This itinerary offers a brief overview of a 5-day Tsavo East safari from Diani or Mombasa, with examples of budget, midrange, and luxury accommodations, and typical inclusions/exclusions. All travel is by road.
Depart Diani/Mombasa in the morning for Tsavo East National Park. Arrive, check in, and enjoy lunch. An afternoon game drive introduces you to the park’s diverse wildlife.Dinner and overnight at the lodge
- Budget: Voi Wildlife Lodge (basic room)
- Midrange: Ashnil Aruba Lodge (standard room)
- Luxury: Satao Camp (luxury tent)
Spend the entire day exploring Tsavo East with morning and afternoon game drives. Focus on areas like Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock, known for wildlife congregating.Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Enjoy another morning game drive, then return to your lodge for relaxation by the pool or optional activities. An afternoon game drive offers further wildlife viewing opportunities.Dinner and overnight at the lodge
After a final morning game drive in Tsavo East, depart for Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (an optional extension for varied scenery and night game drives). Check into your lodge, with an afternoon game drive.
- Accomodation Salt Lick Game Lodge (standard room)
Enjoy a morning game drive in Taita Hills . After breakfast, begin your journey back to Diani/Mombasa, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Round-trip road transport from Diani.
- Park entrance fees for Tsavo East (and Taita Hills if applicable).
- Accommodation as per chosen category (full board).
- Daily game drives in a safari-adapted vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide/driver.
- Bottled water during game drives.
Exclusions:
- International or domestic flights.
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at lodges/camps.
- Tips for guides, lodge staff, etc.
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.).
- Optional activities (e.g., cultural visits, night game drives where not specified).
