2-Day Mombasa Tsavo East Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Mombasa to Tsavo East – The Gateway to Wilderness

Early morning from Mombasa, head North. As you approach Tsavo East, the landscape transforms into golden plains dotted with acacia trees and distant hills. Arrive at the park’s entrance and begin your first game drive, where your eyes will be drawn to herds of elephants moving gracefully across the plains and giraffes towering above the canopy. Stop at the famous Aruba Dam, a favorite watering hole for elephants and buffalo, offering fantastic photographic opportunities.

Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the waterhole, listening to the sounds of the wild. Post-lunch, venture deeper into the park to spot elusive predators like the lion pride resting in the shade or the sneaky leopard maneuvering through the trees. These captivating sights make for perfect photo moments. As evening approaches, check into your comfortable lodge, where you will unwind with a refreshing drink, soaking in the tranquil wilderness under the stars- an experience that will surely leave you eager for Day 2.

Main Destination:

Tsavo East National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

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CheetahOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

WildebeestRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ashnil Aruba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Wildlife Encounters and Return to Mombasa

Rise early to greet the dawn with a final game drive through Tsavo East. The early morning light enhances the landscape’s dramatic beauty, and the air is filled with the sounds of birds and the distant roars of lions. Watch a herd of buffalos crossing the plains or an antelope sprinting through the tall grass. As the sun rises higher, animal encounters continue-perhaps spotting a Cheetah or a solitary rhinoceros.

After breakfast, pack up and embark on a scenic drive back toward Mombasa, with occasional stopovers at scenic viewpoints and local craft markets. Expect to arrive in Mombasa in the late afternoon, carrying rich memories of your brief but unforgettable safari experience in Kenya’s iconic Tsavo East National Park.

Main Destination:

Mombasa (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.