Tsavo East National Park small group tour
Description
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.
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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.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
AVOID!!! From the moment my elderly mother and I were picked up until we were dropped off, the excursion was chaotic, frustrating, and dangerous. I was hounded across WhatsApp and phone calls in the early morning hours because they assigned a new driver and neglected to provide him my exact location. Despite confirming the address the night prior and in several chats / calls, the driver still struggled to locate my easy-to-find location. After some driving, another driver handed us off to a van which was not the Jeep clearly depicted in the activity pictures. There was no guide only an aloof, dangerous driver who mumbled a few words occasionally but provided zero context for the game drive. This driver was very reckless and we felt scared on many occasions, especially when he was throwing rocks at a lion to get it to wake up. Because he clearly did not know where to find the animals, the entire outing wasted our time and money. He didn't take us to any of the spots outlined in the activity description; we also didn't eat lunch in the park or go for a second game drive. Heading back to Mombasa was incredibly uncomfortable because there was no AC as promised in the activity listing. Overall, we were ripped off as we did not receive close to the value of what we paid for this activity.
Our small group tour of Tsavo East National Park was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Kenya. The park itself is विशाल and beautifully wild, with stunning landscapes of red earth, open plains, and scattered acacia trees. We were lucky enough to see elephants (covered in the famous red Tsavo dust!), lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of antelope and bird species. Every game drive felt like a new adventure. Traveling in a small group made the experience even better. It felt personal and unhurried, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable — not just about spotting animals, but also about their behavior and the park’s ecosystem. We had plenty of opportunities to take photos and ask questions. If you’re looking for an authentic safari experience with breathtaking scenery and amazing wildlife, Tsavo East is a fantastic choice. I would highly recommend a small group tour for a more intimate and immersive experience. An absolute must for nature and wildlife lovers! 🐘🌅
I love Selma Sheila os the best i found in my life
Made some friends there , I met Georgina Oslo,Now my Girlfiend for 2 years,I did not plan to be with anyone but all thanks to this tour
