2 Days Mombasa Safaris Tsavo East National Park 1 Night

2 Days Mombasa Safaris Tsavo East National Park 1 Night is an excellent-value Big 5 safari experience in Tsavo East National Park of Kenya, starting and ending in Mombasa.

Tsavo East National Park is 173 km northwest of Mombasa (approximately 2½ hours’ drive from Mombasa). During your stay, you will have the opportunity to embark on game drives with expert guides in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof that opens so guests can look out. 

The 2-day Tsavo East Safari includes accommodation at one of the following eco-friendly safari camps or lodges, with prime access to Tsavo East National Park’s wildlife areas.

These include Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Doa Safari Club, Galana Crocodile Camp, Impala Safari Lodge, Kiboko Camp, Loyk Tsavo Camp, Manyatta Camp, Osteria Swara Camp, Taita Hills Game Lodge, Satao Camp, Ngutuni Lodge, Voi Safari Lodge, etc, where guests enjoy traditional Kenyan cuisine.

The tour provides convenient pick-up and drop-off services from any address in Mombasa.  Tsavo East is Kenya’s largest game park, covering a massive 13700 km², whilst Tsavo West National Park is about 9065 km² in size.

Tsavo East is renowned for its large herds of elephants, often dramatically coated in fine red dust. The population is over 10,000 elephants strong. Tsavo East is also notorious for its lions – the ‘man-eating’ lions of Tsavo, in particular.

The lions of Tsavo became famous when railway crews were attacked, and many workers were eaten in 1898. Some reports estimate that the two lions killed about 135 people while building a railway bridge over the Tsavo River, whilst recent evidence suggests that 34 people were eaten.

Over the centuries of slave trading between East Africa and Arabia, countless slaves died en route to Mombasa – their bodies left behind in the Tsavo area, where lions most likely fed on the corpses. The lions of Tsavo are today known for their short manes compared with those of males in other populations.

The hot, dry habitat of Tsavo may be the reason for their shorter manes. In addition to its famous elephants and lions, Tsavo East is also home to the other members of the Big Five – leopard, buffalo, and rhino.

The black rhino population is monitored to protect these endangered mammals from poachers, but they are rarely spotted on game drives. Tsavo East is also home to the endangered hirola antelopes.

Tsavo East National Park also hosts a wide variety of other wild animals, from cheetahs, hyenas, and crocodiles to hippos, giraffes, and Grevy’s zebra, along with species typical of northern Kenya, including Gerenuk and Somali ostrich.

Over 500 bird species have been recorded in Tsavo East, including black kite, crowned crane, hornbill, lovebird, and sacred ibis.

2 Days 1 Night Tsavo East National Park Safari from Mombasa Highlights

✓ Yatta Plateau: The world’s longest lava flow, stretching over 300 km along the park’s western boundary, provides a stunning backdrop for photography
✓ Red-Dusted Elephants: Tsavo East is world-famous for its “red elephants,” which take on a distinct rusty hue from wallowing in the park’s mineral-rich red soil
✓ Lugard Falls: Named after Captain Lugard, these rapids on the Galana River feature bizarrely eroded rock formations and pools that are often inhabited by giant crocodiles
✓ Diverse Wildlife: Beyond elephants, look for the “Man-eaters of Tsavo ” (maneless lions), leopards, cheetahs, Cape buffalo, and unique species like the long-necked gerenuk
✓ Mudanda Rock: A towering 1.6 km whale-backed rock formation that acts as a water catchment for a natural dam below, attracting large herds of elephants and other wildlife
✓Aruba Dam: This man-made reservoir on the Voi River is a massive draw for thousands of animals, especially during the dry season, making it a premier spot for high-density game viewing

2 Days 1 Night Safari from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park Itinerary

Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park

0700 Hours – 0800 Hours: Pick up from hotel/beach resorts (Kikambala/Kilifi earlier, Mombasa/Nyali/Bamburi around 0730 Hours)
0800 Hours – 1130 Hours: Drive along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway, entering Tsavo East via Bachuma Gate
1130 Hours – 1300 Hours: First short game drive, moving towards the lodge/camp
1300 Hours – 1500 Hours: Check-in, lunch, and relaxation time
1530 Hours – 1830 Hours: Evening game drive, focusing on elephant herds, lions, and other wildlife near Aruba Dam
1830 Hours: Return to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay

Day 2: Tsavo East to Mombasa – Game Driving 

0600 Hours – 0630 Hours: Early morning tea/coffee
0630 Hours – 0900 Hours: Early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators
0900 Hours – 1000 Hours: Return to lodge/camp for breakfast
1000 Hours – 1130 Hours: Final short game drive while exiting the park
1130 Hours – 1400 Hours: Drive back towards Mombasa with a stop for lunch
1400 Hours – 1600 Hours: Drop-off at respective hotels in Mombasa/Diani

