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2 nights · From USD 980 per person

3 Days 2 Nights Tsavo East National Park Private Safari from Mombasa

Duration
3 days · 2 nights
From
USD 980 per person sharing
Best time
January to December

Worth knowing

What makes this one different.

  1. I

    Private 4x4 safari experience

    Travel in a private safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for excellent wildlife viewing and photography.

  2. II

    Big game viewing

    Look out for elephants. Lions. Giraffes. Zebras. Buffaloes. Antelopes and an impressive variety of birdlife.

  3. III

    Scenic wilderness

    Explore open plains. Seasonal waterholes and the beautiful landscapes around the Galana River and Aruba Dam.

  4. IV

    3-day private Tsavo East National Park safari from Mombasa.

    Convenient pickup and drop-off at your Mombasa hotel or coastal accommodation.

Accommodation

Where you sleep, night by night.

Camps and lodges of this standard, named where we have a firm allocation. We will confirm the exact property before anything is booked.

The route

Day by day.

  1. 1

    Tsavo

    Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park

    Pickup | Scenic drive | Afternoon game drive | Dinner and overnight Your Tsavo East safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Mombasa. Nyali. Bamburi. Diani Beach or another agreed coastal location. Meet your professional driver-guide and depart for Tsavo East National Park. Enjoy the changing coastal scenery as you travel inland toward one of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Arrive at the park and enter through an appropriate gate depending on your route and accommodation location. Begin your first game drive as you explore the vast savannah in search of wildlife. Tsavo East is particularly famous for its red elephants. These magnificent animals often appear rust-red because they dust themselves with the park's distinctive red soil. Keep your camera ready for sightings of elephants. Giraffes. Zebras. Buffaloes. Warthogs. Gazelles and other wildlife. With luck you may also encounter lions or other predators resting in the shade or moving across the plains. Continue toward your lodge or safari camp for check-in and lunch depending on arrival time. Later enjoy an afternoon game drive when wildlife may be active around water sources and open grazing areas. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and a relaxing night surrounded by the atmosphere of the African wilderness. Meals: Lunch and dinner where included in the selected package. Overnight: Budget. Midrange or luxury accommodation.

  2. 2

    Tsavo

    Day 2: Full-day Tsavo East wildlife safari

    Morning game drive | Breakfast | Extensive wildlife exploration | Afternoon safari Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy breakfast at your lodge or camp. Today is dedicated to discovering more of Tsavo East on an extended wildlife safari. Set out with your guide to explore different sections of the park. Depending on wildlife movements. Road conditions and your lodge location. Your game drive may include the areas around Aruba Dam. The Galana River or other accessible wildlife-viewing routes. Aruba Dam can attract animals seeking water. While the Galana River provides a striking backdrop for photography and wildlife observation. Your guide will help you look for animal tracks. Birdlife and signs of predator activity along the way. Tsavo East is known for its large elephant herds and open landscapes. You may also encounter lions. Buffaloes. Giraffes. Zebras. Impalas. Waterbucks. Lesser kudu and a variety of other species. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Which makes every game drive unique. Return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax. Depending on your preference and the lodge's location. You may choose a longer game drive with a packed lunch instead of returning to camp midday. In the afternoon continue exploring the park in search of additional wildlife and photographic opportunities. The changing light across the red earth and golden plains makes this an excellent time for safari photography. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and your second night in Tsavo East. Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and dinner where included. Overnight: Budget. Midrange or luxury accommodation.

  3. 3

    Day 3: Morning game drive and return to Mombasa

    Breakfast | Final wildlife sightings | Return to the coast Enjoy an early breakfast before checking out and beginning your final Tsavo East safari experience. Depending on your departure schedule and the location of your accommodation. Enjoy a short morning game drive or travel through the park on a wildlife-viewing route toward the exit gate. Morning hours can offer rewarding opportunities to spot animals before the day becomes hot. Look out for elephants gathering near water sources. Giraffes browsing among the trees and plains game grazing in the open grasslands. Your guide will make the most of the available time while keeping your return journey comfortable. Exit Tsavo East and begin your journey back to the Kenyan coast. Arrive in Mombasa or your agreed coastal drop-off location later in the day depending on traffic. Road conditions and the distance to your hotel. Your memorable 3-day Tsavo East National Park private safari concludes with drop-off at your hotel. Diani Beach accommodation or another agreed location. Meals: Breakfast and lunch depending on the package and departure time. Accommodation: No overnight stay on Day 3.

Before you book

Per person sharing

SeasonWhenRate
Budget SafariValue for moneyUSD 980
Midrange SafariComfort and valueUSD 1,150
Luxury SafariPremium wilderness stayUSD 1,890

Subject to availability when you book. A single supplement applies to solo travellers.

What is included

Your safari includes

  • - Private round-trip transport from Mombasa in a safari vehicle.
  • - Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide.
  • - Game drives as outlined in the itinerary.
  • - Two nights' accommodation in your selected category.
  • - Meals according to the confirmed accommodation and package.
  • - Tsavo East National Park entry fees if explicitly included in your quotation.
  • - Bottled drinking water during game drives.
  • - Hotel pickup and drop-off at an agreed location.

Not included

  • International flights and airport transfers not specified in the booking.
  • Personal expenses and laundry.
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages.
  • Tips and gratuities for your driver-guide and lodge staff.
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
  • Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.

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