3-Day Tsavo East & West Private Safari by a Safari Van

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

Departure to Tsavo West National Park

Morning Pickup: Your private driver picks you up in a custom 9-seater high-roof safari van from your hotel or residence in Diani Beach or the coast.

Drive & Entry: Travel along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, entering Tsavo West through Tsavo River gate.

En-Route Game Drive: Spot iconic landscapes and wildlife on your way to a lodge like Ngulia Safari Lodge or [Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge](0.6.10, 0.6.15).

Lunch & Rest: Check in and enjoy a hot lunch at your lodge.

Afternoon Activities: Visit the famous Mzima Springs to view hippos and crocodiles from the underwater glass-viewing tank, and explore the dramatic Shetani Lava Flow.

Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tsavo West 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 (Busy)

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

Wildlife in Tsavo West NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Ngulia Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsavo West to Tsavo East National Park

Head out at sunrise to catch active predators and plains game in the cool morning light.

Rhino Sanctuary Visit: Drive through the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary to look for black rhinos protected within the fenced reserve.

Journey to the East: Enjoy breakfast, check out, and drive across to Tsavo East National Park with game viewing en route.

Lunch: Check in and have lunch at a prominent lodge or tented camp, such as Voi Wildlife Lodge or Ashnil Aruba Lodge.

Afternoon Game Drive: Explore the vast savannah plains of Tsavo East, searching for the famous dust-red elephants and lion prides near the Aruba Dam.

Evening: Enjoy the African sunset over the plains followed by dinner and your overnight stay.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Voi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsavo East to Return Destination

Take a final early morning game drive to spot wildlife as the sun rises over the Yatta Plateau.

Breakfast & Checkout: Return to your lodge for a full breakfast before checking out.

Final Game Drive: Drive slowly toward the park exit with last-minute wildlife sightings.

Return Journey: Stop for lunch en route before arriving back in Diani Beach or your coastal drop-off location in the late afternoon.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan)

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.