3 Day Ngutuni Lodge & Ziwani Voyager Camp Safari

3 Day Ngutuni Lodge & Ziwani Voyager Camp Safari offers a rare combination of standard game drives and unique activities like night drives and guided nature walks, which are permitted within these private sanctuaries.

Our 3 Day Tour covers Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Park. Tsavo National Park is split into two contrasting regions, each offering a distinct safari experience shaped by landscape, wildlife density, and travel style.

✓ Tsavo East National Park is defined by vast, open plains and long sightlines that make wildlife easier to spot, delivering a classic, game-focused safari with high concentrations of elephants, lions, buffalo, and giraffe, including the park’s famous red-dust elephants

✓ Tsavo West National Park, by contrast, is more rugged and scenic, with volcanic hills, lava flows, denser vegetation, and natural highlights like Mzima Springs, offering a slower-paced safari that balances wildlife viewing with dramatic landscapes and atmosphere.

Tsavo East & West National Park Highlights

Tsavo is defined by vast distances, dramatic geology, and wildlife adapted to arid conditions.

✓ Mzima Springs’ crystal-clear pools and hippos
✓ Fewer crowds and a true wilderness atmosphere
✓ River systems like the Galana and Tsavo Rivers
✓ Lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, and giraffes
✓ Volcanic hills, lava flows, and open savannah plains
✓ Large elephant herds, often stained red by iron-rich soil

Wildlife & Safari Experiences in Tsavo East & West National Park

Tsavo offers a spacious, uncrowded safari experience shaped by vast landscapes and wildlife adapted to dry conditions. Game drives explore open plains, river systems, and volcanic terrain, with fewer vehicles and a slower pace than Kenya’s northern parks. It’s best suited to travelers who value scale, atmosphere, and a true wilderness feel over high-density wildlife viewing.

✓ Hippos and crocodiles along river systems
✓ Big 5 sightings, especially elephants and lions
✓ Excellent predator viewing with fewer vehicles
✓ Classic game drives across open plains and lava fields
✓ Over 500 bird species, particularly strong after the rains

3 Day Ngutuni Lodge & Ziwani Voyager Camp Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Mombasa to Ziwani Voyager Camp (Tsavo West National Park)

Your journey begins with a drive toward the western edge of Tsavo West National Park)

0600 Hours – 0700 Hours: Early morning pickup from your hotel in Mombasa
0700 Hours – 1130 Hours: Scenic drive toward Voyager Ziwani Tented Camp (approx. 270 km) via the Voi-Taveta route.
1230 Hours – 1400 Hours: Arrival, check-in, and lunch overlooking the Sante River, home to hippos and crocodiles
1400 Hours – 1600 Hours: Relaxation time or optional guided nature walk to learn about local flora and tracks
1600 Hours – 1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive or a visit to nearby World War I/II battlefield sites
1900 Hours – 2100 Hours: Night game drive (approx. 1 hour) to spot nocturnal animals like leopards and bushbabies, followed by dinner under the stars 

Day 2: Ziwani to Ngutuni Lodge (Ngutuni Sanctuary – Tsavo East National Park)

Transition from the volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West to the private Ngutuni Sanctuary

0630 Hours – 0730 Hours: Early morning guided nature walk or a final sunrise game drive
0800 Hours – 0900 Hours: Breakfast at the camp with views of Mount Kilimanjaro
0930 Hours – 1230 Hours: Departure for Ngutuni Lodge (approx. 118 km), entering the sanctuary for a mid-morning game drive
1300 Hours – 1430 Hours: Check-in and lunch at the lodge, which overlooks a very active waterhole
1600 Hours – 1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive in the 10,000-acre Ngutuni Sanctuary, home to large herds of “red” elephants
1930 onwards: Dinner at the lodge while watching wildlife visit the floodlit waterhole just feet away

Day 3: Ngutuni Sanctuary to Mombasa

A final chance for wildlife viewing before returning to the coast. 

