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Overview
This 3-day comfort safari from Mombasa, Diani, or Watamu provides an engaging exploration of Tsavo West National Park, known for its striking scenery, diverse wildlife, and attractions such as Mzima Springs and a rhino sanctuary. It's an ideal choice for those on a coastal holiday seeking a convenient and rewarding short wildlife adventure with comfortable lodge stays and local expert guides.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Perfect for individuals, couples, or families based on the Kenyan coast (Mombasa, Diani, Watamu) looking for an accessible and comfortable safari experience.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, designed to maximize wildlife viewing and exploration of Tsavo West's key features over two nights.
- Interests: Discovering volcanic landscapes, visiting Mzima Springs for hippo and crocodile viewing, rhino tracking at the sanctuary, birdwatching, and searching for elephants, lions, and giraffes.
- Comfort Level: Comfort/Mid-Range, featuring stays at Ngulia Safari Lodge or similar, offering good amenities and wildlife viewing opportunities.
- Focus: A convenient short safari from the coast, highlighting the unique wilderness, geological formations, and wildlife of Tsavo West.
Key Tour Highlights
- Dedicated Tsavo West Exploration: Immerse yourself in the diverse landscapes of Tsavo West, from volcanic hills and lava flows to lush springs.
- Mzima Springs Visit: An opportunity to see hippos and crocodiles from an underwater viewing chamber at this natural oasis.
- Rhino Sanctuary Visit: A chance to spot endangered black rhinos within a protected area.
- Comfortable Lodge Stay: Enjoy quality accommodation at Ngulia Safari Lodge or a similar mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West National Park.
- Scenic Journey from the Coast: Travel through varied Kenyan landscapes en route to Tsavo West.
Accommodation Style
Your accommodation will be at a reputable mid-range lodge such as Ngulia Safari Lodge, situated inside Tsavo West National Park. This lodge provides comfortable rooms, pleasant dining options, and often excellent wildlife viewing opportunities from its premises, including a waterhole that attracts various animals, ensuring a classic and enjoyable safari base.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Tsavo West National Park: The sole focus of this tour, characterized by its rugged terrain, the Shetani lava flows, Mzima Springs, a dedicated rhino sanctuary, and diverse wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and numerous bird species.
- Mzima Springs: A key attraction offering a unique underwater perspective of hippos and crocodiles in crystal-clear waters.
- Rhino Sanctuary: An important conservation area within the park aimed at protecting the endangered black rhino.
Itinerary
Your local driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Mombasa, Diani, or Watamu early in the morning. After a brief orientation, you will make your way to Tsavo West National Park. Upon entering the park, keep an eye out for wildlife before checking into your lodge and enjoying a delicious lunch. The afternoon includes a game drive with a special visit to the rhino sanctuary. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Ngulia Safari Lodge or similar mid-range lodge.
Today, you will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives within Tsavo West. Between drives, you can relax at the lodge, perhaps watching animals at a nearby waterhole, or consider optional lodge activities (some may have a minimal cost). Explore the diverse habitats in search of lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and wildebeest. A visit to Mzima Springs, an underground water seepage from the Chyulu Hills, is a highlight, offering views of hippos and crocodiles. The park also hosts a rich variety of bird species. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Ngulia Safari Lodge or similar mid-range lodge.
Enjoy a pre-breakfast and post-breakfast game drive, looking for animals as you make your way out of the park. Depart for Mombasa, Diani, or Watamu, arriving late in the afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your Tsavo West adventure. (Meals: Breakfast, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Activities (as written in the itinerary)
- Entry fee
- Taxes
- A bottle of drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas