The 15 Best Tsavo Safaris

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

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

Spend a long day exploring Tsavo East with an English-speaking guide, game drives, red elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Pickup is available from Mombasa, Shanzu, Mtwapa, Diani Beach, and Tiwi. Expect a 3 to 3.5-hour drive each way, shared transport, lunch, and extra park fees.

“We was very lucky. We saw so many elephants, zebras but only one lion and so much more. Our guide knew so many things about all the animals and saw them from far away. Definitely recommend :) we loved it”

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

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

Leave Diani at 4:30 a.m. for a private, full-day Tsavo East safari in a pop-roof vehicle. Guides such as Francis and Kelli have earned strong praise for sharp eyes and calm driving. Expect elephants, lions, ostriches, Yatta Plateau views, a long road journey, and extra park and lunch costs.

“Driven around by the eagle-eyed kelli, I saw neary everything and then some more! He was personable, knowledgeable and helpful! Doing this all in one day is tiring, so you need a person like Kelli as your guide.”

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

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

Leave Mombasa or Diani in a private 4x4 Landcruiser with a safari guide and head to Tsavo East for three game drives, a lodge night, meals, and park fees. Guides such as Charlie, Kelvin, and Stanley have been praised for sharp driving, animal knowledge, and good humor.

“Our guide was waiting for us right outside the gate of the cruise ship terminal with a sign and then proceeded to give us a gift. He drove us to Tsavo East and proceeded to take us on a morning game drive, he dropped us at Voi lodge for luncRead more”

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

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

Leave your Mombasa-area hotel early for Tsavo East, then continue to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Saltlick Lodge. Expect private transport, several game drives, included meals, and a good chance of seeing elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and more.

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

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

Leave Mombasa at 5:30 am for a private 15-hour safari in Tsavo East. Your guide may be Hemed, Benjamin, George, John, Katana, or Patrick. Expect a pop-up-roof vehicle, Aruba Dam, lunch, elephants, lions, and a long, bumpy return drive.

“Animal sightings by a knowledgeable and sharp eyed guide George, who was also a safe driver and genuinely helpful person.”

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6.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 wildlife drive with an English or German-speaking guide. Look for red elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and birds, with guides such as Stephen and Francis praised for their sharp spotting skills.

“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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7.Tsavo East Ngutuni Sanctuary Overnight Safari

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

Leave your coastal hotel early for Ngutuni Sanctuary, where three game drives focus on Red Jumbo Elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. You stay at Ngutuni Safari Lodge, with meals and a private-feeling small group of up to six. Guides may speak English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.

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

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

Leave Mombasa or Diani at 6am for a private two-day Tsavo East safari with guides such as Kasimu, Thoya, or Patrick. Expect Aruba Dam, red elephants, sunset game drives, a waterhole lodge stay, meals, and hotel drop-off.

“We really enjoyed the trip; our guide was very friendly and kind. The trip absolutely met our expectations. We saw many beautiful animals. The accommodation and food were also excellent. We can only recommend it!”

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9.2 Days Safari Tsavo East

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

Leave Mombasa at 6 a.m. for a private two-day Tsavo East safari by minibus or jeep. Expect several game drives, full-board accommodation, park fees, bottled water, and wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and possibly leopards.

“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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10.4 Days Tsavo West, Amboseli and Tsavo East National Park Safari

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

Travel from Mombasa into Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Tsavo East on a four-day private safari. Expect game drives, Mzima Springs, red-dust elephants, Kilimanjaro views, and meals along the way. Guides may include Danson, Henry, Saidi, or another assigned driver-guide.

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

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

Leave your Mombasa beach hotel for a private three-day safari through Tsavo East and Taita Hills. See elephants at Salt Lick’s waterhole, enjoy four game drives, and travel with a guide such as Joseph or Bombomatano, subject to availability.

“We had such a great time! Joseph was the best driver and an excellent guide! He made sure that we saw every animal we wanted to see and he could tell us every detail about all animals. We saw 10 lions, leopard, giraffes, elefants, zebras and many more.”

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12.Tsavo National Park Full-Day Group Trip

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

Travel from your Mombasa hotel to Tsavo East for game drives, a lodge lunch, and a second wildlife outing. Guides such as Pascal, Katana, and Steven have helped visitors spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras. Expect a long road day, plus an $80 park fee not included in the tour price.

“Great day trip - our guide Steven made sure we have the best experience. The drive back from the park is a bit exhausting after such a long day but we knew that beforehand. The park itself is nice but the animal density is not too high. But we still saw lots of elephant herds coming super close to the cars. With every safari, you have to be a bit lucky to see some animals :)”

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13.3 days Tsavo East and Amboseli safari from Diani/Mombasa

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

Travel by safari vehicle from Diani or Mombasa to Tsavo East and Amboseli, with English-speaking guides such as Mike, Steve, or Ronaldo. Expect full-board lodge stays, pop-up-roof game drives, elephants, lions, buffaloes, and Kilimanjaro views, with long road days between parks.

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14.Tsavo National Park Small group Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $140Best value

Leave Mombasa early for Tsavo National Park with a driver-guide and a small group of up to 15 people. After about three hours to Bachuma Gate, look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, cheetahs, leopards, and more, with a stop near Aruba Dam and lunch at your own cost.

“The drive to and from the park is not for the faint hearted. It took us 16.5 hours there and back but we are in Kilifi. The drive through Mombasa on the way back was horrendous, with poor roads and gridlocked traffic. Enough of the negativeRead more”

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

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

Travel from Diani Beach in a private pop-up-roof safari vehicle with a guide such as Francis. Across three days, you explore Tsavo West and Amboseli, see elephants and other wildlife, visit Observation Hill, and optionally add Tsavo East on the return. Meals, park fees, water, and two nights are included.

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