2-Day Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari — From Mombasa, Diani, Ukunda or Nairobi

Duration: 2 days / 1 night | Start: 5:00–5:30 AM (depending on pick-up) | Type: Private or Small Group | Vehicle: Safari minivan with pop-up roof | Parks: Tsavo East & Tsavo West

Why You’ll Love It

Two parks in one trip: Classic Tsavo East savannah + volcanic scenery and springs in Tsavo West.
Iconic wildlife: Red-dust elephants, big cats, giraffes, hippos, crocs, plus superb birding.
Max game time: Multiple game drives including Aruba Dam and Mzima Springs highlights.
Door-to-door: Hotel pick-up/drop-off in Mombasa, Diani, Ukunda, or Nairobi.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mombasa/Nairobi ➝ Tsavo East ➝ Tsavo West

05:00–05:30 Pick-up from your hotel (Mombasa, Diani/Ukunda, or Nairobi) and drive to Tsavo East National Park (Kenya’s oldest & largest, 11,000 km²).
Morning Game Drive – Tsavo East
Search for elephants, zebras, lions, buffalo, giraffes, impala, ostrich and more. Stop at Aruba Dam — a magnet for wildlife and birds.
Lunch at Voi Safari Lodge overlooking a busy waterhole.
Afternoon: Cross into Tsavo West via game-rich corridors; arrive and check in at Ngulia Safari Lodge (or similar).
Dinner & Overnight: Ngulia Safari Lodge.

Day 2: Tsavo West ➝ Mombasa or Nairobi

Early Morning – Mzima Springs: Stroll the lush oasis fed by Chyulu Hills aquifers; view hippos, crocs and fish from the underwater observation chamber.
Mid-Morning Game Drive – Tsavo West: Explore lava flows, acacia woodland and rocky kopjes; keep an eye out for elephants, cheetah, leopard, rhino, oryx, eland and notable birdlife.
Lunch: Bachuma Restaurant en-route.
Return: Drive back and arrive early evening in Mombasa, Diani/Ukunda or Nairobi; hotel drop-off.

What’s Included

Pick-up & drop-off (Mombasa, Diani/Ukunda or Nairobi)
Park entry fees for Tsavo East & Tsavo West
Transport in a safari minivan with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Full-board accommodation at Ngulia Safari Lodge (or similar)
Game drives in both parks
Extra lunch on Day 2
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Government taxes & conservation levies

What’s Not Included

Drinks at lodges
Optional Maasai village visit (pay directly)
Tips for driver-guide
Personal purchases & souvenirs

What to Bring

Sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen
Small daypack / soft overnight bag
Camera and binoculars
Reusable water bottle (single-use plastic is banned in parks)
Comfortable closed-toe shoes; light layers

Good to Know

Pick-up time varies by location and traffic; your guide will confirm the exact time.
Lodge may be substituted with a similar property if fully booked.
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but Tsavo delivers excellent diversity year-round.
Road conditions: Some sections are bumpy; a scarf or neck pillow can help.

Two legendary parks, one epic overnight — perfect for travelers who want maximum wildlife in minimal time.

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