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Overview
This 3-day safari offers an exploration of both Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, with flexible pick-up from either Nairobi or Mombasa. It's designed for travelers seeking a concise yet comprehensive experience of Kenya's largest protected area, known for its unique 'red elephants', diverse landscapes, and rich history, staying in comfortable mid-range lodges with local guides.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for individuals, couples, or families wanting a short safari to the Tsavos, with the convenience of starting from either Nairobi or the coast.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate, focusing on key highlights of both Tsavo East and West.
- Interests: Seeing Tsavo's 'red elephants', exploring different terrains (vast plains of East, volcanic hills of West), visiting Mzima Springs, and learning about the 'man-eaters of Tsavo'.
- Comfort Level: Comfort/Mid-Range, featuring stays at lodges like Red Elephant Safari Lodge and Lake Jipe Eco Camp.
- Focus: A flexible and accessible short safari highlighting the distinct characteristics of Tsavo East and Tsavo West.
Key Tour Highlights
- Flexible Start Point: Convenient pick-up from either Nairobi or Mombasa/Diani.
- Tsavo East Exploration: Discover the vast plains of Tsavo East, noted for its large elephant herds and diverse game.
- Tsavo West Adventure: Explore the more rugged terrain of Tsavo West, including potential visits to the rhino sanctuary and Mzima Springs.
- Comfortable Mid-Range Lodges: Enjoy stays at Red Elephant Safari Lodge (near Tsavo East) and Lake Jipe Eco Camp (bordering Tsavo West).
- Experienced Local Guiding: Benefit from the knowledge of local driver-guides throughout your Tsavo journey.
Accommodation Style
Your stays will be at well-selected mid-range lodges offering comfort and good access to the parks. Red Elephant Safari Lodge provides a classic safari lodge experience near Tsavo East, while Lake Jipe Eco Camp offers a unique setting bordering Tsavo West, known for its eco-conscious approach and views. Both ensure a pleasant and authentic safari base.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Tsavo East National Park: Kenya's largest park, famous for its 'red elephants', lions, giraffes, buffalos, and Aruba Dam.
- Tsavo West National Park: Characterized by its volcanic landscapes, lava flows, Mzima Springs (hippos, crocodiles), and a rhino sanctuary.
Itinerary
Your local guide will pick you up from your hotel or the airport in either Nairobi or Mombasa/Diani after breakfast. Drive via the respective highway towards Tsavo East National Park (travel time varies based on pick-up). Enter the park, often through Bachuma gate if from the coast. The park is noted for its vast elephant herds and diverse game. A game drive commences immediately upon entry, making the most of the morning hours. Proceed to your lodge for lunch. After lunch, relax during the hotter part of the day before an afternoon game drive from approximately 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. (Meals: Lunch & Dinner, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Red Elephant Safari Lodge or similar mid-range lodge.
After an early breakfast, depart for Tsavo West National Park, enjoying a game drive en route as you transition between the parks. Arrive at your lodge in Tsavo West in time for lunch. After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive in Tsavo West. This section of the park offers varied landscapes and opportunities to see elephants, buffalos, ostriches, gazelles, and potentially big cats. You may also visit the rhino sanctuary (park conditions and time permitting). (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Lake Jipe Eco Camp or similar mid-range lodge.
Embark on an early morning game drive to watch for predators on their morning hunt. After the game drive, return to the lodge for a full breakfast. After breakfast, check out and depart for your original pick-up city (Mombasa or Nairobi). En route, you may visit Mzima Springs in Tsavo West, where an underwater viewing platform allows observation of crocodiles, hippos, and fish. Lunch will be at Voi town or along the way. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport in the late afternoon. (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch, 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