Tsavo West National Park Mombasa Safari 3 Days 2 Nights (from Mombasa
This 3-day/ 2-night Tsavo West safari from Mombasa offers fantastic value for money and an unbeatable African bush vacation from the beaches of Mombasa. This Tsavo West safari offers a thrilling dive into volcanic landscapes and big game, typically starting with a 0600 Hours pick-up.
The tour includes early-morning/ late-afternoon game drives to maximize wildlife sightings, as well as visits to Mzima Springs, the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, and the Shetani lava flows.
Our 3-Day/2-night Tsavo West safari from Mombasa Itinerary highlights include
✓ Chaimu Crater: A tall volcanic hill covered in black lava stones that you can hike for spectacular vistas of the surrounding plains
✓ Five Sisters Hills: A cluster of five almost identical cone-shaped volcanic hills that create a striking silhouette against the savannah
✓ Lake Jipe: Located on the border with Tanzania, this alkaline lake is excellent for boating excursions and spotting aquatic birds and hippos
✓ The Man-Eaters of Tsavo: The park is home to the legendary “man-eating” lions, notorious for halting railway construction in 1898
✓ Birdwatcher’s Paradise: With over 600 recorded species, the park is a top destination for birding, featuring specialists like the Somali Ostrich and Martial Eagle
✓ The “Red Elephants“: Like in Tsavo East, the elephants here are famous for their reddish appearance, caused by dust-bathing in the park’s vibrant red volcanic soil
✓ First World War Sites: The park was a major battleground between British and German forces; you can visit historical sites commemorating the East African campaign
✓ Mzima Springs: A lush oasis where millions of gallons of crystal-clear water gush from under parched lava rocks daily. It features an underwater viewing chamber where you can watch hippos, crocodiles, and barbel fish from a unique perspective.
✓ Shetani Lava Flow: A massive 8 km long field of black volcanic rock formed just a few hundred years ago. Its name, meaning “devil” in Swahili, comes from local legends of the earth opening in fury. You can explore the nearby Shetani Caves with a flashlight
✓ Roaring Rocks: A popular lookout point named for the sound of wind whistling through the rocks (or the roar of local lions). It offers panoramic views of the Rhino Valley and, on clear days, the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro
✓ Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary: A critical 90 sq km enclosure dedicated to protecting the endangered black rhino. It is one of the best places in Kenya to spot these elusive creatures, especially from the raised overnight viewing platform
3-Day/2-night Tsavo West safari from Mombasa (by road) Itinerary
Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo West National Park
0600 Hours – 0700 Hours: Pick up from your Mombasa hotel/airport
0700 Hours – 1130 Hours: Drive along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway, taking approximately 4-5 hours to reach the Tsavo West gate (approximately 4 hours 188 km)
1130 Hours – 1300 Hours: Begin with a short game drive on the way to the lodge
1300 Hours – 1530 Hours: Check-in, lunch, and rest at the lodge/camp
1600 Hours – 1830 Hours: Evening game drive, visiting the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
1900 Hours: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp
Day 2: Full Day in Tsavo West National Park
0630 Hours – 0800 Hours: Early morning breakfast
0800 Hours – 1230 Hours: Morning game drive visiting Mzima Springs to see hippos and crocodiles through underwater viewing hides
1300 Hours – 1500 Hours: Lunch break at the lodge or a pre-arranged picnic site
1530 Hours – 1830 Hours: Afternoon game drive, exploring the Shetani Lava Flows and volcanic scenery
1900 Hours: Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp
Day 3: Tsavo West to Mombasa
0600 Hours – 0830 Hours: Early morning game drive (best time to spot predators)
0900 Hours – 1000 Hours: Breakfast and checkout
1000 Hours – 1400 Hours: Final game drive while exiting the park, then drive back to Mombasa
1400 Hours – 1500 Hours: Drop off at your hotel or the airport
| Day | Activity | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival & Afternoon Safari | 0800 Hours departure from Mombasa; lunch at lodge; sunset game drive |
| Day 2 | Full Day Exploration | Mzima Springs (hippo viewing), Shetani Lava Flow, and Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary |
| Day 3 | Morning Safari & Return | Sunrise game drive; breakfast and check-out; return to Mombasa by late afternoon/early evening |
Beginning and ending in Mombasa, this 3-day Tsavo West National Park road safari offers a rare opportunity to explore one of Kenya’s most renowned game-viewing areas.
Tsavo West National Park is located 260 kilometers from Mombasa (through Mutito Gate), west of its sister, Tsavo East National Park, and is approximately 188 km West of Mombasa (through Tsavo Gate near Manyani).
Tsavo West National Park encompasses mountains and hills for climbing, savanna bush and semi-arid desert scrub, acacia woodland, palm thickets, rivers, and the tranquil Lake Jipe, home to the Kudu – one of Kenya’s animals found in Tsavo.
