Kenya · Safari

3-Day Tsavo East and West Wildlife Safari from Nairobi with Rhino Sanctuary

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy game drives in Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks
  • 02 Spot lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and diverse birdlife
  • 03 Visit the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary in Tsavo West
  • 04 See wildlife gather at Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock
  • 05 Explore the lush oasis of Mzima Springs with hippos and crocodiles

Embark on a 3-day wildlife safari through Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, divided by the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, and enjoy rich game viewing amid diverse wildlife and bird species. Spot lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and many other animals and birds as you explore these two famous parks. Along the way, take in the beautiful sights and sounds of nature, from red-dust plains and watering holes to lush springs and striking savannah scenery.

The crystal waters feeding this haven and the palm-shrouded banks impart the feeling of a lush oasis.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nairobi, Mombasa, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Tsavo East Safari Adventure

  • 06:00 hrs. - Your driver/guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Nairobi airport.
  • We'll head out in our 4 x 4 Jeep for Tsavo East on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, also known as the early explorers' route.
  • We'll arrive at Tsavo's gate, where the immense sweep of the park's great expanse will fill our horizon. Take a break if you'd like, but then we'll fire up the 4 x 4 and head off on our first game drive. This is big savannah country, and we'll be looking for lions and the great elephants that populate these red-dust plains. Punctuating the arid sweep of the park, its refreshing watering holes are a natural draw for the reserve's thirsty inhabitants.
  • We may visit Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock to watch the elephants and lesser creatures gather for sustenance at these watering spots.
  • We'll enjoy lunch and then jump into the 4 x 4 for more afternoon game drives. Throughout your safari, your driver/guide is your expert advisor on all manner of wildlife and the wondrous scenes of nature before you.

You'll spend your first safari night at Tsavo East at the lodge or tented camp of your choice.

2
Day 02

Tsavo East to Tsavo West via Mzima Springs

  • When in Tsavo East, we rise with the birds, that is, before the sun. Our early morning game drive will afford us exquisite views of the park emerging in the dawning light. In this special atmosphere, we will observe the animals as they come into the new day.
  • Breakfast follows at our lodge or tented camp, and then we're off again on another game drive to discover buffalo, impala, eland, and some of the park's 500 species of birds.
  • But soon, it's time to journey to Tsavo West. The short drive there will give us more opportunities to spot wildlife.
  • The look and feel of this park is different - more colour, more foliage, and some very green surprises like Mzima Springs. The crystal waters feeding this haven and the palm-shrouded banks impart the feeling of a lush oasis. We'll look for hippos, crocodiles, exotic fish, and migratory birdlife.
  • The park is also home to the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, protecting at least 80 of these endangered animals. We'll drive through and perhaps spot some of the magnificent rhinos.
  • Our final safari night will be in Tsavo West at your choice of accommodation.
3
Day 03

Final Game Drive in Tsavo West and Return to Nairobi

  • It's another early morning for safari-goers! Let's add more animal sightings to our list.
  • A delicious safari breakfast follows, and then one more bonus game drive over the striking plains of Tsavo West. Look for bushbaby, hartebeest, impala, and, scampering in the park's many acacia trees, monkeys.
  • But now it's time to exit the park on our way back to Nairobi.
  • We should have you back to your hotel, residence, or the airport in the late afternoon, approximately 17:30 hrs. (5:30 pm).

We hope you checked off lots of wildlife from your list and enjoyed your time at these two famous parks.

Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Mzima Springs

Where this trip takes you

Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Mzima Springs

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Nairobi airport-hotel pick-up and drop-off transfers
  • Tour in our standard customized pop-top 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep
  • Services of an experienced English/other-speaking safari tour guide/driver
  • Stay in the economy, comfort, or luxury safari lodges/tented camps (your choice)
  • Game viewing drives
  • Park entrance fees
  • All meals on safari
  • Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
  • The Flying Doctors' emergency medical evacuation/rescue insurance cover
  • Pick-up and drop-off at Nairobi hotel, airport, or residence
  • Government taxes and local levies

What's Not Included

  • Bottled and soft drinks
  • Items and services of a personal nature
  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • Clients staying at Taita Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick & Taita Hills Lodges) will do game drives in the respective conservancies and not at Tsavo West National Park.
  • This 3-day safari tour from Nairobi and return departs daily (we book the safari tour according to your dates).
  • You are required to set your own safari travel dates depending on your holiday plans and possible flight schedules.
  • Safari tour price is indicated in US$ (it can be paid in any convertible currency, including Euros, GBP, etc.).
  • We can customize this safari tour to suit your personal preferences and circumstances (we welcome your suggestions in this case).
  • If you wish, this safari tour can be extended to spend more days at either Tsavo West or Tsavo East National Park (extra cost details shall be provided).
  • Natural World Kenya Safaris advocates sustainability. We invite you to join our social responsibility projects under the Pack for a Purpose initiative.
  • If you choose to stay at Voyager Ziwani Camp, you shall not visit the Rhino Sanctuary due to the distance factor (instead, you shall have a night game viewing drive).
  • This safari tour is private for your party in our standard 4 x 4 Jeep with a dedicated driver-guide.
  • The indicated travel times on this tour itinerary are estimates and may vary due to general road conditions, weather variations, and traffic density.
  • Distances are provided to each park entry gate (please allow extra time depending on the location of your safari lodge or tented camp in the parks).
  • Safari starts at 7:00 AM from your Nairobi hotel, airport, or residence, with return drop-off at approximately 1700 hours.
  • Safari starting time can be adjusted if starting from Nairobi airport, according to your arrival flight schedule.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $390.00 — $570.00
Double Sharing $390.00 — $570.00

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