Tsavo East & West Safari
Kenya's oldest and largest reserves - rolling hills, endless red-dirt savannahs, volcanic lava beds and lush green springs, with great populations of elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, and rhino across the two "sister parks".
A study in contrasts across Kenya's venerable twin parks
These twin parks show off the best of Kenya's wildlands - rolling hills, great endless red-dirt savannahs, volcanic lava beds, and lush green springs. For 3 days we'll explore the Tsavo "sister parks", discovering the Big Five game as well as giraffe, impala, hartebeest, monkey, and baboon. The noble horned rhino is an endangered species and isn't found in many parks - at Tsavo West's Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, you'll be on the lookout for over 80 of these shy, but treasured creatures.
The Tsavo parks are nothing if not a study in contrasts - wild arid grassy plains fade into green hills, meeting the rich waters of the Mzima Springs oasis. Along its grassy and palm-laden shores, you'll be spotting hippos and crocodiles. The parks also offer surprising lookout points where you'll take in great stretches of sprawling landscape and even the snow-capped peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro in the distance.
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Nairobi → Tsavo East National Park
6:00am: your driver/guide will pick you up at your Nairobi hotel, airport, or location of your choice. Climb into your private 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep to start your safari along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway - we'll make rest and refreshment stops along the way and arrive at Tsavo East around noon.
The vistas that greet you will be immense - this is a park of big sky and endless savannah. We'll have lunch and then roll out to explore the park. On the great plains here you'll notice the rusty, red dust and the large herds of elephants that like to roll in it, giving themselves a rosy coat. We'll also head to the waterholes where the wildlife go to escape the park's arid environment - Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock are river-fed locations that are great for elephant spotting. After a full day of game drives, it's time for dinner and relaxation at your safari lodge or tented camp.
Choose Your Tsavo East Accommodation
📍 Tsavo East National Park, Kenya Ashnil Aruba Lodge [dummy]
📍 Tsavo East National Park, Kenya
This is the full economy roster at Tsavo East in our system - a single property.
This is the full comfort roster at Tsavo East in our system - all five properties.
This is the full luxury roster at Tsavo East in our system - both properties.
Tsavo East → Tsavo West National Park
We're on safari time now - the birds and wildlife have probably woken you up early. Let's go for your first game drive of the day and take in the great park in the morning light, followed by a safari breakfast at your accommodation and more exploration, looking for buffalo, eland, impala, elephant, and of course, lion.
But we have another reserve to discover - sister park Tsavo West. During the quick drive there we'll be tracking for still more wildlife. Riding into Tsavo West, you'll immediately see that this park is greener and accented with rolling hills and foliage. We'll visit the water-fed oasis of Mzima Springs, a lush haven that is home to hippo, crocodile, exotic fish, and a big draw for the park's other thirsty wildlife - we can even leave our Jeep and explore the palm-embellished banks on foot. Spotting endangered rhinos is always a special safari moment - Tsavo West hosts the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, home to over 80 black rhinos. Relaxation and dinner will be at your Tsavo West accommodation.
Choose Your Tsavo West Accommodation
📍 Tsavo West National Park, Kenya Kilaguni Serena Lodge [dummy]
📍 Tsavo West National Park, Kenya
This is the full economy roster at Tsavo West in our system - a single property.
This is the full comfort roster at Tsavo West in our system - a single property.
This is the full luxury roster at Tsavo West in our system - all four properties. *Salt Lick Safari Lodge adds a Taita Hills Sanctuary conservation fee of US$40 per person per night, on top of the price shown here.
This is the full superior luxury roster at Tsavo West in our system - both properties. Accommodations marked with a * attract a supplement - your tour consultant will advise on the value.
Tsavo West National Park → Nairobi
For our 3rd day on safari let's go for another early game drive to check off any wildlife we may have missed - have you yet spotted bushbaby, hartebeest, or impala? How about monkeys in the nearby acacia trees? During this cool time of the day with the easy golden light, animal viewing is especially fun.
We'll pause for breakfast at our accommodation and then pile into the Jeep for a final bonus game drive as we head out the park. We should be back in Nairobi in the late afternoon, where we'll drop you off at your hotel, the airport, or other destination of your choice.
Everything handled, nothing hidden
Nairobi airport/hotel pickup and drop-off transfers, transport in a customized 4x4 pop-top Land Cruiser jeep, our experienced English/other-language guide-driver, stay in economy, comfort, luxury or superior luxury lodge/tented camps (your choice), private game viewing drives, park entrance fees, all meals on safari, bottled drinking water, the Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation/rescue cover, and government taxes and local levies.
Not included: bottled/soft drinks beyond water, items of a personal nature, and tips. Salt Lick Safari Lodge adds a sanctuary fee of US$40 per person per night.
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All safari prices are listed by season, number of persons and comfort tier. Pick a package tier below to add its price to your Trip Summary.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $1,300 | $1,495 | $1,615 |
| 2 persons | $855 | $960 | $1,030 |
| 3 persons | $730 | $835 | $900 |
| 4 persons | $665 | $770 | $840 |
| 5 persons | $630 | $730 | $800 |
| 6-7 persons | $600 | $710 | $775 |
| Single Room Supplement | $65 | $155 | $205 |
Shoulder season: 3 Jan – 31 Mar, and 1 Nov – 22 Dec.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $1,405 | $1,595 | $1,755 |
| 2 persons | $905 | $1,010 | $1,005 |
| 3 persons | $760 | $865 | $960 |
| 4 persons | $690 | $790 | $890 |
| 5 persons | $650 | $750 | $845 |
| 6-7 persons | $620 | $720 | $815 |
| Single Room Supplement | $65 | $155 | $220 |
Peak season: 16 June – 31 Oct, and 23 Dec – 2 Jan. Christmas and festive supplements apply on selected hotels.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $1,190 | $1,210 | $1,350 |
| 2 persons | $800 | $860 | $895 |
| 3 persons | $685 | $740 | $780 |
| 4 persons | $630 | $685 | $725 |
| 5 persons | $585 | $650 | $690 |
| 6-7 persons | $570 | $630 | $670 |
| Single Room Supplement | $45 | $70 | $110 |
Low season: 1 Apr – 15 June. Easter supplements apply on selected hotels over the Easter weekend.
Easter Supplement: $35/$45/$80 for Economy/Comfort/Luxury (per person per night). Christmas/New Year Supplement (Dec 25, 26, 31, Jan 1): $35/$45/$80 for Economy/Comfort/Luxury (per person per night). Children under 3: free. Children 3-11: 75% of adult rate. Accommodations marked with a * attract a supplement - your tour consultant will advise on the value. Note: at Peak Season 2-persons, the source-listed Luxury rate ($1,005) is lower than Comfort ($1,010) - a likely publishing inconsistency on the source page; both figures are reproduced as published pending confirmation from your consultant.
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Ashnil Aruba Lodge [dummy]
[Dummy description] A lodge overlooking the Aruba Dam, one of Tsavo East's best-known elephant and waterhole viewpoints.
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Kilaguni Serena Lodge [dummy]
[Dummy description] A lodge with views toward Mt. Kilimanjaro and a floodlit waterhole, part of the Serena collection seen at other AKS destinations.
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