Discover Kenya’s Legendary Red Elephants & Scenic Wilderness
Experience the best of Kenya’s largest protected ecosystem on this exciting 3-day safari through Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park.
From the famous red elephants of Tsavo East to the crystal-clear waters of Mzima Springs and the dramatic Shetani Lava Flow in Tsavo West, this safari combines spectacular wildlife viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable safari experiences.
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Return transport in a custom 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser (or Safari Van, depending on package selected)
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- 2 nights' accommodation in safari lodges or tented camps
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Unlimited game drives as per the itinerary
- Tsavo East National Park entrance fees
- Tsavo West National Park entrance fees
- Guided visit to Mzima Springs
- Visit to Shetani Lava Flow
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Pick-up and drop-off from hotels or residences in Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu, or Malindi
Cost Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Kenya Visa fees (where applicable)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide and lodge staff
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.)
- Items of a personal nature
Tour Itinerary
Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or residence in Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu, or Malindi at approximately 7:30 AM.
Drive along the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway with a brief stop at Kilimanjaro Curio Shop (or Engwata Curio Shop) for refreshments, stretching, and souvenir shopping before continuing to Tsavo East National Park.
Arrive at the park in the late morning and begin your first game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp. Tsavo East is renowned for its vast open plains, the famous red-dust elephants, and abundant wildlife including lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, impalas, gazelles, hartebeests, and numerous bird species.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and some relaxation.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy tea or coffee before setting off on an exciting evening game drive. As temperatures cool, wildlife becomes more active, offering excellent opportunities to spot grazing herbivores and predators preparing for the evening hunt.
Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge / Sentrim Tsavo Camp / Voi Wildlife Lodge / Similar
Begin the day with an early morning game drive, one of the best times to experience the African wilderness as wildlife is most active before the heat of the day.
Return to the lodge for a full breakfast before checking out and departing for Tsavo West National Park.
Enjoy a game drive en route to the spectacular Mzima Springs, a natural oasis fed by underground streams flowing from the Chyulu Hills. Take a guided nature walk along the viewing platforms where you may observe:
Hippopotamuses
Nile crocodiles
Tilapia fish
Monitor lizards
Monkeys
Numerous bird species
Continue through the park with game viewing en route to your lodge for lunch.
After some leisure time, head out on an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and the diverse birdlife that inhabits Tsavo West's volcanic landscape.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge / Ngulia Safari Lodge / Similar
After an early breakfast, check out and embark on your final morning game drive.
Visit the fascinating Shetani Lava Flow, a vast expanse of black volcanic rock formed during volcanic eruptions hundreds of years ago. According to local folklore, the molten lava appeared so mysterious that it was believed to have been created by supernatural forces—hence the name Shetani, meaning "devil" in Swahili.
Continue your game drive as you exit the park, offering one final opportunity to spot wildlife and capture memorable photographs.
Stop for lunch at Lion Hill Lodge, where you can enjoy panoramic views overlooking Tsavo East National Park.
After lunch, continue your journey back to the coast, arriving in Mombasa during the late afternoon or in Diani, Kilifi, Watamu, or Malindi in the early evening.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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