3 Days: Tsavo West and Tsavo East
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day adventure through Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks, two of Kenya’s most iconic and contrasting wilderness areas. Known collectively as Tsavo National Park, this vast expanse of land is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the world and offers a diverse safari experience.
From the rugged, volcanic landscapes and lush springs of Tsavo West to the wide open plains and red-dusted elephants of Tsavo East, this journey is perfect for travelers seeking dramatic scenery, rich wildlife, and a more tranquil alternative to Kenya’s busier parks.
Ideal for visitors coming from Nairobi, Mombasa, or the coastal region, this short but rewarding safari offers a chance to spot the Big Five, explore natural wonders like Mzima Springs and Lugard Falls, and enjoy game drives in two uniquely beautiful parks — all in just three days.
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This morning we pick up clients from their hotel and we depart from Nairobi at 8.30 am and we drive towards Tsavo West National Park. The Park is a vast expansion of African savanna with a more diverse array of habitats which include open plains, semi desert scrub, woodland, Chyulu Hills and rock outcrops. It’s famous for the Red Elephants, Oryx, and Gerenuk among other mammal’s species and bird life. Other notable features include Mzima Springs which are water source for Mombasa Town, Shetani Lava Flow and Ash cones, which is an example of recent volcanic eruption. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge
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After breakfast, start the morning game drive in the Tsavo east National Park, the game drive is scheduled for this day. The extensive diverse habitats offer ideal area to search for pride of Lions, Buffaloes, Cheetahs, Giraffe, Zebras, Hippos and Wildebeests. Mzima Spring, underground water seepage from Chyulu hills is a good place to watch the Hippos. There is also a wealth and diversity of birds’ species. Depart to Tsavo East arriving in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the camp or lodge
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An early morning game drive allows further exploration of this great Park. The Park has large number of birds estimated to be over 500 species. After breakfast depart for Nairobi arriving early afternoon. This safari ends in Nairobi
