1 Day Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa
OVERVIEW
Experience the raw, untamed beauty of Tsavo East National Park on this action-packed 1-day safari from Mombasa. Kenya’s largest national park covering 13,747 square kilometres is home to close to 700 lions, the famous red elephants, and an incredible diversity of wildlife. A dawn to dusk adventure — prepare for at least 6 hours of spectacular game viewing across breathtaking landscapes!
ABOUT TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
Tsavo East is one of Kenya’s oldest and largest national parks — a vast semi-arid wilderness
at the eastern edge of the inland plateau, north of the Mombasa-Nairobi Road.
The park is famous for its legendary red elephants — massive herds whose skin is stained rust-red by the rich volcanic soil. Home to nearly 700 lions, Tsavo East is one of the world’s greatest wildlife strongholds.
The Yatta Plateau — a 290km long flat-topped lava ridge — runs along the western boundary, making it one of the world’s longest lava flows. The beautiful man-made Aruba Dam built in 1952 across the Voi River attracts thousands of animals and water birds daily. Mudanda Rock — a 1.5km long whale-backed outcrop — towers above a natural dam where hundreds of elephants come to drink and bathe in the dry season.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
1 Day: Mombasa – Tsavo East – Mombasa
Very early departure from your beach hotel at 5:00am. Drive to Tsavo East National Park,
entering through Bachuma Gate as the sun rises over the vast red savannah.
Begin your morning game drive en route to Sentrim/Voi Safari Lodge for lunch — spotting
elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, ostriches, baboons and a spectacular
variety of birds along the way.
After a relaxing lunch at the lodge, continue with afternoon game drives through the park.
Visit the iconic Aruba Dam where thousands of animals gather, and Mudanda Rock where
large elephant herds come to drink and bathe.
In the late afternoon exit the park via game drive, taking in the last golden light over
the Tsavo landscape. Return to your beach hotel in the evening — tired, exhilarated
and filled with incredible memories of Kenya’s greatest wild treasure.
HIGHLIGHTS
See the famous red elephants of Tsavo East Spot lions, cheetahs, giraffes & buffaloes Visit the iconic Aruba Dam — a wildlife magnet Marvel at the magnificent Mudanda Rock Drive along the legendary Yatta Plateau — one of the world’s longest lava flows Dawn to dusk safari experience Professional driver-guide in private vehicle
WHAT TO EXPECT
Wildlife: Lions, elephants, cheetahs,
giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs,
ostriches, baboons and 500+ bird species
Key Attractions: Aruba Dam,
Mudanda Rock, Yatta Plateau,
Galana River, Red Elephants
Duration: Full day
(approximately 12 hours)
Vehicle: Private 4×4 safari vehicle
INCLUSIONS Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof Professional English-speaking driver-guide Full day game drives (dawn to dusk) Lunch at lodge Park entrance fees Bottled drinking water in vehicle Hotel pickup and drop off
(Mombasa/Diani Beach)
EXCLUSIONS
Travel insurance Personal items and souvenirs Tips and gratuities Alcoholic beverages Breakfast and dinner Any items of personal nature
IMPORTANT NOTES
– Departure: 5:00am from Mombasa/Diani Beach hotel
– Returns: Evening same day
– Suitable for all ages
– Minimum 2 people required
– Private safari — no shared vehicles
– Best time to visit: Year round
– Carry: Sunscreen, hat, binoculars & camera!