Tsavo East and West Safari
Experience the raw beauty of Tsavo East and the dramatic landscapes of Tsavo West on this classic Kenyan safari. From the sight of red elephants dusting themselves in ochre soil to the clear waters of Mzima Springs, every moment is a reminder of Kenya’s timeless wilderness.
Tsavo East and West Safari
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Safari Overview
This 5 Days 4 Nights Tsavo East and West Safari begins in Mombasa and offers an incredible journey through two of Kenya’s oldest and most iconic national parks. You will start by driving to Tsavo East National Park, where vast plains and red soil landscapes provide the backdrop for your first wildlife encounters, including elephants, buffaloes, and lions. Spend two days exploring the park, visiting scenic spots like Lugard Falls and enjoying game drives in search of predators, grazers, and a variety of bird species. Afterward, continue to Tsavo West National Park, a land of dramatic contrasts featuring rolling volcanic hills, lush springs, and a rich diversity of wildlife. The park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, leopards, and hippos, and its famous Mzima Springs offer a unique opportunity to view aquatic life through crystal clear waters. Each day combines thrilling game drives with moments of peace and relaxation at your lodges, allowing you to experience Kenya’s wilderness at a comfortable pace. The safari concludes with a scenic drive back to Mombasa after breakfast on the final day, marking the end of an unforgettable journey through Kenya’s wild heart.
Safari Itinerary
Tsavo East and West Safari
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On the first day of your safari, you will depart Mombasa for Tsavo East National Park for game drive before lunch. Upon arrival at the park, you will enjoy a game drive where you will familiarize yourself with the park in search of the resident animals such as lions, elephants, buffaloes and many more. You will have a picnic lunch and later in the afternoon head out for another game drive in hopes of spotting more wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Location: – Tsavo East National Park
- Camp of Stay: – Ashnil Aruba
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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On this day of the safari after breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive where you will see many predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs and many more. After the game drive you will drive back to your lodge for lunch and leisure before going out for an afternoon game drive.
Tsavo East is well known for its rich wildlife and birds. During the afternoon drive, you can get to visit Lugard Falls for magnificent views and afternoon game drive to chance spotting as many wild animals as possible while enjoying and soaking in the beauty of nature. You will spot the red elephants, and man eaters lions.
Later return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Location: – Tsavo East National Park
- Camp of Stay: – Ashnil Aruba
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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After breakfast, start our drive to Tsavo west national park, Tsavo west national park is an excellent site for bird watching and game viewing. The park is home to variety of wildlife’s such as eastern black rhinoceros, hippopotamuses, Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, bushbabys, hartebeest, lesser kudu and Masai giraffe and many more. Arrive in time for lunch, later embark on an afternoon game drive where you will see a huge population of the resident wildlife’s loitering around the plains of the park.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Location: – Tsavo West National Park
- Camp of Stay: – Serena Kilaguni
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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On the fourth day of your safari, after breakfast, you will start on a morning game drive in the park. On this safari you get to enjoy sights of the big five such as lions, elephants, Cape buffalo, leopards, eastern black rhinoceros and many more. Enjoy a picnic lunch, picnic lunch is set in the bushes of the park, you get to enjoy your mouthwatering meals while enjoying the cool breeze and nature of the park. In the afternoon you go for an afternoon game drive, as you drive through the plains of the park you encounter many animals such as lions, elephants, giraffes, hartebeests and many more. After the game drive you will drive back to the lodge for diner and overnight.
- Location: – Tsavo West National Park
- Camp of Stay: – Serena Kilaguni
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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After breakfast, check out of your lodge and start your drive to Mombasa.
Arrive in Mombasa, enjoy some lunch as you await your flight back home.
Safari Costings
These rates are just estimates, please get in touch with us for a more precise and exact cost of your safari. We will help you customize, and tailor make your safari holiday to fit you safari preferences and interests.
What does this safari include?
Tsavo East and West Safari
Inclusives
- Return Flights as per the package
- Return road Transfers with our 4×4 land cruiser jeeps.
- Return Bush Transfers
- Concessions and Park entrance fees to all parks being visited
- Accommodation on Twin / Double basis in luxury camps
- Meals are on full board basis (Vegetarian Options are available and Gluten Free)
- Comprehensive game drives in our 4×4 open sided land cruiser jeeps with amazing spaces with window seats, freezers electric sockets and binoculars.
- Services of a professional photographer, English speaking, private birding safari guide.
- Maasai Community Visit in Masai Mara and Bush Dinner
- Evacuation Covers with Amref International
- Mineral drinking water all through the safari
Exclusives
- Personal Items (Visas, Medical and Travel Insurances)
- Alcoholic beverages where not applicable (Mostly international brands)
- Tips and Gratuity (We recommend you tip our guides directly)
- Activities not mentioned above
- Any other item / activity not mentioned above
Extra activities to book for safari Include (Should be booked prior)
Activities To Book in This Safari
Tsavo East and West Safari
Pack For a Purpose
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In this case, we request our guests booking with us, to bring an extra back of supplies. This can be in terms of books, sports materials, and any other items that would change the lives of these kids.
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