Itinerary Highlights

Early Morning Pickup
Start your day with an early pickup from your hotel in Mombasa, Diani, or nearby areas around 5:00 AM to make the most of the day.
Enjoy a scenic drive, typically about 2-3 hours, to reach Tsavo East.

Enter Tsavo East and Morning Game Drive
Enter the park via the Bachuma Gate or Voi Gate around 8:00 AM.
Begin your morning game drive, exploring the vast plains and looking out for animals like the famous “Red Elephants” of Tsavo, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and various antelopes.
The unique red soil of Tsavo gives elephants a reddish tint, making for excellent photo opportunities.

Aruba Dam Visit
Visit the Aruba Dam, a popular watering hole for many animals, where you’re likely to see herds of elephants, crocodiles, hippos, and bird species.
This stop offers prime viewing for photographers and animal enthusiasts alike.

Midday Break at a Lodge
Around noon, enjoy a lunch break at a lodge within the park, like the Voi Safari Lodge or Sentrim Tsavo Lodge. These lodges often have viewpoints overlooking waterholes where animals gather.
Relax and refresh while watching more wildlife right from the lodge terrace.

Afternoon Game Drive
After lunch, continue exploring with another game drive, covering more of Tsavo’s varied landscape. Your guide will take you to iconic spots like Mudanda Rock, a natural viewpoint where animals often gather.
Look out for different wildlife like cheetahs, leopards, and various bird species, including eagles, ostriches, and storks.

Drive Back to Hotel
Begin your return journey in the late afternoon, heading back to your hotel.
Arrive back at your hotel in the evening, with memories of an unforgettable day at Tsavo East.
Additional Information
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, and insect repellent.
Best Time for Sightings: The dry seasons (June to October and January to February) offer better animal sightings as animals gather at water sources.