Trip Overview
Tsavo East National Park is one of the largest wildlife reserves in Kenya, covering an area of approximately 13,747 square kilometers. The park is located in the southeastern part of the country, near the town of Voi, and is home to a wide variety of wildlife species, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and many others.
- Wildlife safari: Tsavo East National Park is a popular destination for wildlife safaris, offering visitors the chance to see a wide range of animals in their natural habitat.
- Accommodation: Tsavo East offers a variety of accommodation options for visitors, including lodges, campsites, and self-catering cottages.
- Natural scenery: The park is known for its stunning natural scenery, including the Yatta Plateau, one of the world’s longest lava flows, and the Lugard Falls, a series of rapids on the Galana River.
Tsavo West National Park: Tsavo West National Park is a protected area in Kenya that covers an area of approximately 9,065 square kilometers. It is part of the Tsavo Conservation Area along with Tsavo East National Park and is one of the largest national parks in Kenya.
- Wildlife: Tsavo West National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and various species of antelope. The park is also known for its birdlife, with over 600 species recorded.
- Safari: Tsavo West National Park offers excellent safari opportunities, with various game drives and walking safaris available. Visitors can explore the park’s diverse landscapes, from the rolling savannah plains to the rugged hills and volcanic cones.
- Attractions: The park boasts several unique attractions, including the Mzima Springs, a series of crystal-clear pools fed by underground streams; Shetani Lava Flows, a vast expanse of volcanic rock formations; and Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, a protected area for endangered black rhinos.
Detailed Itinerary
Pick up from your Mombasa hotel in the morning. Drive to Tsavo East National Park. The park is renowned for its large numbers of elephants and the famous man eating lions.
Check in and have lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, have another game drive at the park. Dinner and overnight in your lodge.
Proceed for an early morning game drives. Return to your lodge for breakfast, after breakfast depart for Tsavo West with an enroute game drive enroute to your lodge. Check in and have lunch. In the afternoon, visit the rhino sanctuary and return to the lodge where there is usually a leopard trap and if you are lucky you will see it. Dinner and night stay in your lodge.
Have your early morning breakfast served and depart Tsavo West for Mombasa with your packed lunch to enjoy along the way. You will arrive in Mombasa late in the evening for drop off at your hotel.
Inclusions
- Ground transport on a comfortable safari vehicle with pop up roof for game viewing and photography.
- Full board accommodation whilst on the safari
- Park entrance fees.
- Services of an English speaking driver guide.
- Game drives as per the itinerary.
- Mineral water whilst on the safari.
- Lunch on the last day.
Exclusions
- Tips for drivers and porters.
- Items of personal nature.
- Laundry services.
- Beverages/drinks.
- International flights.
- Visas.
- Hotel accommodations before and after safari.