3-Day Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari from Diani or Mombasa

Explore Tsavo East and Tsavo West on a 3-day safari from Diani or Mombasa with elephants, lions, Mzima Springs, game drives and two nights in safari lodges.

 

Safari Overview

A 3-day Tsavo East and Tsavo West safari from Diani or Mombasa takes you from the beaches of the Kenya Coast into one of Kenya’s most remarkable wildlife regions.

The experience combines the wide-open landscapes and wildlife of Tsavo East National Park with the volcanic scenery, hills and natural springs of Tsavo West National Park.

Tsavo East is well known for its vast savannah, elephants covered in reddish dust, the Galana River and large wildlife landscapes. Tsavo West offers a very different setting, with lava flows, volcanic hills, Mzima Springs and greener areas.

For travelers staying in Diani Beach or Mombasa, this is an excellent way to add a genuine safari experience to a Kenya Coast holiday without spending a week away from the beach.

With Horizon Explorer Africa Safaris, your safari is planned around your travel dates, accommodation preference and budget.

Your journey, your way.

Safari Highlights

  • Explore both Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks
  • Experience the famous red-dusted elephants of Tsavo
  • Visit the natural pools of Mzima Springs
  • Enjoy multiple game drives across two contrasting landscapes
  • Look for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes and other wildlife
  • Experience Kenya’s volcanic and semi-arid scenery
  • Travel from Diani or Mombasa with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Enjoy a safari that fits naturally into a Kenya Coast beach holiday
  • Travel with an experienced local safari driver-guide

3-Day Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Diani / Mombasa – Tsavo East National Park

Your Tsavo safari from Diani or Mombasa begins early in the morning with collection from your beach resort or hotel.From the Coast, you travel inland towards Tsavo East, with the exact journey time depending on your starting point, traffic and road conditions.Enter Tsavo East through a suitable park gate and begin your first game drive.The landscape changes quickly as the coastal environment gives way to the dry savannah of Tsavo.Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other wildlife as you make your way towards your accommodation.After lunch and some time to relax, head out for an afternoon game drive.The afternoon can be particularly rewarding as temperatures begin to fall and wildlife becomes more active.Return to your lodge or tented camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.Overnight: Tsavo East Meals: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Tsavo East – Tsavo West National Park

Start the morning with breakfast followed by an early game drive in Tsavo East.Morning game drives provide an opportunity to search for wildlife while temperatures are cooler and many animals are active.After the game drive, continue towards Tsavo West National Park.Depending on your accommodation and itinerary, you will arrive around lunchtime and check in for lunch.Visit Mzima SpringsIn the afternoon, visit Mzima Springs, one of Tsavo West's most recognizable natural attractions.The springs are fed by groundwater and create clear pools surrounded by vegetation.Take time to explore the area and look for hippos, fish, crocodiles where present, monkeys and birdlife. Wildlife activity around the springs varies, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.After visiting Mzima Springs, continue with an afternoon or evening game drive through Tsavo West.The park's changing scenery provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.Overnight: Tsavo West Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Tsavo West – Diani / Mombasa

Wake up early for your final morning game drive in Tsavo West.The early hours offer cooler temperatures and another opportunity to look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, lions and other wildlife.After the game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and check out.Begin your journey back towards the Kenya Coast.You will arrive at your Diani Beach resort or Mombasa hotel later in the day, depending on road conditions and your exact drop-off location.If you are continuing with a beach holiday, the rest of the afternoon is yours to relax by the Indian Ocean.Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your Diani or Mombasa hotel
  • Safari transport in a 4×4 Land Cruiser or safari van
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • Game drives as outlined in the itinerary
  • Accommodation for 2 nights
  • Meals according to the selected accommodation and itinerary
  • Tsavo East National Park entry fees
  • Tsavo West National Park entry fees
  • Mzima Springs visit
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari

 

What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities
  • Items not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Mzima Springs: A Different Side of Tsavo

One of the reasons to include Tsavo West in this itinerary is the opportunity to visit Mzima Springs.

Unlike the dry-looking landscapes found in parts of Tsavo East, Mzima Springs is surrounded by greener vegetation and clear freshwater pools.

The springs are an important water source for wildlife and provide a completely different experience from a traditional savannah game drive.

For photographers and first-time safari travelers, the contrast between the dry Tsavo landscape and the lush surroundings of Mzima Springs makes this a worthwhile stop.

Who Is This Safari Best For?

This 3-day Tsavo East and Tsavo West safari from Diani or Mombasa is ideal for:

  • Travelers staying in Diani Beach
  • Visitors staying in Mombasa
  • Couples looking for a beach and safari combination
  • Honeymooners
  • Families
  • First-time safari travelers
  • Wildlife photographers
  • Travelers who want a short Kenya safari
  • Visitors who prefer a private safari
  • Travelers who want to combine wildlife with a Kenya Coast holiday

It is also a practical option if you have already planned several days at the beach but want to experience Kenya’s wildlife before returning home.

From the Indian Ocean to the African Bush

Three days gives you enough time to leave the Coast behind and experience two very different sides of Tsavo.

Start among the wide plains of Tsavo East, where elephants move across the red-dusted landscape and wildlife can appear around the open savannah.

Then continue into Tsavo West, where volcanic scenery, hills and the clear waters of Mzima Springs create a completely different atmosphere.

By the time you return to Diani or Mombasa, you will have experienced more than a beach holiday.

You will have seen another side of Kenya.

Ready to combine your Coast holiday with a Tsavo safari?

Let Horizon Explorer Africa Safaris arrange your transport, accommodation, park fees, game drives and return transfers around your travel dates.

Plan your 3-Day Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari from Diani or Mombasa.

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