Malindi Tsavo East National Park Safari Day Trip - Guided Wildlife Viewing
Malindi Tsavo East National Park Safari Day Trip is a full-day wildlife excursion to Tsavo East National Park in Kenya. The park is accessed via Sala gate which seats about 156 km (97 miles) west of Malindi. The park is home to large families of giraffes, gazelles, hartebeests, and zebras, as well as the “Big Five” must-see animals – buffalo, African elephants, lions, rhinos, and leopards.
Depart from your hotel in Malindi/Watamu early in the morning with snack boxes. You drive along the Malindi Gede/Sala road to Tsavo East National Park. The drive takes about 3 hours. Once arrive at the park and enter Tsavo East through the Sala gate, we will proceed on a game drive in the park internationally known for its large herds of red-dusty elephants.
Vast groups of other mammals visiting ponds and waterholes are buffalo, zebra, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, waterbuck, and giraffe. Gazelles and antelopes, from the dik-dik to the Oryx, are numerous. Lions are abundant and are often spotted at Kanderi swamps and the Aruba dam.
We will visit the Aruba dam and then pay a visit to Ashnil Aruba Lodge – the perfect place for a bathroom rest stop and also for refreshments. Here you will enjoy watching the dam wildlife which includes water birds, elephants, buffalos, lions, and gazelles/ antelopes drinking in the dam. At about 1230 Hours Enjoy lunch at one of the lodges in the park followed by a short rest. After lunch proceed on another game drive en-route to Sala Gate.
We will depart Tsavo East National Park through Sala gate at 1500 Hours and transfer back to Malindi/Watamu at about 1900 Hours we arrive at your beach hotel late in the evening.




Malindi Tsavo East National Park safari day trip is a full-day wildlife excursion to Tsavo East National Park in Kenya. The park is accessed via Sala gate which seats about 156 km (97 miles) west of Malindi.
Tsavo East National Park’s relative closeness to the beaches and tourist attractions in Malindi and Watamu makes it an ideal one-day wildlife safari destination for those who do not want to stay overnight.
The park is home to large families of giraffes, gazelles, hartebeests, and zebras, as well as the “Big Five” must-see animals – buffalo, African elephants, lions, rhinos, and leopards.
During your game drive, you will likely see cheetah, duiker, gazelle, gerenuk, elephant, lion, hartebeest, hyena, impala, mongoose, monkey, porcupine, giant rat, buffalo, warthog, and waterbuck.
Tsavo East National Park Safari Highlights | What to Do and See
Yatta Plateau is the world’s longest lava flow at 290 km long
Walking safaris are offered by several guides along the Galana River
Aruba Dam also attracts animals and birds looking for a place to drink
Lugard’s Falls is a series of rapids on the Galana River where crocodiles love to bathe
Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary is saving the black rhino from extinction due to hunting by poachers
Mudanda Rock is a 1.6km outcrop of rock, with a dam at its base. This is a popular drinking place for animals
Bird watching includes African skimmers, red and yellow bishops, goshawks, buffalo weavers, and palm nut vultures, to name but a few.
Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the park, including ostriches, kestrels, buzzards, starlings, weaverbirds, kingfishers, hornbills, secretary birds, and herons
Malindi Tsavo East National Park Safari Day Trip Itinerary
0400 Hours: Depart from your hotel in Malindi/ Watamu early in the morning with snack boxes. You drive along the Malindi Gede/ Sala road to Tsavo East National Park. The drive takes about 3 hours.
0700 Hours: We arrive at the park and enter Tsavo East through the Sala gate. We proceed on a game drive in the park internationally known for its large herds of red-dusty elephants.
Vast groups of other mammals visiting ponds and waterholes are buffalo, zebra, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, waterbuck, and giraffe. Gazelles and antelopes, from the dik-dik to the Oryx, are numerous. Lions are abundant and are often spotted at Kanderi swamps and the Aruba dam.
1000 Hours: We visit the Aruba dam then pay a visit to Ashnil Aruba Lodge – the perfect place for a bathroom rest stop and also for refreshments.
Enjoy watching the dam wildlife which includes water birds, elephants, buffalos, lions, and gazelles/ antelopes drinking in the dam.
1230 Hours: Enjoy lunch at one of the lodges in the park followed by a short rest. After lunch proceed on another game drive en-route to Sala Gate.
1500 Hours: Depart Tsavo East National Park through at Sala gate and transfer back to Malindi/ Watamu.
1900 Hours: Arrive at your beach hotel late in the evening.
Meal Plan {Lunch}
Malindi Tsavo East National Park Safari Day Trip Prices
Malindi Tsavo East National Park Safari Day Trip Rates Includes:
Extensive game drive + Safari vehicle carrying cold drinks and mineral water + All entry fees, guide fees, service charges, and taxes + Hot Lunch at one of the lodges in the park or picnic lunch box + Guaranteed departures for 1 or more passengers booking this safari + Round trip transport from Malindi/ Watamu to Tsavo East National Park and back + Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)
Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 3 to 12 Years |
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1st January 2024 | 31st December 2024 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* 1 Day Malindi road Safari to Tsavo East National Park from Malindi or Watamu departs on request
* From Malindi, the drive takes you through the western road (C103) and enters the park via the Sala gate
Malindi Tsavo East National Park Safari Day Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Tips or gratuity to your driver guide
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Beer, wine, liquor, soft drinks or juices, and bottled water during lunch
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
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