$1,179 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateArrival
Arrival
Day 1
Watamu to Sala Gate to Ngutuni – Into Tsavo East
Watamu to Sala Gate to Ngutuni – Into Tsavo East
Morning: Depart Watamu before dawn, driving north-west toward Sala Gate, roughly two hours on tarmac and murram road. Enter Tsavo East as the gates open, when the air is cool and the light is low. A morning game drive follows the Galana River system and the Aruba Dam circuit, scanning for the park's famous red elephants dusted in iron-rich soil, alongside lions, buffalo, and the occasional cheetah on the open plains. The drive exits via Voi Gate, arrive at Ngutuni Lodge in time for lunch and check-in.
Afternoon: Settle into Ngutuni, a 10,000-acre private sanctuary bordering Tsavo East, with rooms facing an active waterhole where game gathers through the heat of the day. An afternoon game drive explores the sanctuary's open plains and acacia stands, often productive for giraffe, zebra, and elephant without the crowds of the national park. Return to the lodge at dusk as the light fades over the waterhole. Dinner and overnight at Ngutuni Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tsavo East National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ngutuni Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tsavo East & Ngutuni – Two Worlds in one ecosystem
Tsavo East & Ngutuni – Two Worlds in one ecosystem
Morning: Wake at dawn for morning game drive inside Tsavo East National Park, entering through the main gate. The cool early hours are prime for predators—watch for lions returning from the hunt, cheetahs scanning the plains, and vast herds of elephants moving toward water. The drive works the park's western sectors, taking in the Lugard Falls area and the Galana River, where hippo and crocodile are common. Pause for breakfast under the shade of an acacia before continuing the circuit and returning to Ngutuni for a late lunch.
Afternoon: Rest through the hottest part of the day, then head out on an evening game drive in the private sanctuary. Ngutuni offers something the national park cannot: off-road access and the freedom to track wildlife as the light fades, when predators begin to stir and herds move toward water. The sanctuary's waterhole circuit is often at its best in the golden hour. Return to the lodge after sunset. Dinner and overnight at Ngutuni Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngutuni Game Sanctuary
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ngutuni Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ngutuni to Watamu – Final Morning, Road Home
Ngutuni to Watamu – Final Morning, Road Home
Morning: A final early game drive in Ngutuni sanctuary, making the most of the cool hours and the waterhole circuit. This is your last chance to spot anything missed—a lioness on the move, a herd of elephants filing past the lodge, or a glimpse of the sanctuary's resident plains game. Return for breakfast and check out, then exit via Voi Gate and join the Mariakani–Mavueni route toward the coast, a drive of roughly four to five hours through sisal country and the outskirts of Mombasa.
Afternoon: Arrive back in Watamu in the afternoon, reflecting on three days that carried you from the Indian Ocean to the red dust of Tsavo—elephants, lions, and the quiet intimacy of a private sanctuary. Transfer to your hotel or residence, with the option to extend your stay on the coast or add a second safari leg.
- Main Destination:
- Ngutuni Game Sanctuary
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
