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Tsavo Safaris: 15 Trips from the Coast and the City

87 tours  ·  from $141

Twice the size of the Mara, half the traffic, and two hours from the coast rather than five from Nairobi. These 15 compare the day runs from Diani and Mombasa against the overnight trips, with prices and driving times.

From Mombasa/Mtwapa/Diani/Tiwi: Tsavo East Full-Day Safari - The early pickup and the road inland
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From Mombasa/Mtwapa/Diani/Tiwi: Tsavo East Full-Day Safari

1.From Mombasa/Mtwapa/Diani/Tiwi: Tsavo East Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 130 reviews · 10 hours · from $200Our pick

You’ll leave Mombasa, Mtwapa, Shanzu, Diani Beach, or Tiwi before sunrise for Tsavo East. Guides such as Musa, Beka, and Juma are praised for sharp animal spotting and patient driving. Expect close elephant encounters, broad savannah, a lodge lunch stop, and a very long return drive.

“An amazing day from start to finish! We saw buffalo, antelope, giraffes, warthogs, elephants, zebra and even lions! Our guide was incredible, always stopping in the perfect places to get photos. The food was also delicious, a self-serve buffet with the most beautiful view.”

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Day Trip - Tsavo East National Park ( Man Eater Lions of Tsavo & Other Big Five) - Entering Tsavo East through dry open country
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Day Trip – Tsavo East National Park ( Man Eater Lions of Tsavo & Other Big Five)

2.Day Trip – Tsavo East National Park ( Man Eater Lions of Tsavo & Other Big Five)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $200

Leave Diani or Mombasa at 4:30 a.m. for a private Tsavo East safari in a pop-roof vehicle. Guides such as Francis and Kelli are praised for sharp animal spotting and calm driving. Expect about three hours each way, roughly seven hours in the park, extra park fees, and a very long but rewarding day.

“Good tour! Well organized and worth the day. Very accommodating and helpful with instructions prior to the day.”

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2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night) - Lunch and a night near the wildlife
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2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night)

3.2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $506Top rated

Travel from your Mombasa or Diani hotel to Tsavo East in a private 4x4 Landcruiser. You get three guided game drives, one lodge night, meals, park fees, and bottled water. Guides such as Kelvin, Charlie, and Stanley have been praised for safe driving, animal spotting, and clear explanations.

“We had a great private tour of Tsavo with our guide Charlie who was an excellent driver, navigating not only traffic to the park but also the terrain of Tsavo. The Voi Wildlife Resort was convenient with an amazing watering hole overlooking the dining area for wildlife viewing and the outdoor pool was a welcome relief from the heat. All in all, a great experience.”

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2-Day Safari in Taita Hills from Mombasa - The road from Mombasa to Voi and Ngutuni
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2-Day Safari in Taita Hills from Mombasa

4.2-Day Safari in Taita Hills from Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $399

Leave Mombasa at 6am for Ngutuni and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, then sleep above a busy waterhole at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge. You get afternoon, dawn, and morning game drives, meals, park fees, and hotel transfers in a small group of up to 14. Guides such as Tom, Julius, Hasan, and Mohamed Ali have earned praise for their animal-spotting skills.

“Amazing experience. Our guide was great, he was knowledgeable and made sure we saw as much as possible.”

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3 Days Safari Tsavo East and Taita Hills Saltlick Lodge - Day two: Taita Hills and the Saltlick overnight
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3 days safari Tsavo East and Taita hills (Saltlick lodge)

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

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

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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Full Day Private Tour of Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa - First game drive through Tsavo East
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Full Day Private Tour of Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa

6.Full Day Private Tour of Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $315

Leave Mombasa at 5:30 am in a private safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Search Tsavo East for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and birds, then visit Aruba Dam before lunch and a second game drive. Guides such as Hemed, Benjamin, George, and Katana are praised for sharp wildlife spotting and care on the road.

