15 3-Day Safaris in Tsavo to Build a Trip Around

1.3 days safari Tsavo East and Taita hills (Saltlick lodge)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $900Our pick

Leave your coastal hotel around 5:00 am for a private three-day safari through Tsavo East and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. You get game drives, meals, two nights of lodging, and a stay at Saltlick Lodge. A guide and driver accompany your group, with pickup from the Mombasa region.

“Sehr schönes Erlebnis, wir haben Löwen, Büffel, Elefanten, Geparden, Zebras, Giraffen, Gazellen, Antilopen und vieles mehr gesehen, auch mit Jungtieren - war super !!!!”

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2.3 Days(2 nights) Tsavo East Tour & Saltlick (Cost based on minimum 2 persons)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $987

Travel from your Mombasa or coast hotel into Tsavo East for four private game drives, then spend a night at Salt Lick Game Lodge above a wildlife-filled waterhole. Guide names associated with the operator include Joseph and Bombomatano, though assignments are not guaranteed. Park fees, meals, transport, and lodging are included.

“Great experience, fair amount of wildlife, good lodging and food great price for the experience. If on a cruise make sure you take enough time on the drive back.”

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3.3 days Tsavo East and Amboseli safari from Diani/Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 3 days · from $1,065

Leave Diani or Mombasa at 6:30 am with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Steve, Ronaldo, or Mike, then spend three days tracking wildlife in Tsavo East and Amboseli. Expect pop-up-roof safari transport, full-board lodge stays, buffet meals, Aruba Dam, and a chance to see Kilimanjaro at sunset.

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4.3 Days, 2 Nights Safari – Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West Adventure Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $845

Leave Diani at 5:30 am for a private safari through Tsavo West and Amboseli. Ride in a pop-up-roof vehicle with a guide such as Francis, watch for elephants and lions, visit Observation Hill, and add a Maasai village or Tsavo East stop if selected.

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5.3-Day Private Safari of Tsavo East National Park Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $930

This private 3-day safari takes you from Mombasa into Tsavo East in a 4x4 vehicle, with guides such as George, Jonathan, David, Ringi, and Peter. Expect game drives for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and birdlife, plus stays at properties such as Voi Safari Lodge, Voi Wildlife Lodge, Man Eaters Camp, or Manyatta Camp.

“This amazing safari for three days at Tsavo East. We can absolutely recommend this company and guide Jonathan to all. We highly recommend their Services..”

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6.3 Days safari Tsavo East and Amboseli national park.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $1,000

Travel privately from Mombasa to Tsavo East and Amboseli National Parks over three days. You’ll have early and late game drives, meals, lodge stays, and a chance to see red elephants, lions, leopard, antelope, and Mount Kilimanjaro. Guides including Dicky, Juma, Raimondo, and others have been assigned on different departures, so confirm your guide and language before booking.

“Trip was organized by Mr. Francis according to our wishes . His recommendation to go to Amboseli (Emali station) with the train was perfect because of an extra great experience in whole trip. Out guide Juma was excellent. We got a lot of infRead more”

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7.3 DAYS TSAVO EAST- AMBOSELI PARKS FROM MOMBASA/DIANI

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 3 days · from $1,085

Travel from Mombasa or Diani to Tsavo East and Amboseli for three days of game drives. Expect elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and Kilimanjaro views. Guides including Kasimu, Patrick, and Bindo have led this route, but the drive between parks and the return to the coast can be rough and lengthy.

“Beautiful experience! We went on the safari with Bindo, a kind and helpful man. We borrowed from him his professional binoculars 😂 to see all the animals in the savana! We got to see cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, hippos, lion and lioness, antelopes, gazelles, hyenas, warthogs and a lot more! Really amazing experience, it’s incredible to be able to see all these animals meters from you! The third day we had to go back from Amboseli NP to Mombasa, and it was like 8 hrs drive , and the first three hrs were on a really rough road, so, be ready with your stomach 😂”

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8.Tsavo East and Ngutuni Sanctuary Safari 3 days from Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,370

Spend three days exploring Ngutuni Wildlife Conservancy and Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa. You’ll watch animals at Ngutuni’s water hole, visit Lugard Falls, and stay at Ngutuni Lodge. Guides connected with the operator include John, James, Hamadi, and Mwenze. The tour is private for your group and includes pickup.

