5 Days Tsavo West and Tsavo East Safari Itinerary

• Day 1: Nairobi to Tsavo West National Park

Your journey begins with a 7:00 AM pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or airport, followed by a scenic drive along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway toward Tsavo West National Park. On arrival, you will check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and other fascinating wildlife species. Dinner and overnight will be at your lodge. Meals include lunch and dinner, with accommodation at Ngulia Safari Lodge or similar.

• Day 2: Full Day in Tsavo West – Mzima Springs and Shetani Lava Flow

After an early breakfast, set off on a morning game drive before visiting Mzima Springs, a beautiful series of natural pools where hippos and crocodiles can be observed through an underwater viewing chamber. Continue to the Shetani Lava Flows, a vast volcanic field that highlights the park’s dramatic geological history. Throughout the day, you will also have the chance to spot wildlife such as hyenas, leopards, zebras, kudu, and other species. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with accommodation at Ngulia Safari Lodge or similar.

• Day 3: Tsavo West to Tsavo East National Park

After breakfast, depart Tsavo West and travel to Tsavo East National Park, entering through the Manyani or Voi Gate. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check-in before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Tsavo East is famous for its red elephants, vast open landscapes, and a high chance of spotting lions and even leopards. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with accommodation at Voi Safari Lodge or similar.

• Day 4: Full Day Safari in Tsavo East

 After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Tsavo East, one of the largest and oldest parks in Kenya. You will explore key attractions such as Aruba Dam, Mudanda Rock, and the Galana River, which is home to hippos and crocodiles. Wildlife sightings may include herds of elephants, antelopes, lions, and an impressive array of birdlife such as hornbills and kingfishers. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with accommodation at Voi Safari Lodge or similar.

• Day 5: Tsavo East to Nairobi or Mombasa

Begin your final day with an early morning game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast. After check-out, depart for Nairobi or Mombasa, depending on your preference, arriving in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport. Meals include breakfast.

Safari Highlights

• Explore both Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks
• Visit Mzima Springs and the Shetani Lava Flows
• Witness Kenya’s iconic red elephants
• Game drives through scenic, untamed wilderness
• Flexible drop-off in Nairobi or Mombasa
• Affordable lodge accommodation with all meals

What’s Included

• 4 nights’ accommodation in lodges
• All park entrance fees
• Transport in a pop-up roof safari van
• All meals as per itinerary
• Daily game drives with a professional English-speaking guide
• Bottled water during game drives
• Pick-up in Nairobi and drop-off in Nairobi or Mombasa
  
  

What’s Not Included

• Optional activities or cultural visits
• Personal travel insurance
• Drinks, tips, and items of personal nature