“The tour was fun and I saw a lot of animals. Even with a small hiccup in the trip the company did everything possible to fix the problem so we may continue our tour. Please give Patrick my thanks for being so accommodating and trying his hardest to fix the problem.”

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Mombasa: Tsavo East National Park Day Trip with Lunch - From Mombasa or Diani to the park gate
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Mombasa: Tsavo East National Park Day Trip with Lunch

7.Mombasa: Tsavo East National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

Travel from Mombasa or Diani Beach to Tsavo East for a game drive among red elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and birds. Guides such as Steven, Stephen, and Francis have earned strong praise for their wildlife spotting. Lunch is included, but park fees are extra and the long road journey can make this a tiring day.

“Wycieczka super, głównie dzięki świetnemu kierowcy - przewodnikowi - Francis - wielkie dzięki ! Francis bardzo starał się, aby pokazać nam jak najwięcej atrakcji ! Dzięki niemu udało się nam zobaczyć lwice schowane w zaroślach - tak długo krążył wokół ich kryjówki, aż udało się je wywabić z ukrycia !”

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Mombasa: Tsavo East Ngutuni Sanctuary Overnight Safari - The four-hour transfer to Ngutuni
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Mombasa: Tsavo East Ngutuni Sanctuary Overnight Safari

8.Mombasa: Tsavo East Ngutuni Sanctuary Overnight Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 2 days · from $450

Travel from Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu, or Malindi to Ngutuni Sanctuary for three game drives and a night at Ngutuni Safari Lodge. Expect Red Jumbo Elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes, plus a driver-guide and six-seat roof pop-up van. Guides such as Amin, Abdullah, and Walter speak several listed languages.

“Esperienza spettacolare! Essenziale e perfetta la guida di Amin che ci ha spiegato e portato nei posti migliori per avvistare gli animali della savana! Il lodge è bellissimo, pulito, in una posizione perfetta”

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Overnight Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa/Diani (Private) - The 6:00am departure from Mombasa or Diani
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Overnight Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa/Diani (Private)

9.Overnight Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa/Diani (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2 days · from $507

Leave Mombasa or Diani at 6:00am for Tsavo East in a private safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Look for elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards, birds, and other wildlife around Aruba Dam and the park’s open plains. Sleep at Voi Wildlife Lodge beside a waterhole, with guides such as Kasimu, Patrick, and Thoya leading the drives.

“Wir wurden pünktlich am Hotel von unserem Fahrer Kasimu abgeholt. Kasimu hat uns mit seiner langjährigen Erfahrung und seiner humorvollem Art alles erklärt und uns zwei wundervolle und unvergessliche Tage beschert! Er hat immer sein Bestes gegeben um uns alle möglichen Tiere zu zeigen (was auch geklappt hat). Die Voi Wildlife Lodge war mit seinem Wasserloch, wo regelmäßig Elefanten zu sehen waren, auch seine Reise für eine Nacht wert. Alles in allem durften wir mit unserem Guide Kasimu zwei unvergessliche Tage erleben, wofür wir sehr dankbar sind. Eine klare Empfehlung der Safari, sowie des Tour-Guides Kasimu! Wir werden mit Sicherheit wieder kommen.”

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2 Days Safari Tsavo East - The 6 a.m. departure from Mombasa
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2 Days Safari Tsavo East

10.2 Days Safari Tsavo East

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $600

You leave Mombasa at 6 a.m. in a private minibus or jeep and reach Tsavo East after about three hours. Two days bring game drives, elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and more, with meals, park fees, bottled water, transport, and full-board accommodation included. Voi Safari Lodge or a similar camp is used for the overnight stay.

