Kenya · Safari

1-Day Tsavo East National Park Wildlife Safari From Mombasa

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Mombasa. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day wildlife safari from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park
  • 02 Morning and afternoon game drives in the park
  • 03 Chance to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birdlife
  • 04 Look out for Tsavo’s famous red elephants
  • 05 Lunch at Ashnil Aruba included
  • 06 Wildlife viewing near Aruba Dam
  • 07 Pickup and drop-off from Mombasa / Diani Beach
  • 08 Park entrance fees and bottled water included

Make the most of a short stay in Mombasa with a full-day safari to Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s best-known wildlife destinations. Travel inland for game drives across open savannah, keeping watch for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, birdlife, and, with luck, members of the Big Five.

With park entry, shared transport, game drives, bottled water, and lunch included, this experience offers an easy way to enjoy a classic safari day trip from the coast. You’ll also visit areas such as Aruba Dam, where wildlife often gathers near the water.

Expect to encounter the famous red elephants of Tsavo and a variety of birdlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Mombasa, Tsavo East National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Wildlife Safari from Mombasa

05:45 AM – Hotel Pick-Up
Begin your adventure with an early morning pick-up from your residence or hotel in Mombasa. Meet your professional safari driver-guide for a short briefing before departure.

06:00 AM – Departure to Tsavo East
Set off on a scenic drive along the Mombasa–Nairobi highway toward Tsavo East National Park. Enjoy views of local villages, open countryside, and the changing landscape as you head inland.

09:00 AM – Morning Game Drive
Arrive at the park and begin your thrilling game drive. Explore the vast savannah in search of wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. Expect to encounter the famous red elephants of Tsavo and a variety of birdlife.

01:00 PM – Lunch at a Park Lodge
Break for a delicious lunch at a selected safari lodge or camp within the park. Relax and enjoy views of the surrounding wilderness, often with animals visible nearby.

02:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive
Continue your safari with an afternoon game drive. This is another excellent opportunity to spot wildlife as animals gather near water sources such as the Aruba Dam.

04:30 PM – Exit the Park
Depart Tsavo East National Park and begin your return journey to the coast.

08:00 PM – Drop-Off in Mombasa
Arrive back in Mombasa and drop off at your hotel or residence, marking the end of an unforgettable safari experience.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Mombasa. 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hot Lunch at Ashnil Aruba
  • Park Entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • Shared Transport
  • Shared Game drives at Tsavo East National Park
  • Pick Up & Drop Of From Mombasa / Diani Beach

What's Not Included

  • Extra Meals & Drinks
  • Anything else not mentioned

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Provide the name of hotel for us to pick you up at 5:45 am on the departure date.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Mombasa.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Mombasa.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Mombasa..

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