3-Day Tsavo Safari from Nairobi with Tsavo East and West

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Tsavo East
• 02 Visit the fantastic scenery of the famous Mzima Springs
• 03 Learn about the famous man-eaters of Tsavo
• 04 Marvel at the red elephants and migratory and native birds

Embark on a wilderness safari through Tsavo National Park, the largest in Kenya and home to two of the world's finest game-viewing locations. Explore both Tsavo East and Tsavo West, separated only by a road, and discover majestic landscapes alongside large populations of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, black rhinos, and big cats. From the crystal-clear waters of Mzima Springs to the vast savanna of Tsavo East, this 3-day safari combines scenic beauty with remarkable wildlife encounters.

Embark on a wilderness safari through Tsavo National Park, the largest in Kenya and home to two of the world's finest game-viewing locations.

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 Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Mombasa, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Chyulu Hills

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Tsavo West and Mzima Springs

• Upon arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by your guide or driver, who will be waiting to collect you.
• Embark on a morning drive from Nairobi or Mombasa to Tsavo West National Park. Enjoy the scenic views along the way as you pass through beautiful landscapes.
• Tsavo West is the most visited section of Tsavo National Park, offering fabulous scenery in addition to its wildlife. Foremost among its attractions is the famous Mzima Springs. This crystal-clear spring is a paradise for a variety of fish, hippos, and crocodiles, which can be viewed from an underwater observation tunnel. The magnificent scenery also includes the Shetani lava flow - a reminder of the molten outpouring that spilled down the scenic slopes of the nearby Chyulu Hills over the last three centuries.

2

Day 02

Game Drives in Tsavo East

• Experience the magical Tsavo East with morning and afternoon game drives, as well as lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay at your lodge or camp.
• Tsavo East is world-famous for the man-eaters of Tsavo, its red elephants, and excellent game viewing, including cheetahs, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and numerous other wildlife species. A variety of migratory and native birds can also be seen here. Most of the park consists of semi-arid grasslands and savanna.

3

Day 03

Return to Nairobi via Carnivore Restaurant

• Depart after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon at Carnivore Restaurant for a farewell lunch or early dinner, and later transfer to JKIA for your flight back home. Alternatively, you will be dropped off at your pickup hotel or at the coast for your beach vacation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Transportation
• All taxes/VAT
• Round-trip airport transfer
• Drinking water
• An English-speaking professional guide/driver

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips
• Personal items
• Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Know before you go

• Visa
  • Most nationalities now require a visa for Kenya, including Britons, most EU nationals, Australians, New Zealanders, Americans, and Canadians. Single-entry and transit visas are available online, and soon all visas will have to be obtained online. Alternatively, visas are available in advance or on arrival. The Kenyan government plans for all visas to be obtained online and may stop issuing visas on arrival at short notice. Please contact your local Kenyan High Commission or Consulate for the latest information. The visa cost is US$50 for a single-entry visa and US$100 for an East Africa visa, valid for travel in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda - if the website still says "coming soon," please check with the Kenyan High Commission. You must first register on the e-citizens website, including uploading a photo sized 500px x 500px, before applying. For the application process, you will need details of the accommodation used, which the guides will send you, as well as the itinerary, a photo measuring 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm, and a scanned or photographed copy of your passport's bio/photo page. If, after visiting Kenya, you will also travel to Uganda and Rwanda, you may apply for an East African Visa that will cover all three countries. This visa is currently available upon arrival in Nairobi. Please contact the Kenyan High Commission for more information about the combined visa from Kenya.
• Vaccinations
  • There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid, and Hepatitis A. Malaria prophylaxis is essential, and it is suggested that you seek advice from your GP or travel health clinic about which malaria tablets to take. Dengue fever is a known risk in places visited. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available for Dengue; therefore, the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. It is recommended that you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.