2-Day Tsavo East & West Safari from Nairobi & Mombasa | Cruzeiro Safaris

2-Day Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari from Mombasa or Nairobi

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Start Time: 5:00–5:30 AM (depending on pick-up location)
Tour Type: Private or Small Group Safari
Transportation: Safari minivan with pop-up roof
Pick-Up Included: Yes – from hotels in Mombasa, Diani, Ukunda, or Nairobi
Parks Visited: Tsavo East & Tsavo West National Parks, Kenya

Tour Overview

Discover the wild heart of Kenya on this 2-day safari to Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, home to some of the country’s most awe-inspiring wildlife and scenery. Encounter red elephants, big cats, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and more across diverse ecosystems — from the expansive savannah of Tsavo East to the volcanic landscapes and springs of Tsavo West.

Ideal for travelers with limited time, this short safari offers incredible game drives, authentic safari lodges, and unforgettable wildlife moments.

️ Safari Itinerary

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

• 5:00–5:30 AM: Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Mombasa, Diani, Ukunda, or Nairobi.

• Drive to Tsavo East National Park, Kenya’s oldest and largest park (11,000 km²), known for its red-dusted elephants and diverse wildlife.

Morning Game Drive in Tsavo East

• Spot elephants, zebras, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, ostriches, gazelles, and more.

• Visit Aruba Dam, a popular wildlife viewing point for aquatic birds and herbivores.

Lunch at Voi Safari Lodge

• Dine with views overlooking a busy wildlife waterhole — perfect for photography.

Afternoon Game Drive & Transfer to Tsavo West

• En route to Tsavo West, enjoy a scenic drive through game-rich corridors.

• Arrive and check in at Ngulia Safari Lodge, your base for the night.

• Dinner & Overnight stay at Ngulia Lodge (or similar).

Day 2: Tsavo West – Mombasa or Nairobi

Early Morning Game Drive at Mzima Springs

• Visit the famous Mzima Springs, a lush oasis fed by underground streams from the Chyulu Hills.

• View hippos, crocodiles, and tropical fish from a submerged glass observatory.

Mid-Morning Game Drive through Tsavo West

• Explore lava flows, acacia forests, and rocky outcrops teeming with wildlife.

• Possible sightings: elephants, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, oryx, elands, and diverse bird species.

Lunch Stop at Bachuma Restaurant

• Enjoy a refreshing meal before your return trip.

Evening Drop-Off

• Arrive back in Mombasa, Diani, or Nairobi by early evening.

✅ What’s Included

• ✔️ Pick-up & drop-off (Mombasa, Diani, Ukunda, or Nairobi)

• ✔️ Park entry fees for Tsavo East & West

• ✔️ Transport in a safari minivan with pop-up roof

• ✔️ Professional English-speaking driver/guide

• ✔️ Full-board accommodation at Ngulia Safari Lodge

• ✔️ Game drives in both parks

• ✔️ Extra lunch on Day 2

• ✔️ Bottled drinking water during game drives

• ✔️ Government taxes & conservation levies

❌ Not Included

• ✖️ Drinks at lodges

• ✖️ Optional Maasai village visit (payable directly)

• ✖️ Tips for driver-guide

• ✖️ Personal purchases and souvenirs

What to Bring

• Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

• Small daypack or soft bag

• Camera and binoculars

• Reusable water bottle (plastic is banned in national parks)

• Comfortable walking shoes

Why Choose This Safari?

• Travel through two of Kenya’s most iconic parks in just 2 days

• Stay at authentic safari lodges in prime wildlife-viewing areas

• Enjoy multiple game drives and visits to highlights like Mzima Springs and Aruba Dam

• See Tsavo’s legendary red elephants, big cats, hippos, crocs, giraffes, and more

• Ideal for travelers based in either Mombasa or Nairobi

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