Kenya · Safari

2-Day Tsavo East Safari from Mombasa or Diani with Aruba Dam

2 Days Round trip from Mombasa Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience thrilling morning and afternoon game drives across vast savannah landscapes
  • 02 Spot iconic wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and cheetahs
  • 03 Visit Aruba Dam, a hotspot for animal sightings and photography
  • 04 Witness a spectacular African sunset over the Tsavo plains

Embark on an unforgettable 2-day safari adventure to Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya's oldest and largest game reserves. Beginning with an early morning departure from the coast, this experience takes you deep into the heart of the savannah to encounter a wide variety of wildlife, including red elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. Enjoy multiple game drives, scenic landscapes, and excellent photography opportunities, with an overnight stay in a comfortable lodge or camp.

Visit Aruba Dam, a popular spot for observing wildlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Nairobi, Malindi, Voi, Mombasa, Tsavo East National Park, Diani Beach
Languages Dutch, English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Full-Day Game Drive in Tsavo East

  • Depart early in the morning, between 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM, from Mombasa, Diani Beach, or Malindi.

  • Drive to Tsavo East National Park via Bachuma Gate.

  • Begin a morning game drive en route to your lodge or camp.

  • Spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and the iconic red-dust-covered elephants of Tsavo.

  • Visit Aruba Dam, a popular spot for observing wildlife.

  • Arrive at the lodge or camp around midday for lunch and some rest.

  • Recommended accommodation: Sentrim Tsavo Camp or Voi Safari Lodge.

  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

  • Look out for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and possibly leopards.

  • Capture sunset views across the savannah, perfect for photography.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Morning Game Drive and Departure

  • Start with an optional early morning game drive around 6:00 AM to increase your chances of predator sightings and see wildlife during peak activity.

  • Return to the lodge for breakfast.

  • Check out and enjoy a final game drive while exiting the park.

  • Explore a different route or region of the park depending on your exit point, such as Manyani Gate if proceeding toward Nairobi.

  • Depart Tsavo East and travel to your next destination, either Nairobi or the Kenyan coast.

Tsavo East National Park savannah, Aruba Dam, red-dust-covered elephants, Tsavo plains sunset

Where this trip takes you

Tsavo East National Park savannah, Aruba Dam, red-dust-covered elephants, Tsavo plains sunset

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mombasa 6 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Enjoy game drives in Tsavo East National Park with opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife.

  • Travel in a safari van or Land Cruiser for comfortable transportation.

  • Stay at selected accommodations with comfortable amenities.

  • Receive drinking water throughout the safari to stay hydrated.

  • Indulge in buffet-style meals during your stay.

  • Take part in animal and bird-watching sessions to observe the park's diverse wildlife.

  • Experience breathtaking sunset views over the park's expansive plains.

  • All park entry fees are covered in the package.

What's Not Included

  • Personal items such as souvenirs, toiletries, etc.

  • Any services or items not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.

What to bring

  • Light clothes for the safari

  • Camera

  • Binoculars

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Swimwear (if planning to swim at the lodge)

  • Sunscreen

  • Warm clothes (it gets colder at night)

Know before you go

  • Tsavo is hot during the day and cooler at night.

  • Observe park rules and avoid littering in the park.

  • The drive from Mombasa to Tsavo takes about 2 hours.

  • The drive from Diani to Tsavo takes about 3 hours.

  • Optional Masai village tour on the last day (USD 15 per person, paid separately).

  • Tips are optional.

  • Game drives end by 6:30 PM.

  • Night game drives are available separately, depending on the lodge.

  • Our fleet comes with open roofs for better animal viewing and photos.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Mombasa.

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