3-Day Tsavo East & Tsavo West Big Five Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Mombasa – Tsavo East National Park

05:30 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Mombasa (Nyali, Bamburi, Diani, or Mombasa Town) by our professional safari driver-guide in a 4x4 safari Jeep with a pop-up roof.

Drive: Head inland via the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway (approx. 3-4 hours drive).

08:30 AM – Enter Tsavo East National Park through Bachuma Gate.

Begin your first game drive in search of Tsavo's famed red elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and more.

11:30 AM – Arrive at Voi Wildlife Safari Lodge perched on a hilltop with sweeping views of a watering hole below.
Check-in & Lunch at the lodge.

03:30 PM – Embark on an afternoon game drive. Explore different sections of Tsavo East, including the Aruba Dam area, a popular wildlife gathering spot.

06:00 PM – Return to the lodge. Relax at the panoramic terrace or watch animals at the lodge’s waterhole.
Dinner & Overnight:
🛏️ Voi Wildlife Safari Lodge

Day 1 Highlights:

Panoramic views from Voi Lodge

Red elephants, big cats, giraffes, buffaloes, and more.

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:

Voi Wildlife Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Tsavo East NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsavo East – Tsavo West National Park

06:30 AM – Early breakfast at the lodge

07:30 AM – Check out and enjoy an en-route game drive as you exit Tsavo East via Manyani Gate

Short drive to Tsavo West, entering via Tsavo River Gate

Visit Mzima Springs – A lush oasis where you can view hippos, crocodiles, and fish through an underwater viewing chamber

Proceed with a mid-morning game drive, keeping your eyes peeled for rhinos, elephants, lions, leopards, and stunning volcanic landscapes
12:30 PM – Check in and have lunch at Ngulia Safari Lodge (or similar)

03:30 PM – Afternoon game drive with a visit to the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, home to the endangered black rhino

06:00 PM – Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation

Dinner & Overnight:
🛏️ Ngulia Safari Lodge (or similar).

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

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngulia Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsavo West – Mombasa

06:00 AM – Early morning game drive to catch predators returning from their hunts and other early risers like giraffes and elephants

08:00 AM – Return to the lodge for breakfast

09:30 AM – Check out and have a final game drive as you exit the park through the gate, joining the Mombasa–Nairobi Highway.

01:00 PM – Optional stop for lunch en route (Depending on time)

03:30 – 04:30 PM – Arrive at your beach hotel/residence in Mombasa or Diani.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.