OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS

Day & Sunset Drives
Big Five Game Drives
Red Elephant Herds
Lugard Falls & Galana River
Yatta Plateau
Aruba Dam · 600+ Bird Species

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Kenya's Largest National Park

Experience one of Kenya’s largest and most spectacular wildlife destinations with this 3 Days 2 Nights Tsavo East Safari. Located in southeastern Kenya, Tsavo East National Park is famous for its iconic red elephants, vast open savannahs, dramatic landscapes, and incredible wildlife diversity.

This carefully crafted safari from the coast offers travelers the opportunity to explore Kenya’s wild frontier, where animals roam freely across endless plains dotted with baobab trees and seasonal rivers. Game drives around the famous Aruba Dam provide excellent chances to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, antelopes, and a wide variety of bird species.

Perfect for couples, families, and wildlife enthusiasts, this short safari blends adventure, comfort, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Over three days you will enjoy thrilling game drives, scenic landscapes, and nights in a comfortable safari lodge or tented camp inside the park.

Tsavo East Land of the Red Elephants

A vast sun-baked savannah where iconic red-dust elephants roam in herds of forty, fifty, sometimes more. The Galana River bisects this wilderness, drawing enormous buffalo herds, crocodiles and hippos to its banks. Just three hours from Mombasa Africa at its most raw.

Day 01 :

Coastal Departure – Tsavo East National Park

Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Watamu, Malindi, or Mombasa followed by a scenic drive toward Tsavo East National Park.

You will enter the park through the Bachuma Gate, one of the main access points to this vast wilderness.

Enjoy your first exciting game drive as you head toward your lodge or camp. Along the way you may encounter:

Herds of the famous Tsavo red elephants
Giraffes browsing acacia trees
Zebras, buffalo, and antelopes
Predators such as lions or cheetahs

Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and relaxation.

Later in the afternoon, depart for an evening game drive around Aruba Dam, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the park. Animals often gather here to drink water, making it an excellent photography spot.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Safari lodge or tented camp in Tsavo East
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 02 :

Full Day Safari in Tsavo East

Start the day early with a sunrise game drive, when wildlife is most active and the golden light makes the landscape breathtaking.

Explore deeper sections of the park, including areas near the Galana River, where animals frequently gather.

Wildlife you may see includes:

Elephants
Lions
Leopards
Buffalo
Giraffes
Zebras
Hyenas
Various antelope species
Over 500 species of birds

Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation before another afternoon adventure.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy another game drive across the open plains, where you will witness stunning sunsets over the African wilderness.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation: Safari lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03 :

Morning Game Drive – Return to the Coast

Wake up early for a final morning game drive, giving you one last opportunity to spot wildlife and enjoy the beauty of Tsavo East.
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to the coast.
Arrive at your hotel in Watamu, Malindi, or Mombasa in the afternoon, marking the end of an unforgettable safari experience.
Meals: Breakfast