Private Safari

3 Days Tsavo East & West Safari from Mombasa – Big Five Kenya Safari Tour

Experience an unforgettable Tsavo East and West Safari from Mombasa, a 3-day jou ey through two of Kenya’s largest and most iconic national parks. This safari offers incredible opportunities to spot the Big Five, see the famous re

Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
DepartureMombasa / Diani / Coast
DestinationTsavo East National Park
Safari StylePrivate Safari
GroupPrivate / Flexible

Safari Overview

Experience an unforgettable Tsavo East and West Safari from Mombasa, a 3-day jou ey through two of Kenya’s largest and most iconic national parks. This safari offers incredible opportunities to spot the Big Five, see the famous red elephants, and explore diverse landscapes ranging from open savannah to volcanic terrain. Ideal for travelers staying at the Kenyan coast, this safari combines wildlife, scenery, and comfort in a short but immersive adventure.

What is Included

  • Private safari transport in a suitable safari vehicle
  • Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • Game drives and sightseeing described in the confirmed itinerary
  • Park entrance fees where stated in your confirmed quotation
  • Accommodation and meals according to the confirmed safari programme
  • Government taxes and applicable local safari services

What is Excluded

  • International and domestic flights unless specifically included
  • Travel insurance, visas and personal medical expenses
  • Drinks, laundry, gratuities and personal purchases
  • Optional activities not listed in the confirmed itinerary
  • Any item described as optional or payable directly

Accommodation

  • Ashnil Aruba Lodge
  • Satao Camp
  • Voi Safari Lodge
  • Voi Wildlife Lodge
  • Severin Safari Camp
  • Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
  • Zomeni Lion Hill Lodge

Final lodge or camp selection is confirmed with your quotation and may be adapted to budget, availability and travel style.

Safari Highlights

  • Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park
  • Tsavo East to Tsavo West National Park
  • Tsavo West to Mombasa

Day-to-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Mombasa at 6:30 AM. You will drive to Tsavo East National Park through Bachuma Gate. Enjoy a game drive en route, spotting wildlife as you head toward your lodge for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, head out for another exciting game drive. Tsavo East is famous for:

  • Large herds of red elephants
  • Open plains and acacia woodland
  • Popular sites such as Mudanda Rock and Aruba Dam
  • Wildlife including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and antelopes
  • Over 500 bird species

Dinner and Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge / Satao Camp / Voi Safari Lodge / Voi Wildlife Lodge Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Tsavo East to Tsavo West National Park

Start your day with an early morning game drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast, proceed with a game drive en route to Tsavo West National Park. Arrive at your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive including a visit to the Rhino Sanctuary.

Highlights of Tsavo West include:

  • Diverse landscapes: forests, hills, lava flows, and rivers
  • Shetani Lava Flow and Chaimu Crater
  • Wildlife such as rhinos, elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and giraffes
  • Over 600 bird species
  • Views of Mount Kilimanjaro

The park is also historically known for the “Man-Eaters of Tsavo,” made famous in the film The Ghost and the Darkness.

Dinner and Overnight: Severin Safari Camp / Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge Meals: Full Board

Day 3: Tsavo West to Mombasa

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final game drive. Visit Mzima Springs, one of the park’s most famous attractions. Here you can observe hippos, crocodiles, and fish in crystal-clear natural spring water through an underwater viewing chamber. Continue with a game drive en route to lunch at Zomeni Lion Hill Lodge. After lunch, depart for Mombasa, arriving at your hotel in the early evening.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Park to Park Journey

Safari Route Map

Follow the safari from the starting point through each park and reserve. Route illustration is schematic and not to scale.

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INDIAN
OCEAN
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Start PointMombasa to Tsavo East National Park
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Safari StopTsavo East to Tsavo West National Park
3
End PointTsavo West to Mombasa
Safari Route National Park / Reserve
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Mombasa to Tsavo East National ParkStart Point
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Tsavo East to Tsavo West National ParkSafari Stop
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Tsavo West to MombasaEnd Point

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