5 Days Safari – Tsavo East & Tsavo West National Parks
Features
Overview
Explore Kenya’s largest national park complex on this expansive wilderness safari. Tsavo offers vast red-earth landscapes, volcanic scenery, and some of the country’s most dramatic wildlife encounters. A 5-day Tsavo East & West safari delivers:
- Two contrasting ecosystems in one journey
- High chance of seeing elephants, lions, and buffalo
- Unique volcanic landscapes and natural springs
- Less crowded experience compared to Maasai Mara
- Strong photography opportunities due to open terrain
Highlights
- Game drives in both Tsavo East and Tsavo West
- Iconic red elephants, lions, and giraffes
- Visit to Aruba Dam, Mzima Springs, and Shetani Lava Flows
- Dramatic volcanic landscapes and untouched wilderness
- Return to Nairobi or optional extension to the coast
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What's Included
- Accommodations (Resorts, Camps, or Hotel)
- Beverages, drinking water, morning tea
- Drinking water during safari
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Park entry fees
- Tour Guide
- Transport (4x4 Landcruiser or Safari Van)
What's Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks & personal expenses
- Maasai Village visit (KSh 1,000 – 2,000 / $20–50)
- Optional activities
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Tour Rates
- Budget package: $750 – $1100 per person sharing
- Luxury package: $1700 – $2800+ per person sharing
- Mid-Range package: $1100 – $1500 per person sharing
- Private Mid-Range package: $1200 – $1700 per person sharing
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi/Mombasa → Tsavo East National Park
Early morning departure through the Nairobi–Mombasa highway. Entry into Tsavo East marks the beginning of game viewing almost immediately, as wildlife roams freely near the park gate.
Afternoon game drive focuses on:
- Red elephants dusting themselves in iron-rich soil
- Lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo
- Galana River and open savannah landscapes
Overnight in a lodge or tented camp inside or near Tsavo East.
Day 2: Full Day Tsavo East Exploration
A full day dedicated to wildlife viewing in Tsavo East.
Key attractions:
- Lugard Falls (rocky rapids on Galana River)
- Yatta Plateau (world’s longest lava flow)
- Large elephant herds and predator tracking
Evening relaxation at the lodge with optional sunset game drive.
Day 3: Tsavo East → Tsavo West National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Tsavo West (approximately 3–4 hours drive).
Afternoon game drive includes:
- Shetani Lava Flows (historic volcanic terrain)
- Rhino Sanctuary (Ngulia area)
- Scenic rocky hills and dense vegetation
Tsavo West offers a more dramatic landscape compared to East.
Day 4: Tsavo West Full-Day Safari
Full immersion in Tsavo West’s diverse ecosystem.
Highlights:
- Mzima Springs (crystal-clear water with hippos & crocodiles)
- Chyulu Hills views
- Big game spotting: elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo
Optional guided nature walks depending on lodge policy.
Morning Game Drive → Return to Nairobi/Mombasa
Final early morning game drive followed by breakfast and departure.
You exit the park with a final chance to spot predators before returning to the city or coastal beach destinations.
