Tsavo East National Park
overview
Tsavo East National Park is Kenya’s largest and oldest national park, famed for its vast open savannahs, iconic red elephants, and breathtaking landscapes. Stretching across the semi-arid plains of southeastern Kenya, the park is home to an incredible variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and over 500 bird species. Highlights such as the Yatta Plateau, Aruba Dam, and Lugard Falls make Tsavo East a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventure seekers.
Trip Details
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Price
From $750
Best Time
Year round destination
Location
Taita Taveta County, Kenya
Highlights
- Encounter Tsavo's famous red elephants
- Explore the scenic Aruba Dam, a haven for wildlife and birdlife
- Visit the spectacular Lugard Falls and Galana River
- Discover the Yatta Plateau, the world's longest lava flow
- Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes
- Enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets across the savannah
- Excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and birdwatching
Included
- Transport in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation for 2 nights
- Meals on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- Daily game drives as per the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi or Mombasa
Excluded
- Tsavo East National Park entrance fees
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional activities and excursions
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
- Pick up from your hotel, residence, or airport in Nairobi or Mombasa.
- Journey to Tsavo East National Park through scenic countryside and local towns.
- Enter the park and enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or camp.
- Arrive in time for lunch and some relaxation.
- Embark on an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
- Visit Aruba Dam, where wildlife congregates to drink.
- Enjoy the stunning African sunset before returning to the lodge.
- Dinner and overnight stay.
- Wake up early for a sunrise game drive when predators are most active.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- Spend the rest of the day exploring different sections of the park.
- Visit Lugard Falls and marvel at the unique rock formations along the Galana River.
- Discover the Yatta Plateau, the world's longest lava flow.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the wilderness.
- Continue with afternoon game viewing and birdwatching.
- Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.
- Overnight stay.
- Optional early morning game drive for one final opportunity to spot wildlife.
- Enjoy breakfast and check out.
- Depart Tsavo East and begin your journey back to Nairobi or Mombasa.
- Stop along the way for souvenirs and refreshments.
- Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel, residence, or airport.
Accommodation.
Budget
$60 – $140 per Person/ Night
- Voi Wildlife Lodge
- Ngutuni Lodge
- Manyatta Camp Tsavo
- Lion Hill Camp
Mid Range
$180 – $350 per Person/ Night
- Sentrim Tsavo East
- Ashnil Aruba Lodge
- Voi Safari Lodge
- Maneaters Camp
Luxury
$400 – $950 per Person/ Night
- Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- Finch Hattons Luxury Camp
- Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
- Galdessa Camp
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