Kenya · Safari

2-Day Tsavo East Safari from Kenya's Coast with Big 5 Game Drives

2 Days Round trip from Tsavo National Park Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot Africa's majestic Big 5 in the untamed wilderness of Tsavo East National Park
  • 02 Enjoy lodge views over a waterhole that draws thirsty wild animals
  • 03 Search for elephants, lions, and giraffes on extended game drives
  • 04 Experience Tsavo East's "Theatre of the Wild" from Kenya's coastal beaches

Embark on a 2-day adventure from the pristine coastal beaches to the wild landscapes of Tsavo East National Park. Discover the incredible Big 5, from majestic elephants to prowling lions, during thrilling game drives. Unwind at your lodge with picturesque views of a waterhole, where animals gather, creating a perfect backdrop to your safari experience.

You will have a spectacular view of the waterhole, which, due to the climate, often serves as a water reservoir and attracts thirsty wild animals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Nairobi, Malindi, Mombasa, Tsavo East National Park, Watamu, Diani Beach
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From the Coast to Tsavo East's Theatre of the Wild

  • You will be picked up from your coastal hotel in Mombasa, Diani Beach, Malindi, or Watamu early in the morning, and the journey will continue via Mombasa in the direction of Nairobi to the park entrance gate.
  • Your safari adventure starts here. The first game drive gives you a real safari feeling as you look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, and more.
  • You will check in at your lodge or camp, where you will have lunch, settle in, and enjoy a midday rest during the hottest time of the day.
  • You will have a spectacular view of the waterhole, which, due to the climate, often serves as a water reservoir and attracts thirsty wild animals.
  • After tea time, you will head out on a second extended game drive through the national park in search of the animal inhabitants of the so-called "Theatre of the Wild."
  • Until dusk, you will explore the beauty of nature and its wildlife. Filled with exciting impressions, you can end the evening with dinner at your classic lodge.
2
Day 02

Sunrise Game Drive and Return to the Coast

  • On this great day, you will enjoy an early cup of coffee or tea, and the early morning game drive will start at daybreak, the best time of day to see the big cats.
  • After the early morning game drive, there will be a rich breakfast. You will then pack your luggage and check out.
  • You will roam the park once more in search of wild animals, and then it will be time to say goodbye to nature.
  • Before lunch, you will make a short stop at Kilimanjaro Restaurant for a short break and lunch.
  • After lunch, the tour takes you back to your hotel or cottage, and in the late afternoon, your driver will say goodbye to you.

Kwaheri! Goodbye, next time!

A good safari to get to know the wilderness!

Diani Beach, Mombasa, Tsavo East National Park waterhole

Where this trip takes you

Diani Beach, Mombasa, Tsavo East National Park waterhole

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tsavo National Park 6 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Full-board accommodation on safari
  • Meals as stipulated in the itinerary
  • All park entry fees
  • Scheduled game drives
  • Safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Services of a tour guide
  • Bottled water during the safari
  • Government taxes

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Soft drinks and local beers

What to bring

  1. Passport, itinerary, travel insurance documents, and e-tickets
  2. Prescription medications
  3. Prescription glasses, sunglasses, hat, and sunblock
  4. Camera, video equipment, and binoculars
  5. Clothes and toiletries
  6. Phone, music, tablet, or laptop
  7. Preventative pharmaceuticals
  8. Odds and ends - a good torch (flashlight) and a book
  9. Hand luggage
  10. Finally, don't forget your sense of humor, patience, and some common sense!

Know before you go

  1. Hotel standard
  2. Hotel location
  3. Service at the hotel
  4. Change of hotel during the tour
  5. Room configuration
  6. Meals during the tour
  7. Lunch on Day 1 / last day
  8. AC in the safari vehicle
  9. Problems with the vehicle or guide
  10. Vehicle breakdown
  11. Issues with the itinerary
  12. Spotting wildlife in parks
  13. Seeing the Great Migration on safari
  14. Delays or changes in local flight schedules
  15. Details in the voucher
  16. Balance payment

Tsavo East National Park is one of the best parks in Kenya, and it's unlike anywhere else in East Africa. It has a reputation for big herds of elephants, often caked in the red Tsavo dust, big cats, including maneless male lions, and wild backcountry that's fun to explore away from the crowds. Because of its proximity to the Kenyan coast, Tsavo East is a convenient park if you're looking to combine a wildlife safari with some time spent at the beach. It also has excellent accommodation while you're here. But it's still a fantastic place to visit no matter how little time you have.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Tsavo National Park.

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