Tsavo National Park
5 Days Tsavo West and Tsavo East national Park Makueni County
$1688-1700 USD
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Safari summary
This 5-day safari itinerary from Wote offers an exciting journey through Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks. Starting with a scenic drive to Tsavo West, you’ll enjoy game drives exploring unique landscapes and wildlife such as rhinos and volcanic features. After two days, you transfer via Voi to Tsavo East, famous for its large red elephants and stunning natural sights like Lugard Falls and Yatta Plateau. Each day includes game drives with a professional guide and comfortable lodge stays. The trip concludes with a return drive to Wote. Inclusions cover park fees, accommodation, meals, game drives, transfers in a 4x4 vehicle, bottled water, and an optional Maasai cultural visit. Exclusions are airfare, visas, personal expenses, drinks, tips, and activities outside the plan. This itinerary combines wildlife, culture, and comfort for a smooth, memorable safari experience.
About this tour
Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Night game drives
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Wote – Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo
Morning: Depart Wote early and drive south via Makindu to the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway (A109), then to Mtito Andei, the main entry gate to Tsavo West. Approximate drive time: 3.5–4 hours (about 90–110 km). Midday: Enter Tsavo West via Mtito Andei Gate and check in to your lodge. Afternoon: Enjoy lunch followed by your first game drive focusing on Mzima Springs, diverse landscapes including lava flows, Chyulu Hills, and Shetani Lava. Overnight stay at Ngulia Safari Lodge in Tsavo West.
Ngulia Safari Lodge
Full Day in Tsavo West
Tsavo
Morning & Afternoon: Game drives visiting key highlights such as Rhino Sanctuary, Poacher’s Lookout, Chaimu Crater, and possibly Lake Jipe area. Optional: Visit to local Maasai communities for cultural experiences. Overnight stay at Ngulia Safari Lodge in Tsavo West.
Ngulia Safari Lodge
Tsavo West – Tsavo East Parks
Tsavo
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, depart Tsavo West via internal park roads to Tsavo East, passing through Voi town (transfer about 2–2.5 hours). Enter Tsavo East through the Voi Gate and check in to your Lodge. Lunch and evening game drive focusing on the park’s large red elephant herds and Galana River. Overnight stay at Voi Safari Lodge in Tsavo East National Park.
Voi Safari Lodge
Full Day in Tsavo East
Tsavo
Full-day game drives exploring Lugard Falls, Yatta Plateau (longest lava flow), Aruba Dam, and other scenic features. Optional: Birdwatching or guided walks where available. Overnight stay at Voi Safari Lodge in Tsavo East.
Voi Safari Lodge
Tsavo East – Wote (Return)
Tsavo
Morning game drive for a final chance to spot wildlife. After breakfast: Drive back to Wote, exiting through Voi or Manyani gate onto the A109, then via Makindu/Emali to Wote. Journey time approximately 6–7 hours (about 400 km). Late afternoon: Arrive in Wote.
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