There are many tourist attractions in Tsavo West National Park, from safari tours to see the red elephants to bird watching and hill hiking to caving and boating. Tsavo West is home to the largest population of red elephants as well as to members of the rest of the “Big 5” African animals (buffalo, African lions, leopards, and rhinos).
Tsavo West National Park is just a few degrees south of the equator. The temperature remains the same throughout the year, at 27-31°C (81-88°F) during the day and 22-24°C (72-75°F) at night.
Humidity is high from December through April. The rainfall defines the seasons. The long rainy season, or monsoon season, is from March to May. The shorter rains come from October through December.
The safari includes all road transport in a mini-van or a 4×4 safari vehicle, the services of a professional safari driver-guide, full-board accommodation in superb-quality, well-located lodges/camps, game drives, nature walks, and bird watching, and all park entrance fees.
Tsavo West National Park Highlights | What to See and Do
Tsavo West Game Drives: Tsavo West is home to the largest population of red elephants as well as to members of the rest of the “Big 5” African animals (buffalo, African lions, leopards, and rhinos).
There are other animals like hippos, cheetahs, hartebeest, and buffalo.
Lake Jipe: Lake Jipe attracts a lot of wildlife and is a good place for bird watching. It is fed by the run-off from Mount Kilimanjaro and the North Pare Mountains.
Take a boat excursion on the lake, or explore the swamps at each end.
Mzima Springs: Mzima Springs is at the north end of Tsavo West. Water from the Chyulu Hills runs from beneath the lava ridge and forms several natural pools.
Fringed with palm trees, these pools are popular watering holes for birds and African wildlife. You can also watch the hippos bathing underwater here.
Lava Flows and Caves: Visit the Lava Flows and Caves for geological interest; explore the caves or hike along with the lava flow.
Bird-watching safaris: The park has many migratory birds including African skimmers, red and yellow bishops, goshawks, buffalo weavers, and palm nut vultures, to name a few.
Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the park, including ostriches, kestrels, buzzards, starlings, weavers, kingfishers, hornbills, secretary birds, and herons.
Cliff faces in Tsavo West: These offer some of the best rock climbing in Kenya. The views over the savanna plains are spectacular, and Mt. Kilimanjaro can also be seen on occasion.
Tsavo West National Park Safari 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary
Day 1: Mombasa – Drive to Tsavo West National Park
0800 Hours: After breakfast at your hotel in Mombasa, our drive takes us to Tsavo West National Park. The Park is a vast expansion of the African savanna, with a more diverse array of habitats, including open plains, semi-desert scrub, woodland, the Chyulu Hills, and rock outcrops.
It’s famous for the Red Elephants, Oryx, and Gerenuk, among other mammal species and birdlife. Other notable features include Mzima Springs, a water source for Mombasa Town, and the Shetani Lava Flow and Ash cones, which are examples of a recent volcanic eruption.
The Movie Ghost and the Darkness was shot here.
1200 Hours: We arrive at our lodge/ camp in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive is planned today.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Finch Huttons Luxury Camp, Kipalo Lodge
Mid-Range Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Voyager Ziwani Camp
Budget Accommodation: Kitani Bandas
Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Full Day in Tsavo West National Park
Two game drives are scheduled for today. The extensive, diverse habitats offer ideal areas to search for lions, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and wildebeest.
Mzima Spring, underground water seepage from the Chyulu Hills, is a good place to watch the Hippos. There is also a wealth of bird species and diversity.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Finch Huttons Luxury Camp, Kipalo Lodge
Mid-Range Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Voyager Ziwani Camp
Budget Accommodation: Kitani Bandas
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Tsavo West – Drive to Nairobi or Mombasa
An early-morning game drive allows for further exploration of this great Park. The Park has a large number of birds, with an estimated 500+ species.
1000 Hours: After breakfast, departs for Nairobi or Mombasa, arriving late afternoon.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
Tsavo West National Park Mombasa Safari 3 Days 2 Nights Prices
Tsavo West National Park Mombasa Safari 3 Days 2 Nights Rates Include
✓ 4 Extensive Game drives
✓ Mineral water during the tour
✓ All meals included while on safari
✓ Professional experienced driver-guide
✓ All applicable Game Park entrance fees
✓ Guaranteed window seating with an open-top
✓ Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
✓ Accommodations of your choice in Tsavo West National Park
✓ Round-trip transport from Mombasa to Tsavo West National Park
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Child Aged 8 to 12 Years |
| 1st January 2026 | 31st December 2026 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* This tour departs daily, and private departures are also available
Tsavo West National Park Mombasa Safari 3 Days 2 Nights Rates Do Not Include
✘ International Airfare
✘ Accommodations in Mombasa
✘ Cost of obtaining a passport and visas
✘ Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
✘ Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
✘ Gratuity for porters/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
✘ Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
✘ Personal expenses such as traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls, beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
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