3 Days Tsavo East / West
3 Days Tsavo East / West is a detailed Africa Last Minute safari product for travellers who want a guided route through Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Tsavo. It can be quoted in different accommodation categories and transport styles depending on travel dates, comfort level, group size and budget.
Key Highlights
- Tsavo East
- Tsavo West
- Mzima Springs
- Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
- Voi
- Ngulia safari lodge routing
- Professionally planned safari routing with driver-guide or lodge-guide support.
- Accommodation can be quoted in classic, mid-range, luxury or premium categories.
- Private, shared, road or fly-in versions can be built depending on product type.
Make This Journey Yours
Every Africa Last Minute itinerary is adjustable. Tell us your dates, guest profile, comfort level, and pace, and we will shape the package into a quote-ready travel proposal.
Itinerary
Mombasa or Coast Hotel to Tsavo East
Guests depart the coast early and drive toward Tsavo East, one of Kenya's classic safari parks. The first day should highlight the convenience of starting from Mombasa while still reaching real wilderness within a few hours.
- Early pickup: Collect guests with packed breakfast if needed.
- Tsavo East game drive: Enter the park and begin game viewing across open plains and red-earth landscapes.
- Lunch and afternoon drive: Check in for lunch, rest during the heat, then return for an afternoon drive until sunset.
Tsavo East to Tsavo West
After an early drive in Tsavo East, continue to Tsavo West. This day provides contrast: Tsavo East feels open and expansive, while Tsavo West is more scenic, hilly and varied.
- Morning game drive: Look for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes and predators before the transfer.
- Inter-park transfer: Travel to Tsavo West, with lunch depending on lodge timing.
- Tsavo West highlights: Visit Mzima Springs or other accessible viewpoints if included and time allows. Continue with an afternoon drive.
Tsavo West Safari and Return to the Coast
The final morning gives guests another chance to explore Tsavo West before returning to the coast.
- Morning drive: Search for wildlife around springs, water points, rocky hills and woodland areas.
- Checkout: Return to the lodge for breakfast or continue with packed breakfast depending on route.
- Return transfer: Drive back to Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Malindi or the confirmed drop-off location.
What is included
- Safari transport in the quoted vehicle type, such as safari minivan, 4x4 Land Cruiser, shared vehicle or flight transfer where applicable.
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide, lodge guide, ranger or activity guide during the listed safari components.
- Accommodation in the quoted lodge, camp, hotel, mountain hut or campsite category, subject to availability.
- Meals as specified in the final confirmed itinerary.
- Game drives, boat rides, trekking activities, mountain services or sightseeing stops specifically listed in the final quotation.
- Airport, hotel, lodge, airstrip or agreed-point transfers only where shown in the confirmed route.
- Government taxes and service charges related to the confirmed package unless separated in the quote.
What is excluded
- International flights, domestic flights unless specifically listed, airport taxes and airline extras.
- Visa fees, passport costs, travel insurance, vaccinations and personal medical expenses.
- Park fees, conservancy fees, marine park fees, gorilla permits, chimp permits, mountain fees or special permits unless expressly included.
- Drinks, laundry, telephone calls, room service, souvenirs and personal expenses.
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guides, lodge staff, porters, rangers, boat crews, mountain crew and community hosts.
- Optional extras such as balloon safaris, cultural visits, day rooms, beach extensions, golf, fishing, city tours or upgraded transfers unless stated as included.
- Any deviation from the confirmed itinerary caused by late arrival, missed flights, route changes, weather, park regulations or private guest requests.
Important Notes
- Confirm season, travel dates, group size and rooming list before quoting.
- Verify park fees, conservancy fees, permits and domestic flight schedules before confirming.
- State accommodation level clearly: classic, mid-range, luxury or premium. Avoid mixing lodge categories in one unclear price.
- Add realistic drive times and advise guests that road conditions can vary.
- Do not guarantee wildlife sightings, migration crossings, gorilla encounters beyond permit rules, or mountain summit success.
Optional Extras
- Maasai community visit where appropriate
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser upgrade
- Luxury lodge, premium camp or family-room upgrade
- Extra night extension for a more relaxed pace
- Airport meet-and-assist and Nairobi day-room arrangement
- Beach extension to Diani, Mombasa, Watamu, Malindi or Zanzibar
- Professional photography-focused guiding where available
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this package be customized?
Yes. Accommodation level, vehicle type, start point, end point, pace and optional extras can be adjusted before quotation.
Are park fees included?
Only include park, conservancy or permit fees if they are clearly listed in the final confirmed quotation.
What should guests confirm before booking?
Travel dates, group size, rooming needs, flight times, preferred accommodation level and any special interests such as photography, culture, beach extensions or gorilla permits.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. Wildlife sightings depend on nature, season, weather, guide skill and daily animal movement. The itinerary increases opportunity but cannot guarantee specific sightings.
Ideal Traveller
- First-time safari travellers who want a planned route.
- Couples, families and small groups looking for private or flexible safari arrangements.
- International visitors combining safari with Nairobi, the Kenya coast, Uganda, Tanzania or onward flights.
- Guests who want clear routing, lodge options and quotation support before booking.
