Kenya · Safari

3-Day Tsavo East and Taita Hills Wildlife Safari from Mombasa

3 Days Round trip from Mombasa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy game drives in Tsavo East National Park and Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
  • 02 Look out for the Big Five, black rhinos, zebras, jackals, and spotted hyenas
  • 03 Experience sunrise and sunset wildlife viewing for excellent animal-spotting opportunities
  • 04 Stay at the unique Salt Lick Lodge overlooking a water hole visited by wildlife

Embark on a 3-day wildlife safari to Tsavo East National Park and Taita Hills Game Sanctuary in Kenya for exclusive game viewing. Look out for the Big Five and other animals such as waterbucks, zebras, black rhinos, jackals, spotted hyenas, and different species of birds. Take in the beautiful sights and sounds of nature and lose yourself in the greenery of Taita Hills Sanctuary.

This privately run wildlife sanctuary is home to many animals, including zebras, giraffes, elephants, waterbucks, hartebeests, impalas, and many others that roam the wilderness between the sanctuary and Tsavo West National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Malindi, Mombasa, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Taita Hills, Diani Beach
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park Safari

  • Connect with your safari guide, who will pick you up from your hotel or resort lobby in Mombasa, Tiwi, Diani, or Malindi to begin the itinerary.
  • Then, drive along the Mombasa - Nairobi Highway, which takes around two hours to Bachuma Gate, where you will register for entry into Tsavo East National Park by mid-morning. You will make some stops on the way to use the washroom at a curio shop and buy any souvenirs you may like.
  • Begin your first safari game drive right from the gate as you search for animals towards Aruba Dam or along other tracking routes, depending on the location of the animals. Follow the guide's advice at all times for maximum animal-spotting opportunities.
  • Check into a lodge, where you will have lunch and some rest.
  • Later, proceed with safari game viewing.
  • Return for dinner and an overnight stay at a lodge before nightfall.
2
Day 02

Tsavo East to Taita Hills Game Sanctuary

  • This morning, you will wake up for an early morning safari at sunrise. Your private safari guide will lead you in a morning search for nocturnal species retiring from a night of hunting, as well as diurnal animals rising for a new day. Many animals are more active during the early hours before the sun becomes too hot.
  • Check back into the lodge or camp for breakfast.
  • Then, head out on game drives en route as you leave Tsavo East and travel through the Voi-Holili-Arusha Highway (A23) towards Taita Hills Game Sanctuary.
  • Arrive at Taita Hills, have lunch, and enjoy some rest.
  • Take a dip in the swimming pool at Taita Hills to cool down, if interested.
  • After lunch and some rest, set off for the sunset game drive in Taita Hills Game Sanctuary. This privately run wildlife sanctuary is home to many animals, including zebras, giraffes, elephants, waterbucks, hartebeests, impalas, and many others that roam the wilderness between the sanctuary and Tsavo West National Park.
  • Later, before dusk, check in at Salt Lick Lodge, a unique tree lodge with a water hole that attracts many animals that come to drink from it.
3
Day 03

Taita Hills Safari and Return to Mombasa or Diani

  • Wake up for an early morning game viewing in Taita Hills Game Sanctuary before returning to the lodge for breakfast.
  • After breakfast, head out for one last morning game drive before returning to the lodge for lunch.
  • Then, return to your beach resort in Mombasa or Diani Beach with great memories.

Tour ends.

Tsavo East National Park, Aruba Dam, Taita Hills Game Sanctuary, Salt Lick Lodge

Where this trip takes you

Tsavo East National Park, Aruba Dam, Taita Hills Game Sanctuary, Salt Lick Lodge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mombasa 6 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 safari car
  • Pick-up and drop-off at a Nairobi hotel or residence
  • Park entrance fees
  • All meals on safari
  • Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
  • Window seats and views from the open top

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Tipping the crew
  • Visas
  • Additional park fees

Know before you go

  • Want no mileage or fuel limits.
  • High maintenance standards - we have our own maintenance shop.
  • Both of our safari cars are new.
  • All of our cars are 4x4 with pop-top roofs.
  • All of our vehicles have coolers.
  • All of our safari cars have camera charging ports.
  • Most of our vehicles are air-conditioned.
  • We provide water during the safari.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Mombasa, Kenya
Tour start
Mombasa, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Mombasa.

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