3-Day Tsavo East & West Safari from Mombasa
Destinations: Kenya (Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Brief Overview | Explore Kenya’s largest national parks—Tsavo East and Tsavo West—from Mombasa or Diani Beach. Tsavo is famous for its “red elephants” (dusty red from the soil), spectacular volcanic landscapes, and crystal-clear Mzima Springs. Perfect for beach holiday add-on. |
DAY-BY-DAY BREAKDOWN
Day 1: Mombasa/Diani – Tsavo East National Park
- Early Morning (6:30 AM): Pick up from your hotel in Mombasa or Diani Beach.
- Late Morning (10:00 AM): Arrive at Buchuma Gate, Tsavo East.
- Morning Game Drive (10:00 AM – 1:30 PM):
- Visit Aruba Dam (waterhole built by British Army in 1952)
- Spot elephants (many with red-dust coloring), “man-eating” lions (historical connection to Tsavo’s man-eating lions of 1898), buffaloes, giraffes, zebras
- Mid-day (1:30 PM): Check into lodge (Voi Wildlife Lodge), lunch.
- Afternoon (4:00 PM): Afternoon game drive until sunset.
- Evening: Dinner, overnight at lodge.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Tsavo East lodge
Day 2: Tsavo East – Tsavo West National Park
- Early Morning (6:30 AM): Early breakfast.
- Morning: Morning game drive in Tsavo East (2-3 hours).
- Late Morning (10:00 AM): Depart Tsavo East for Tsavo West National Park.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM): Arrive Tsavo West, lunch at Ngulia Safari Lodge or Severin Safari Camp.
- Afternoon (4:00 PM): Evening game drive until sunset.
- Evening: Dinner, overnight at Tsavo West lodge.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Tsavo West lodge
Day 3: Tsavo West National Park – Return to Mombasa/Diani
- Early Morning (6:30 AM): Early breakfast.
- Morning (7:30 AM): Visit Mzima Springs (1 hour):
- Crystal clear waters
- Hippos, crocodiles, endemic fish species
- Underwater viewing chamber
- Morning: Continue morning game drive in Tsavo West (9:00-10:30 AM).
- Late Morning (10:30 AM): Depart park, drive back to Mombasa/Diani.
- Afternoon (3:30 PM): Drop off at your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch en route
- Accommodation: None (departure)
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
| Inclusions | Exclusions |
|---|---|
| Hotel pickup/drop off (Mombasa/Diani) | International airfare |
| Private 4×4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof) | Kenya E-visa ($50) |
| Professional English-speaking driver-guide | Travel insurance (mandatory) |
| Accommodation (2 nights full-board) | Personal expenses |
| Park entry fees (Tsavo East & West) | Alcoholic drinks |
| All meals as per itinerary |