0630 Hours – 0830 Hours: Early morning game drive in Ngutuni Sanctuary or an “extensive” drive into the main Tsavo East National Park
0830 Hours – 0930 Hours: Return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast
1000 Hours – 1300 Hours: Check out and begin the return journey to Mombasa, with en route game viewing to the park exit.
1400 Hours – 1530 Hours: Arrival back in Mombasa and drop-off at your hotel

Combine two of Kenya’s finest national parks on this 3-day all-inclusive Kenya Lodge Safari. Stay at top-quality safari lodges inside Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park, enjoying sweeping views of the plains of Africa flanked by Mount Kilimanjaro.

Explore both Tsavo East and Tsavo West on 4×4 safari drives in search of Africa’s Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife found in these beautiful Kenyan game reserves.

Tsavo West National Park is renowned for its diverse birdlife and large mammals, particularly elephants and lions. The park is also home to buffalo, rhinos, and leopards, making it a Big Five safari destination. Other wildlife species include the bush baby, Maasai giraffe, hippo, and numerous antelopes, such as hartebeest, lesser kudu, oryx, and klipspringer.

Tsavo East National Park is renowned for its large herds of elephants, often dramatically coated in fine red dust. The population is over 10,000 elephants. 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; however, they are rarely spotted during game drives.

Tsavo East is also home to the endangered hirola antelopes, which host a wide variety of other wild animals, including cheetahs, hyenas, and crocodiles, as well as hippos, giraffes, and Grevy’s zebras, along with species typical of northern Kenya, such as gerenuk and Somali ostrich. Over 500 bird species have been recorded in Tsavo East, including black kite, crowned crane, hornbill, lovebird, and sacred ibis.

This short 3-day Kenya Safari to Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks is an ideal choice for those with limited time or budget, who want to experience the thrill of game viewing in the famous Tsavo National Park.

3 Day Ngutuni Lodge & Ziwani Voyager Camp Safari Lodge Accommodation

Ngutuni Safari Lodge

Ngutuni Safari Lodge is situated within Ngutuni Game Sanctuary (a 10,000-acre game sanctuary), adjacent to Tsavo East National Park, 15 km from Voi town towards Mombasa. The lodge is close to Voi Airstrip, approximately a 15-minute drive from the Tsavo East Main Gate and a short 2½-hour drive from Mombasa.

Ngutuni Safari Lodge is 335 km from Nairobi. The lodge overlooks a waterhole, offering an open-plan bar & restaurant deck that attracts wildlife throughout the day & night. The hotel is set against the spectacular backdrop of the Sagala Hills.

The lodge features 48 block-built rooms, all of which face the waterhole and the expansive savannah of Tsavo National Park. All rooms are fully furnished and include a bathroom, a shower, one double bed, one single bed, and a balcony.

Facilities include dining, a bar, a lounge, a viewing deck, and a beautiful swimming pool. Ngutuni Safari Lodge activities include bird-watching, nature walks, early-morning and late-afternoon game drives, sundowners overlooking the waterhole, and night game drives.

It is the ideal base from which to visit these excellent attractions on easy excursions, returning to the comfort and friendly welcome from familiar faces at Ngutuni Lodge.

Voyager Ziwani Camp

Voyager Ziwani Safari Camp is a safari accommodation located on a 30,000-acre Private Farm on the western edge of Tsavo West National Park. The safari camp sits on a secluded dam on the Sante River – home to turtles, crocodiles, and hundreds of basking hippos.

The camp has a spectacular view of mystical Mount Kilimanjaro and easy access to the wild attractions of Tsavo West National Park. Voyager Ziwani offers a tranquil retreat in one of the wildest places left on Earth. The tents are fitted with a work desk, an open closet, woven rugs, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The bathrooms are en-suite with hot showers and flush toilets.

The main building, overlooking the Ziwa Dam, houses the bar and dining room, with a long veranda where breakfast is typically served. In the evening, candlelit tables are arranged on the lawn so that guests can dine out under the night sky beside a roaring campfire. Voyager Ziwani offers a range of activities for guests, including game drives, guided nature walks, night drives, and cultural visits.

Visitors can also explore the World War II battlefields, visit the twin volcanic lakes, and enjoy nightly entertainment by local dancers. Additionally, the camp offers opportunities for bird-watching, bush breakfasts, and barbecue dinners.

Voyager Ziwani Safari Camp provides luxurious accommodations and amenities, making it the perfect base for exploring the surrounding natural environment in an unforgettable setting.

Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo West National Park (Ziwani Sanctuary Game)
Day 2: Tsavo West National Park to Tsavo East National Park
Day 3: Tsavo East National Park to Mombasa

Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo West National Park (Ziwani Sanctuary Game)

Early-morning pickup from the hotel, then proceed to Ziwani Sanctuary. Check in at Voyager Camp, followed by lunch. Time to relax and watch the Hippos or take a guided nature walk. Night game drive in search of nocturnal wild animals not usually seen during the day.

Overnight at Ziwani Voyager Camp

Meal Plan { Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Tsavo West National Park to Tsavo East National Park

Early morning guided nature walk. Breakfast, then departure to Tsavo East National Park. Check in at Ngutuni Lodge followed by lunch. Proceed on an afternoon Game drive in Tsavo East. Return to the lodge by 1830 Hours for dinner & overnight at Ngutuni Lodge.

Overnight at Ngutuni Lodge

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Tsavo East National Park to Mombasa

Early morning game drive in Ngutuni Sanctuary. Return to Ngutuni Lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, check out from Ngutuni Lodge and return to Mombasa with an extensive game drive through Tsavo East.

Drop off at your hotel in time for lunch.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}

3 Day Ngutuni Lodge & Ziwani Voyager Camp Safari Include

✓ Night Game Drive: Often in the Ziwani sanctuary
✓ Guided Nature Walks: Conducted by a naturalist at Voyager Ziwani
✓ Meals: All meals from Day 1 lunch through Day 3 breakfast (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✓ Fees & Taxes: Park entrance fees for Tsavo West and Ngutuni Sanctuary, plus government taxes
✓ Waterhole Views: Wildlife viewing directly from the lodges (both lodges overlook popular waterholes)
✓Extras: Drinking water during game drives and services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
✓ Transport: Return road transport from Mombasa/Diani hotels in a 4×4 safari jeep or pop-up roof minivan
✓ Accommodation: 2 nights full-board accommodation (1 night at Voyager Ziwani Tented Camp & 1 night at Ngutuni Safari Lodge)
✓ Game Drives: Comprehensive game drives, including afternoon drives on Day 1, a full-day/morning drive on Day 2, and morning drives on Day 3

3 Day Ngutuni Lodge & Ziwani Voyager Camp Safari Exclusions

✘ Tips for the driver guide
✘Personal laundry and travel insurance
✘ Drinks at the lodge (unless specified as all-inclusive

3-Day Ngutuni Lodge & Ziwani Voyager Camp Safari visits both Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks. Ngutuni Lodge is conveniently situated, some 15 minutes from the Tsavo East National Park main gate and about half an hour from Tsavo West National Park and the Taita Hills.

It is the ideal base from which to visit these excellent attractions on easy excursions, returning to the comfort and friendly welcome from familiar faces at Ngutuni Safari Lodge.

Ngutuni Private Game Sanctuary, once a haunt of man-eaters, as the lions of Tsavo, who terrorized workers on the Kenya-Uganda railway, were known. European armies camped in the area during both World War I and World War II. Today, cameras have replaced guns, visitors have replaced soldiers, and lions have reverted to culling plains African game, in the eternal cycle of life.

Voyager Ziwani Safari Camp is a safari accommodation located on a 30,000-acre Private Farm on the western edge of Tsavo West National Park. The safari camp sits on a secluded dam on the Sante River – home to turtles, crocodiles, and hundreds of basking hippos.

The camp has a spectacular view of mystical Mount Kilimanjaro and easy access to the wild attractions of Tsavo West National Park. Voyager Ziwani offers a tranquil retreat in one of the wildest places left on Earth.

The tents are fitted with a work desk, an open closet, woven rugs, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The bathrooms are en-suite with hot showers and flush toilets.

The main building, overlooking the Ziwa Dam, houses the bar and dining room, with a long veranda where breakfast is typically served. In the evening, candlelit tables are arranged on the lawn so that guests can dine out under the night sky beside a roaring campfire.

Voyager Ziwani Safari Camp offers luxurious accommodations and amenities, making it the perfect base for exploring the surrounding natural environment in an unforgettable setting.

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