“The experience was amazing,lovely and coordinated staff with a keen eye for detail.would highly recommend chenggong tours.”

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9.3 days Tsavo East and Saltlick safari from Diani/Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 3 days · from $1,065

Travel from Diani or Mombasa with an English-speaking driver-guide through Tsavo East and Taita Hills. Expect full-board lodge stays, game drives, Aruba Dam, red elephants and a night at Saltlick Lodge, where wildlife gathers close to the viewing areas. Guides may include Steven, Charles or Julius.

“This was the most amazing experience that we will remember forever. The trip was perfect and couldn’t be faulted. We managed to see loads of animals and both lodges were unbelievable with viewing points extremely close to the animals. Our guide Julius went out of his way to make this an unforgettable experience trying his hardest so we would see all of the animals and had amazing knowledge of the park and the animals. I would highly recommend this trip and would book with this company again.”

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10.3-Day Private Tour in Tsavo West National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,790

Spend three days in a private 4x4 Landcruiser exploring Tsavo East and Tsavo West from Nairobi. Expect red-dust elephants, big cats, buffalo, Mzima Springs, early game drives, and meals included. Your guide handles the long road transfers, wildlife searches, and drop-off at your hotel, airport, or chosen destination.

“Tsavo National Park has always been on my bucket list and this trip from Diani beach exceeded my expectations. The tour guide Pascal was fantastic with his knowledge providing me with local stories and guidance. Martha, my safari plannRead more”

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11.3-Day Tsavo East and Tsavo West Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,242

Travel from Mombasa into Tsavo East and Tsavo West in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser. Look for elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and birdlife with guides such as John, Patrick, Anthony, and Edward. The trip includes lodges, meals, drinking water, park fees, game drives, and return transport to Nairobi.

“I took my time reading reviews, contacting tour agents.”

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12.3 Days Tsavo East & Amboseli (2 Nights)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,051

Travel privately from Mombasa to Tsavo East and Amboseli for two nights of game drives. Expect early starts, lodge or camp stays, meals, and a chance to see elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Jennifer handles trip planning, while guides and drivers tailor the safari to your interests.

“The process of organising this safari was extremely smooth. Great communication from Jennifer. She was fast to respond and answered all of my queries.”

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13.3 Days Safari Tsavo East and Taita Hills Saltlick Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $800

Leave Diani at 5:00 am for a private three-day safari through Tsavo East and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Expect elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, and more, with overnight lodging at Taita Hills or Saltlick Lodge. Guides such as Solomon, Suleiman, Peter, and Dickie have led past departures.

“Our three days safari experience with KT was amazing! We had our own guide driving us in a Landcruiser safely to and around the parks. Suleiman was a safe and experienced driver who gave us many details about the park and the animals Read more”

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14.3 days 2 nights saltlick safari from diani/mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 3 days · from $1,065

Spend two nights at Salt Lick Safari Lodge in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, where a raised concrete lodge overlooks a busy animal waterhole. Your English-speaking guide takes you on morning and evening drives to look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, ostriches, cheetahs, and hyenas. Guides have included Benjamin, Julius, Charles, and Mike.

“An excellent trip, with a great guide. Mike was very freindly, and very knowledgeable. We actually went to Tsavo east, then Tsavo West, and (as a small extra) a night drive, and an additional trip to voyager Ziwani to see Crocs and Hippos. The whole trip was brilliant, and recommended.”

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15.3 days safari Tsavo East and West

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $850

Leave Diani at 5 am for a private three-day safari through Tsavo East and West. Ride in a minibus or jeep, stay at Voi Safari Lodge and Ngulia Safari Lodge, visit Mzima Springs with a ranger, and spend time in Tsavo’s rhino sanctuary. Guide assignments may include Dicky and Suleman.

“Had a fantastic trip in Tsavo East and Tsavo West. Dick and our driver Suleman were knowledgeable and friendly. Fortunate enough to see all of the animals we were hoping to on our game drives as well as amazing landscapes. Our acRead more”

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