Tsavo East & West safari
Kenya’s biggest wilderness: red-dust elephants, the hippos of Mzima Springs, old lava flows and the story of the man-eaters that stopped the railway. Easy to add to a coast holiday.
Tsavo is huge. The two parks together cover more ground than some countries, and that is its charm. You can drive for an hour and see nobody else. The elephants here are coated in red earth from dust-bathing, which makes them look painted.
In Tsavo West, Mzima Springs bubbles up clear from under the lava; watch hippos from the underwater hide. In the east there are the Lugard Falls and wide open plains. Your guide will tell you about the lions that terrorised railway workers here in 1898.
Game densities are lower than in the Mara, but the space and solitude make up for it. It pairs well with a few days on the beach.
Highlights
- Red elephants of Tsavo
- Mzima Springs underwater hide
- Shetani lava flow and Lugard Falls
- Combine easily with the coast
Itinerary
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Day 1 · To Tsavo West
SGR to Voi or drive from Nairobi; afternoon game drive and Mzima Springs.
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Day 2 · Tsavo East
Cross to the eastern park for a full day on the plains and at Lugard Falls.
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Day 3 · Onward
Morning drive, then back to Nairobi or on to the coast.
Included
- Transport (road or SGR with vehicle pickup)
- Park fees
- Two nights’ accommodation with meals
- Driver-guide
Not included
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Drinks and personal shopping
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