3 Days: Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Park
Departing Nairobi
Start your holiday safari right from the heart of Kenya’s capital. Whether you’re looking for a quick day trip or a multi-day journey through the wild, our safaris departing from Nairobi offer convenience, comfort, and unforgettable experiences.
Ending Nairobi
Seamless endings to unforgettable journeys. Whether you're returning from the wilds of the Masai Mara, the foothills of Kilimanjaro, or the Great Rift Valley lakes, these safari itineraries end in Nairobi — Kenya’s gateway to the world.
Safari Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day journey through Tsavo West and Tsavo East, Kenya’s largest and wildest safari landscapes. Together forming one of Africa’s biggest national park ecosystems, these two parks offer diverse terrain—from the volcanic hills, lava flows, and natural springs of Tsavo West, to the open savannah, red-dust elephants, and Galana River of Tsavo East.
This short but thrilling safari is ideal for those seeking big game sightings, dramatic landscapes, and a taste of untamed wilderness—just a few hours from the Kenyan coast or Nairobi. With a rich variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, and over 500 bird species, the Tsavo experience is as raw and real as African safaris get.
Day 1: Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park
This morning we pick up clients from their hotel and we depart from Nairobi at 8.30 am and we drive towards Tsavo West National Park. The Park is a vast expansion of African savanna with a more diverse array of habitats which include open plains, semi desert scrub, woodland, Chyulu Hills and rock outcrops. It’s famous for the Red Elephants, Oryx, and Gerenuk among other mammal’s species and bird life. Other notable features include Mzima Springs which are water source for Mombasa Town, Shetani Lava Flow and Ash cones, which is an example of recent volcanic eruption. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge
Day 2: Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park
An early morning game drive allows further exploration of this great Park. The Park has large number of birds estimated to be over 500 species. After breakfast depart for Nairobi arriving early afternoon. This safari ends in Nairobi
Day 3: Tsavo East – Nairobi
After breakfast, start the morning game drive in the Tsavo east National Park, the game drive is scheduled for this day. The extensive diverse habitats offer ideal area to search for pride of Lions, Buffaloes, Cheetahs, Giraffe, Zebras, Hippos and Wildebeests. Mzima Spring, underground water seepage from Chyulu hills is a good place to watch the Hippos. There is also a wealth and diversity of birds’ species. Depart to Tsavo East arriving in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the camp or lodge
What’s Included
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari
- All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing
- All park entrance fees
- professional driver/guide
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
- Extensive Game drives
- Game viewing in camps 4x4 vehicles and UHF radio
Not Included
- Additional drinks or snacks
- Optional activities (e.g., nature walk if available)
- Gratuities/tips for the guide
- Personal travel insurance