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2-Day Safari from Mombasa | Tsavo East National Park
  • 2 days / 1 night
  • By road
  • Starts in Mombasa

2-Day Safari from Mombasa | Tsavo East National Park

Mombasa , then Tsavo East , then Mombasa

Duration
2 days, 1 night
Starts
Mombasa
Ends
Mombasa
Countries
Kenya
Parks and reserves
1
Travel
By road
Vehicle
4x4, pop-up roof
Group
Max 6 guests

Where you go

2 stops on this route

Overview

Embark on a thrilling 2-day, 1-night safari to Tsavo East National Park with First African Dream Tours. Tsavo East is famed for its vast landscapes, iconic red elephants, and abundant wildlife, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers. This adventure departs from Mombasa and includes an overnight stay in a comfortable safari lodge or tented camp. Travel in style and safety aboard a 4x4 top-up roof Toyota Land Cruiser jeep equipped with binoculars, a cooler box, high-frequency radio, and 4G/LTE Wi-Fi. Guided by our experienced and professional multi-lingual safari driver, you’ll enjoy two days filled with game drives, photography, and breathtaking African scenery.

Day by day

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Route in motion

Mombasa

Starting point 3 stops
Indian Ocean 38° E 39° E 40° E 4° S 3° S 01 Mombasa Start 02 Tsavo East Day 01 03 Mombasa Day 02 50 km
Stay

Day 01 / 02

Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park

Our safari driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM for an early morning departure. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway to Tsavo East National Park (approx. 3–4 hours). Arrive at the park around 9:00 AM and enter via Bachuma or Manyani Gate. Begin your first game drive across the vast savannah plains in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and many other animals and birds. Check in at your selected safari lodge or tented camp for lunch and a short rest. Afterward, set out on an afternoon game drive from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM, exploring new parts of the park and enjoying wildlife sightings near waterholes and natural attractions like the Aruba Dam. Return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay. Enjoy the sounds of the African night in the heart of the wilderness.

Tsavo East
Tsavo East, Kenya

Overnight in Tsavo East,

Satao Camp or Voi Safari Lodge

Ashnil Aruba Lodge or Voi Wildlife Lodge

Sentrim Tsavo Camp

Day 02 / 02

Tsavo East National Park to Mombasa

Start your day early with a sunrise game drive from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM, a prime time for spotting predators and active wildlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast and check-out. Depart the park with an en-route game drive and begin your journey back to Mombasa. Arrive at your hotel between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience. Key Features of Tsavo East National Park Vast Open Plains – ideal for game drives and wildlife photography The \"Red Elephants\" of Tsavo – famous for their ochre-colored skin Yatta Plateau – the world’s longest lava flow Aruba Dam – attracts wildlife during dry seasons Lugard’s Falls – picturesque rapids of the Galana River Diverse birdlife – over 500 species recorded How to Get There from Mombasa Tsavo East is easily accessible by road from Mombasa (approx. 3–4 hours). Most tours enter through Bachuma or Manyani Gate. Travel is arranged in custom 4x4 safari jeeps with pop-up roofs for game viewing, led by licensed safari driver-guides. Popular Activities in Tsavo East Game Drives Sunrise and Sunset Wildlife Viewing Bird Watching Scenic Landscape Photography Nature Observation at Waterholes Book your 2-day Tsavo East safari today and create unforgettable memories in one of Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations! {loadposition myposition}

Mombasa
Mombasa, Kenya

End of safari

Drop-off at your hotel in Mombasa

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Price and timing

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Set your travelling party, compare the seasons, then ask FAD for the exact fare for your dates and preferred stay.

Your safari price Tailored quoted for your group
01

Your travelling party

Who should we price for?

Adults

Ages 18 and over

2

Children

We price each child by age

Pricing basis

2 adult rates

Group rate applies

Under 3 free. Ages 3 to 11 pay 75%. Ages 12 to 17 pay 90%.

No payment now. We confirm the exact price before you decide.

02

Your travel window

Choose the feel of your safari

Wildlife is present year-round. Season changes the landscape, demand and price more than it changes the adventure.

  • PeakJul to Oct
  • HighNov to Mar
  • LowApr to Jun
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  4. Apr Low
  5. May Low
  6. Jun Low
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  9. Sep Peak Now
  10. Oct Peak
  11. Nov High
  12. Dec High
  • Jul to Oct Wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara
  • Apr to May Long rains: green parks, quiet roads

Best value: April to June brings greener parks, fewer vehicles and lower seasonal rates.

3 days / 2 nights

3 Day Safari Trip Tour

Mombasa , then Tsavo East , then Tsavo West , then Mombasa

Price on request

2 days, Mombasa to Mombasa

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