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5 Days Tsavo East and Tsavo West Safari

Nairobi – Tsavo West – Tsavo East – Nairobi

Starts
Africa/Nairobi
Ends
Africa/Nairobi
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Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Route: Nairobi – Tsavo West – Tsavo East – Nairobi

Main attractions: Red elephants, lions, Mzima Springs, volcanic landscapes, wildlife and vast wilderness.

Overview

Discover the enormous Tsavo ecosystem through a five-day safari covering Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks. The parks offer dramatic scenery, expansive landscapes and memorable wildlife encounters.

Day 1: Nairobi to Tsavo West

  • Depart Nairobi after breakfast.
  • Travel to Tsavo West National Park.
  • Check into your safari lodge.
  • Enjoy lunch.
  • Afternoon game drive.
  • Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Full-Day Tsavo West Safari

  • Early breakfast.
  • Explore the park's varied landscapes.
  • Visit Mzima Springs.
  • Observe hippos, crocodiles and aquatic wildlife from designated viewing areas.
  • Visit the Shetani Lava Flow if conditions and access permit.
  • Afternoon game drive.
  • Dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Tsavo West to Tsavo East

  • Breakfast.
  • Enjoy a morning game drive.
  • Transfer to Tsavo East National Park.
  • Arrive at your accommodation for lunch.
  • Afternoon game drive.
  • Search for elephants, lions, giraffes and other wildlife.
  • Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Full-Day Tsavo East Safari

  • Early breakfast.
  • Explore the park's open savannah landscapes.
  • Visit the Galana River area where permitted.
  • Look for elephants, buffaloes, zebras and predators.
  • Picnic lunch or lodge lunch.
  • Afternoon game drive.
  • Dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Tsavo East to Nairobi

  • Breakfast.
  • Optional morning game drive.
  • Depart for Nairobi.
  • Arrive in the afternoon or evening.

Why book this safari?

A wonderful choice for visitors seeking expansive wilderness, fewer urban distractions and classic African wildlife scenery.