3-Day Tsavo East & West Explorer
A three-day loop through Kenya's largest protected wilderness, covering Tsavo West's volcanic scenery and Tsavo East's red-dust elephants, departing from Mombasa or Nairobi.
- Duration
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
- From
- From $749 per person
- Group size
- 2–6 travelers
- Best time
- June–October & January–February
The trip, in short
A three-day loop through Kenya's largest protected wilderness, covering Tsavo West's volcanic scenery and Tsavo East's red-dust elephants, departing from Mombasa or Nairobi.
Kenya’s largest protected wilderness, split into two very different halves: Tsavo West’s volcanic hills, natural springs and red-dust elephants, and Tsavo East’s wide-open plains where those same elephants take on their famous rust-red colour from dust baths in the local soil.
Departing from Mombasa or Nairobi, this three-day loop is built for travelers combining a beach stay with a short, high-value safari, or for anyone wanting a taste of Kenya’s wild south without committing a full week. Game drives cover both parks, with a stop at Mzima Springs’ underwater hippo-viewing window.
What makes this one special
- Red-dust elephants of Tsavo East
- Mzima Springs underwater hippo/fish viewing
- Volcanic scenery and lava flows in Tsavo West
- Big cat sightings in both parks
- Easy add-on from a Mombasa/Diani beach stay
Your itinerary
Day 1: Mombasa/Nairobi to Tsavo West
Transfer to Tsavo West for an afternoon game drive and a stop at Mzima Springs.
Day 2: Tsavo West to Tsavo East
Morning game drive in Tsavo West, then transfer to Tsavo East for an afternoon game drive among the park’s famous red-dust elephants.
Day 3: Tsavo East to Mombasa/Nairobi
Final morning game drive before your departure transfer.
What’s included
Included
- Private safari vehicle and driver-guide
- Park entrance fees for Tsavo East & West
- 2 nights' full board accommodation
- Return transfer from Mombasa or Nairobi
- Bottled water on game drives
Not included
- Flights, visas, travel insurance
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Kenya-registered tour operator
- Tailor-made, never off-the-shelf
- Local guides, fair wages
- Replies within one working day
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