Get a taste of Kenya’s wild side on this 2-day Tsavo East safari from the coast: Mombasa, Diani & Watamu. Tsavo East National Park is just 3-4 hours from Mombasa and Diani, making it perfect for short breaks. Known as “Theatre of the Wild”, Tsavo East is famous for large herds of red dust elephants, lions, cheetah, buffalo, and over 500 bird species. Tsavo’s elephants bathe in red soil, creating iconic photo moments. This compact itinerary starts and ends at your coast hotel, giving you maximum wildlife in minimum time.
Get a taste of Kenya’s wild side on this 2-day Tsavo East safari from the coast: Mombasa, Diani & Watamu. Tsavo East National Park is just 3-4 hours from Mombasa and Diani, making it perfect for short breaks. Known as “Theatre of the Wild”, Tsavo East is famous for large herds of red dust elephants, lions, cheetah, buffalo, and over 500 bird species. Tsavo’s elephants bathe in red soil, creating iconic photo moments. This compact itinerary starts and ends at your coast hotel, giving you maximum wildlife in minimum time.
Game viewing
Diverse wildlife
Aruba dam
DestinationsTsavo EastStart / EndMombasaDeparturesDailyBest TimeAll time
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Mombasa - Tsavo East
You’ll be picked up from your coastal hotel and drive along Mombasa/Nairobi highway, enter Tsavo East through Bachuma gate. Tsavo East is the biggest wildlife sanctuary in Kenya noted for its vast elephant herds and a variety of games including lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebra and waterbuck among many others. Lunch at Ashnil Aruba Camp or alternative. After a short rest proceed for an afternoon game drive to Aruba Dam and Lugard Falls. Aruba Dam attracts elephants, buffalo, and water birds. Return to lodge/camp for dinner and overnight under Tsavo’s starry skies. earch for . Approx Transit time: 3 hrs Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Tsavo East - Mombasa
Pre-breakfast game drive looking for animals, red elephants, lion, giraffe, zebra, and lesser kudu in the open plains . *Sunrise safari*: Early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Tsavo East is best for cheetah sightings and red elephant herds at mud baths. Visit Mudanda Rock viewpoint for panoramic views over the park and seasonal Tsavo River. Breakfast at the camp. Later on game drive en-route as you leave the park in further search of animals. Lunch then proceed to Mombasa arriving late in the afternoon. Approx Transit time: 3 hrs Meal plan: Lunch
Inclusions
Private transportation in a custom safari landcruiser with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.
Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
Full board accommodation in the lodge/tented camp as mentioned
Bottled water for use during the safari
Game drives and all park entry fees
Exclusions
International air transportation to and from coast
Coast Accommodation
Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
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