2 Days 1 Night Safari from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park Inclusions

✓ Park Fees: All Tsavo East National Park entrance fees and government taxes (VAT)
✓ Meals: Full-board accommodation (Day 1 Lunch & Dinner, Day 2 Breakfast & Lunch)
✓ Guide/Driver: Services of a professional, English/German/Italian-speaking driver/guide
✓ Pick-up/Drop-off: Hotel/airport transfer in Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Malindi, or Watamu
✓ Transport: Private, customized 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep or safari van with a pop-up roof for game viewing
✓ Game Drives: Minimum of 2–3 game drives (one on

the afternoon of day 1 and a morning drive on day 2)
✓ Accommodation: 1-night stay in a standard, comfort, or luxury lodge/tented camp within or near the park (e.g., Ashnil Aruba, Voi Safari Lodge, Sentrim Tsavo)

Yatta Plateau is the world’s longest lava flow at 290 km long

Walking safaris are offered by several guides along the Galana River

Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary is saving the black rhino from extinction due to hunting by poachers

The elephant in Eden – The sight of dust-red elephants wallowing, rolling, and spraying each other

Aruba Dam – Aruba dam is visited by thousands of animals and is a great game-viewing location

Mudanda Rock – Rock towers above a natural dam, which draws thousands of Elephants everyday

Lugards Falls – Named after Captain Lugard, the waters of the Galana River plunge into foaming rapids and crocodile-infested pools

Bird watching: Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the park, including ostriches, kestrels, buzzards, starlings, weaverbirds, kingfishers, hornbills, secretary birds, and herons.

Tsavo East Game Drives: On your game drives, you may see Buffalo, Cheetah, Elephant, Gazelle, Gerenuk, Giraffe, Hartebeest, Hyena, Impala, Leopard, Lion, Mongoose, Monkey, Rhino, Warthog, Waterbuck, and Zebra

Day 1: Mombasa North or South Coast Beach Hotel – Drive to Tsavo East National Park
Day 2: Tsavo East National Park – Drive to Mombasa (North or South Coast)

Day 1: Mombasa North or South Coast Beach Hotel – Drive to Tsavo East National Park

0700 Hours: After breakfast at your hotel in Mombasa, we pick you up and depart by road for Tsavo East National Park, located about 160 km (approximately 2½ hours’ drive) from Mombasa.

Upon arrival at Bachuma Gate, the entrance to Tsavo East National Park, we proceed on a game drive, exploring Aruba Dam and Kanderi Swamp, where most animals come to drink.

Tsavo East National Park is one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries, noted for its vast elephant herds and a variety of wild animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalo, and other plain game.

1230 Hours: We arrive in time for lunch at our camp/lodge, followed by check-in, then lunch, and later, relax in anticipation of the afternoon game run.

1600 Hours:  We depart the lodge for an afternoon game drive in search of more animals. The park has Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe, Gazelle, Zebra, Hyena, and Warthog, amongst others.

Accommodation Options
Budget Accommodation: Mashariki Camp
Mid-Range Accommodation: Voi Safari Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Galdessa Safari Camp

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Tsavo East National Park – Drive to Mombasa (North or South Coast)

After an early wake-up call, we have a cup of coffee/ tea or hot chocolate and proceed on a morning game drive. A variety of animals can be seen, such as Leopards, Cheetahs, Serval Cats, Kongoni, Lesser Kudus, Oryxes, Klipspringers, Impalas, and Ostriches.

There are many interesting features in the open areas of Tsavo East, such as the Yatta Plateau, which is home to one of the world’s longest lava flows.

An additional attraction is the Athi River, flanked by stately Doum palms, which, near the Manyani gate, forms the Lugard Falls, a long stretch of rippling white water cataracts and a favourite haunt for sunbathing crocodiles.

Lugard Falls gush through a small fissure, narrow enough for the foolhardy to leap across, before dropping to Crocodile Point below, where the river changes its name to the Galana.

Return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by check-out, then depart on a game drive en route back to Mombasa.

1230 Hours: You will have lunch on your way to Mombasa and will arrive late in the afternoon.

Drop off at your hotel/ residence or Mombasa Port

Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}

2 Days Mombasa Safaris Tsavo East National Park 1 Night Rates Include:

✓ Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Mombasa
✓ Full board meals when staying the night during the safari
✓ Accommodation in a single, double, or twin room — sharing
✓ Game drives in safari vans with pop-up roofs for easy photography
✓ All Park Entry Fees, transfers, VAT, state levies, service charge, and hotel taxes
✓ All point-to-point personalized meet, greet, and transfer services as in the program, & Professional wildlife guiding services. All guides are native experts in African wildlife, game driving, and the African culture, many of whom speak other European languages

Notes

* Price depends on the type of accommodation of your choice. Kindly inquire

2 Days Mombasa Safaris Tsavo East National Park 1 Night Rates Do Not Include:

* Drinks
* Laundry
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing is not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (a supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

Wildlife & Natural Wonders

• The Famous Tsavo Lions: Renowned for their unique history and imposing presence.
• Diverse Fauna: Keep your binoculars ready for Cape buffalo, black rhino, leopard, Tanzanian cheetah, and caracal.
• Plains Game: Spot massive herds of zebra, kudu, eland, red hartebeest, bushbuck, and warthogs.
• Geological Highlights: Marvel at the Yatta Plateau (the world’s longest lava flow) and the life-giving Galana River

Safari Experience

Day Two: Tsavo East to Mombasa

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