lunch and check-in<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arrive at your lodge or tented camp, have lunch and settle into your accommodation.<\/p>\n

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Afternoon game drive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head into the Masai Mara for your first game drive. Explore the savannah and look for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.<\/p>\n

7:30 PM – Dinner and overnight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n

Meals: Lunch and Dinner<\/p>\n

Day 2 – Full-Day Masai Mara Safari<\/h2>\n

6:00 AM – Early morning game drive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Start your day with an early game drive when wildlife is active and temperatures are cooler.<\/p>\n

8:30 AM – Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Return to the lodge or camp for breakfast.<\/p>\n

9:30 AM – Continue the safari<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spend the morning exploring different areas of the Masai Mara with your guide.<\/p>\n

12:30 PM – Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have lunch at the lodge or enjoy a packed lunch during the full-day game drive, depending on the day’s plan.<\/p>\n

2:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Afternoon game drive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue exploring the Mara plains and searching for wildlife.<\/p>\n

6:00 PM – Return to camp<\/strong><\/p>\n

Return to your accommodation and relax.<\/p>\n

7:30 PM – Dinner and overnight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dinner and overnight in the Masai Mara.<\/p>\n

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner<\/p>\n

Day 3 – Masai Mara to Amboseli<\/h2>\n

5:30 AM – Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have an early breakfast and prepare for the journey south.<\/p>\n

6:00 AM – Depart for Amboseli<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leave the Masai Mara and begin the long drive towards Amboseli National Park.<\/p>\n

12:30 PM – Lunch stop<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stop for lunch along the route.<\/p>\n

1:30 PM – Continue to Amboseli<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue the journey towards Amboseli.<\/p>\n

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Afternoon game drive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enter Amboseli and enjoy your first game drive. Look for the park’s large elephant herds and other wildlife. On clear days, you may see Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.<\/p>\n

7:30 PM – Dinner and overnight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner<\/p>\n

Day 4 – Amboseli to Tsavo East<\/h2>\n

6:00 AM – Morning game drive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Start with an early morning game drive through Amboseli. This is also a good time for views of Mount Kilimanjaro when the weather is clear.<\/p>\n

8:30 AM – Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Return to the lodge for breakfast.<\/p>\n

9:30 AM – Depart for Tsavo East<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leave Amboseli and travel towards Tsavo East National Park.<\/p>\n

12:30 PM – Lunch and check-in<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arrive at your accommodation, have lunch and take a short rest.<\/p>\n

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Tsavo East game drive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head out for an afternoon game drive. Look for Tsavo’s famous red-dust elephants as well as lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.<\/p>\n

7:30 PM – Dinner and overnight<\/strong><\/p>\n

Return to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner<\/p>\n

Day 5 – Tsavo East to Watamu<\/h2>\n

6:00 AM – Final morning game drive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy your final game drive through Tsavo East while the temperatures are cooler and wildlife is active.<\/p>\n

8:30 AM – Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Return to the lodge for breakfast.<\/p>\n

9:30 AM – Final drive and park exit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leave the accommodation and enjoy a final game drive as you make your way out of the park.<\/p>\n

11:00 AM – Begin journey to Watamu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leave Tsavo East and start the return journey to the coast.<\/p>\n

1:30 PM – Lunch stop<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stop for lunch along the way.<\/p>\n

2:30 PM – Continue to Watamu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue towards the coast.<\/p>\n

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Arrive in Watamu<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drop off at your hotel or accommodation in Watamu.<\/p>\n

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch<\/p>\n

What’s Included<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Pickup and drop-off in Watamu<\/li>\n
  • Safari transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle<\/li>\n
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide<\/li>\n
  • Game drives in the Masai Mara<\/li>\n
  • Game drives in Amboseli<\/li>\n
  • Game drives in Tsavo East<\/li>\n
  • Park entry fees<\/li>\n
  • 4 nights’ safari accommodation<\/li>\n
  • Meals listed in the itinerary<\/li>\n
  • Drinking water during the safari<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What’s Not Included<\/h2>\n
      \n
    • Drinks and alcohol<\/li>\n
    • Tips and gratuities<\/li>\n
    • Travel insurance<\/li>\n
    • Personal expenses<\/li>\n
    • Souvenirs<\/li>\n
    • Optional Maasai village visit<\/li>\n
    • Optional activities not listed<\/li>\n
    • Anything not mentioned under “What’s Included”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      What to Bring<\/h2>\n
        \n
      • Comfortable light clothing<\/li>\n
      • Hat or cap<\/li>\n
      • Sunglasses<\/li>\n
      • Sunscreen<\/li>\n
      • Comfortable walking shoes<\/li>\n
      • Camera or phone<\/li>\n
      • Binoculars if available<\/li>\n
      • Light jacket for early morning game drives<\/li>\n
      • Personal toiletries<\/li>\n
      • Any personal medication you normally carry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Explore three of Kenya’s best safari destinations on one 5-day journey from Watamu. Start with the wildlife-rich Masai Mara, continue to Amboseli for its famous elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, then finish in Tsavo East among its red-dust elephants and open savannah.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1871,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"class_list":["post-1870","safari","type-safari","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kliq.cc\/captain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/safari\/1870","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kliq.cc\/captain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/safari"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kliq.cc\/captain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/safari"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kliq.cc\/captain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1871"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kliq.cc\/captain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1870"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}