5 Days Tsavo West and Tsavo East Safari
5 Days Tsavo Safari: A 5-day wildlife expedition leads travellers through the largest and most established wilderness reserves in Kenya, which include Tsavo West National Park and Tsavo East National Park. The parks maintain their fame through their multiple terrain types and numerous elephant populations, enchanting landscapes and wide diversity of wildlife that includes lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and buffalos together with many bird species. The Kenya safari includes exciting game drives in addition to Mzima Springs observance alongside Shetani Lava Flows.
Highlights of the 5 Days Tsavo West and Tsavo East Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Tsavo West National Park, an evening wildlife safari.
Day 2: A full day game drive throughout Tsavo West National Park, visit to Mzima Springs and the Shetani Lava Flows.
Day 3: Move to Tsavo East, an afternoon wildlife observation session.
Day 4: Full day game drive in Tsavo East National Park
Day 5: Morning game drive and transfer back to Nairobi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Tsavo West National Park, an evening wildlife safari.
Our driver guide will pick you up at your Nairobi or Mombasa location to discuss the safari details before starting the journey. Your arrival at Tsavo West National Park begins after a 5 to 6 hour journey. The journey provides excellent opportunities to appreciate dramatic landscape scenery together with local communities and endless plains.
On arrival, check into the lodge followed by a meal. Later go on an evening game drive to observe elephants as well as buffalos, giraffes, zebras and predators like lions or leopards. The day ends at the lodge where you will dine while spending the night.
Day 2: A full day game drive throughout Tsavo West National Park, visit to Mzima Springs and the Shetani Lava Flows.
Have breakfast early in the morning and head out for a full-day game drive through Tsavo West National Park as you examine its rugged landscapes and thick forest cover. Hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, hyenas, and cheetahs inhabit the Tsavo West National Park.
Mzima Springs offers a magnificent sight as the source of fresh water that serves Mombasa. At Mzima Springs, both hippos and crocodiles can be observed swimming in the clear water under your watchful eyes while you enjoy spotting different birds. Continue to Shetani Lava Flows, where you will witness the impressive volcanic rock formation that produces its black colored lava. Visibility of geological history and panoramic views becomes available during this experience. The evening game drive concludes at the lodge, where you will enjoy dinner before sleep.
Day 3: Move to Tsavo East, an afternoon wildlife observation session.
From the lodge you will proceed to Tsavo East National Park where you can admire both red dusted elephants and extensive open plains while observing many different wild animals. Your drive to the destination will need 3 to 4 hours as you spot wildlife during the journey.
You will proceed to check in at your lodge, followed by a lunch meal. A game drive during the afternoon will reveal lions, elephants, zebras, ostriches and hartebeests to you. At the Aruba Dam, there is an excellent opportunity to watch animals since they converge to drink the water. Following your game drive, you will take dinner at the lodge, then continue your overnight stay.
Day 4: Full day game drive in Tsavo East National Park
Your morning begins with breakfast which is followed by a complete day of game driving in Tsavo East National Park to discover its expansive wilderness and multiple animal species. Large numbers of red dusted elephants share the area with leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, giraffes and many bird species.
The park provides a setting to have your picnic lunch while you admire the beautiful views stretching across the open savannah on a Kenya safari. The afternoon observes game viewing activities that lead you to Yatta Plateau and Mubanda Rock, where animals tend to gather. Your evening will begin and end at the lodge, where you will unwind while eating dinner before resting for the night.
Day 5: Morning game drive and transfer back to Nairobi
Your 5-day Tsavo East and Tsavo West safari concludes with a dawn wildlife expedition during which you have your best opportunity to view predators like lions and hyenas before they go into their hiding places.
The trip will end at the lodge where breakfast is served along with check-out procedures followed by your departure to Mombasa or Nairobi. The stopover for lunch will occur before you are dropped at your desired destination.
Safari Includes
Park entrance fees
Full board accommodation
Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle that features a pop-up roof design.
Services of an English-speaking driver guide
Safari Excludes
International/domestic flights
Visa fees
Personal insurance
Optional activities
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks, tips and laundry services
End of the Trip.