“Die Safari war ein schönes Erlebnis, welche durchaus zu empfehlen ist. Wir haben einen deutschsprachigen Reiseleiter gebucht, dadurch kostete die Safari gleich wesentlich mehr. Der Reiseleiter jedoch war mit seinen Erklärungen und InformRead more”

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4 Days Tsavo West, Amboseli and Tsavo East National Park Safari - Day 3: Amboseli at dawn, then Tsavo East
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4 Days Tsavo West, Amboseli and Tsavo East National Park Safari

11.4 Days Tsavo West, Amboseli and Tsavo East National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $2,235

Travel from Mombasa through Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Tsavo East on a four-day private safari. Expect long road transfers, dawn game drives, Mzima Springs, red-dust elephants, and possible Kilimanjaro views. Guides such as Danson, Henry, Saidi, and Abdul have led past departures.

“We had a wonderful stay in Tsavo West national park. We were welcomed by Kelly Brian Wanjohi who helped us find a perfect camping spot. He and his collegues were absolutely welcoming. A bonfire was quickly made for us and the next dRead more”

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2 days 1 night saltlick safari from Diani/Mombasa - Salt Lick Safari Lodge and its water-hole view
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2 days 1 night saltlick safari from Diani/Mombasa

12.2 days 1 night saltlick safari from Diani/Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 2 days · from $650

Travel from Diani or Mombasa to Taita Hills wildlife sanctuary, then stay overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, built above a busy water hole. You get three game drives, full-board meals, park fees, hotel transfers, and a pop-up-roof safari vehicle. Guides such as Giulius and Charles may help tailor your wildlife viewing.

“Było super. Niestety domki były zajęte ale została mi zaproponowana alternatywna,która też była świetna”

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PRIVATE OVERNIGHT SALTLICK SAFARI FROM MOMBASA OR DIANI - The road from Mombasa or Diani to Taita Hills
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PRIVATE OVERNIGHT SALTLICK SAFARI FROM MOMBASA OR DIANI

13.PRIVATE OVERNIGHT SALTLICK SAFARI FROM MOMBASA OR DIANI

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 2 days · from $600

Leave your Mombasa or Diani beach hotel early for Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. A private safari vehicle takes you through game drives to Salt Lick Lodge, where rondavels on stilts overlook water holes. Guides such as Benjamin and Badru are praised for sharp animal spotting. The package includes meals, park fees, water, and hotel transfers.

“This was such an amazing experience. We saw a lot of animals, the Salt Lick Safari Lodge is an amazing place with unbelievable views. Our tourguide and driver, Benjamin, made sure that we had the best experience as possible on the 2 days. His passion towards wildlife, knowledge and great personality really made this trip even more remarkable. He spotted animals before everyone else and educated us on how the animals behave and the reasons behind it. We were lucky on our trip to see a lot of action. The organiser was very good at communicating with me before and during the trip and gave us the best solutions.”

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3 Days(2 nights) Tsavo East Tour & Saltlick (Cost based on minimum 2 persons) - Day 1: Bachuma Gate and Tsavo East
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3 Days(2 nights) Tsavo East Tour & Saltlick (Cost based on minimum 2 persons)

14.3 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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From Mombasa: Tsavo National Park Full-Day Group Trip - First Game Drive at the Tsavo East Gate
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From Mombasa: Tsavo National Park Full-Day Group Trip

15.From Mombasa: Tsavo National Park Full-Day Group Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

Leave your Mombasa hotel for Tsavo East National Park on a group safari with hotel pickup, a driver-guide, lunch, water, and game drives. Expect a long road day, a $80 park fee, and chances to see red elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, lions, and more. Guides may speak English, German, or French.

“Vu beaucoup moins d'animaux que je m'y attendais malgré de belles rencontres avec les éléphants. Rien à voir avec la Tanzanie que j'ai fait il y a de nombreuses années. La saison a dû jouer mais dans ce cas on se dit que le prix est excessif car ne comprend pas les billets du parc. Et la jeep était vraiment vieille. Reste un guide très sympathique et donna beaucoup d'explications. Mitigé donc et dommage car 2-3 types d'animaux en plus m'auraient fait rehausser mon avis”

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