Tsavo East & West - "Budget" Safari
Overview
This route covers the key highlights of both parks.Tsavo, located in southeastern Kenya between Nairobi and Mombasa, is Kenya's largest protected wildlife area, covering nearly (22,000 Km2) and divided into Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks. Known for its vast, arid landscapes, red-dust elephants, and the legendary "man-eating lions," this massive, historic wilderness (gazetted in 1948) is a premier destination for viewing the Big Five, particularly within the scenic, volcanic habitats of Tsavo West and the wide-open plains of Tsavo East
Day-By-Day Itinerary
-Morning: Depart early and drive to Tsavo East, entering via the Bachuma Gate. Begin your first game drive en route to your lodge.
-Afternoon: Check in, have lunch, and relax. Head out for an afternoon game drive in search of the park's famous "red elephants," lions, giraffes, and zebras .
-Evening: Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp inside or near the park
-Morning: Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast. Afterward, depart Tsavo East and drive towards Tsavo West.
-Afternoon: Break your journey with a game drive in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a great opportunity for wildlife viewing and a visit to the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, built on stilts over a waterhole .
-Evening: Continue to Tsavo West, check in to your lodge
-Morning: After breakfast, explore Tsavo West's diverse landscapes, which include volcanic hills and lava flows .
-Afternoon: Visit the famous Mzima Springs, a lush oasis where you can often spot hippos and crocodiles from an underwater observatory . Continue with an afternoon game drive.
-Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Morning: Have breakfast and check out. Enjoy a final morning game drive as you exit the park.
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$1,490
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$2,330
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What's Included
Inclusions
- 4x4 safari vehicle
- Airport transfers
- Breakfast daily
- Daily housekeeping
- Full board
- Park fees
- Pool access
- Professional driver-guide
- Shared 4x4
- Transport from Nairobi
- Wi-Fi
Exclusions
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Visas
Traveller Reviews
“I’ve always loved Tsavo East National Park’s expansive landscape with its characteristic red soil and dramatic skies. For holidaymakers at the Kenyan coast, it’s the obvious place to go for a quick safari… So, it’s no surprise it can get busy, but luckily the park is vast and getting away from the crowds isn’t too difficult. Just like in Tsavo West National Park, all the animal action tends to be at the water holes”
“In my experience, some parts of the park offer excellent wildlife viewing, most notably the popular road circuit that follows the Voi River between Voi Gate and Aruba Dam, and the roads running from here to Buchuma Gate via a series of pumped waterholes. In these areas, you’re almost sure to see the reserve’s trademark ‘red’ elephants – their colour attributable to the orange dust characteristic of the park – and might also encounter dry-country antelope such as Grant’s gazelle, fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk.”
Where To Stay
Hotel and lodge stays in the same areas as this trip.
