Tsavo East National Park small group tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A day trip to Tsavo East National Park is a popular "dawn-to-dusk" adventure for travelers staying in Mombasa, Diani Beach, Watamu, or Malindi. The park is Kenya's largest protected area and home to the famous "red elephants." Top Sightseeing Highlights Red Elephants: Iconic herds that appear red from wallowing in the park's iron-rich soil. Aruba Dam: A man-made waterhole that attracts high concentrations of wildlife, especially in the dry season. Yatta Plateau: The world’s longest cooled lava flow, spanning 300km. Galana River: View hippos and crocodiles along the banks of this palm-shaded perennial river.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Guided tour with local guides
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- National park fees 80$pp
Itinerary
05:00 AM: Depart from your coastal hotel or residence early to arrive at the park entrance as the sun rises. The drive from Mombasa or Diani typically takes 2 to 3 hours via the Mombasa-Nairobi highway. 08:30 – 09:00 AM: Arrival and Morning Game Drive. Enter through the Bachuma Gate . Begin your first game drive immediately, searching for the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) and other wildlife like giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs. 11:00 AM: Scenic Highlights : Aruba Dam, A man-made waterhole that attracts thousands of animals, especially during the dry season. Mudanda Rock; An inselberg that towers over a natural dam. 01:00 PM: Lunch at Sentrim Camp 02:30 – 03:00 PM: Afternoon Game Drive Embark on a final shorter game drive as you head toward the park exit, focusing on spotting predators that become active in the late afternoon. 03:00 – 03:30 PM: Exit and Return Leave the park and begin the drive back to the coast.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Maasai mara safaris tours and travel
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Mombasa
- Its from-price is 43% below the median of the 54 day trips we list in Mombasa.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 54.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Mombasa
Mombasa is Kenya's main port, an old Swahili island city on the Indian Ocean with a Portuguese fort, a narrow old town and palm-lined beaches.
Mombasa stands on an island joined to the mainland by bridges and a causeway, and it has been a trading port for many centuries, visited by Arab, Persian, Portuguese and Indian merchants. Fort Jesus, a coral-stone fort built by the Portuguese in the 1590s, is listed by UNESCO and stands above the entrance to the old harbour. Behind it, the Old Town has narrow lanes, balconies and carved wooden doors.
Top-ranked sights in Mombasa: Fort Jesus, Haller Park.
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