3-Day The Red Elephant Luxury Tsavo Safari

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

From Diani Beach to the Wild Heart of Tsavo

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pickup from Diani Beach, leaving the coastline behind as you journey inland toward Kenya’s iconic wilderness. The scenic drive takes you through changing landscapes, from coastal plains to open savannah, setting the tone for the days ahead. Upon arrival in Tsavo East National Park, you embark on your first game drive, where you may encounter the park’s famous red elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of plains game roaming freely across the vast terrain. After a rewarding wildlife experience, continue toward Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, arriving in time to check in and relax. As the day winds down, enjoy the unique atmosphere of the sanctuary, with opportunities to observe wildlife near the lodge before settling in for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by nature.

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:

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Game Drives in Taita Hills & Tsavo

Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy an early morning game drive in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, when wildlife is most active and the soft light enhances the landscape. Return to the lodge for breakfast before continuing with a relaxed mid-morning drive or leisure time to enjoy the lodge’s unique wildlife viewing points. Later, proceed toward Tsavo East National Park for another rewarding game drive, exploring vast open plains, seasonal rivers, and diverse habitats. The day offers excellent chances to spot red elephants, lions, buffalo, and a wide variety of birdlife. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on a day rich in wildlife encounters and scenic beauty.

Main Destination:

Tsavo East National Park

Accommodation:

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Farewell to the Savannah, Return to the Coast

Begin your final safari day with an early morning game drive, taking advantage of the cool hours when predators and plains game are most active. This last exploration offers a chance to capture memorable sightings and photographs against the soft morning light. After the game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and check-out. You then depart the wilderness and begin your scenic journey back toward the coast, arriving in Diani Beach with unforgettable memories of close-up wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes, and the unique charm of Tsavo and Taita Hills.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

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.