Buschmann safaris Tours & Travel

3 Days Tsavo East and West Safari from Mombasa – Best Kenya Wildlife Experience

3 Days / 2 Nights

Safari Duration

Mombasa

Departing

Type tour

Group tour / private

Departure

Daily

Cancel tour

Yes/Free

About

Highlights

  • Visit both Tsavo East & Tsavo West National Parks
  • Spot the famous red elephants of Tsavo
  • Game drives in search of the Big Five
  • Visit Mzima Springs with underwater hippo viewing
  • Explore Rhino Sanctuary in Tsavo West
  • Views of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting)
  • Stay at top lodges/camps (Ashnil Aruba, Kilaguni Serena, Severin Safari Camp)
  • Scenic landscapes: lava flows, savannah, rivers, and hills

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 3 Days Tsavo East and West Safari from Mombasa, combining Kenya’s largest national parks into one incredible wildlife adventure. From the vast plains of Tsavo East, home to the famous red elephants, to the dramatic landscapes of Tsavo West with Mzima Springs and rhino sanctuary, this safari offers diverse scenery, abundant wildlife, and exceptional game viewing. Perfect for travelers seeking a short yet immersive Kenya safari experience.

Day 1: Mombasa – Tsavo East National Park

Pick up from your hotel at 6:30 am and drive along the Mombasa–Nairobi highway to Tsavo East National Park, entering through Bachuma Gate.
Enjoy a game drive en route, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes across the vast savannah. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check-in at Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Satao Camp, Voi Safari Lodge, or Voi Wildlife Lodge.
In the afternoon, proceed for another game drive searching for predators and large herds of wildlife near Aruba Dam. Tsavo East is famous for its red elephants, colored by the park’s rich red soil.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge or camp.

Day 2: Tsavo East – Tsavo West National Park

Start with an early morning game drive, followed by breakfast at the lodge.
After breakfast, depart for Tsavo West National Park with a game drive en route. Arrive at your lodge for lunch and check-in at Severin Safari Camp or Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge.
Relax before heading out in the afternoon to explore the Rhino Sanctuary, one of the best places in Kenya to spot the endangered black rhino.
Tsavo West features dramatic landscapes including volcanic lava flows, hills, rivers, and forests. You may also enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 3: Tsavo West – Mombasa

Begin with an early morning game drive followed by breakfast.
Visit the famous Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear water allows you to view hippos, crocodiles, and fish from an underwater observation chamber.
Proceed with a final game drive en route to exit the park. Stop for lunch at Zomeni Lion Hill Lodge before driving back to Mombasa or Diani Beach.
Arrive at your hotel in the early evening.

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