Overview
Tsavo is wilder, larger, and less crowded than the Mara. Its famous red elephants — colored by the iron-rich soil they dust themselves with — roam alongside lions, leopards, and over 500 bird species.
Trip Highlights
The famous red elephants of Tsavo
Mzima Springs and its hippos
Lugard Falls and Galana River
Chance to spot the rare hirola antelope
Big Five game drives
Luxury tented camp experience
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Day
Nairobi to Tsavo East
Morning departure from Nairobi. Drive to Tsavo East (approx 5 hours). Afternoon game drive en route to your lodge.
2
Day
Tsavo East Full Day
Full day exploring Tsavo East — Lugard Falls, Galana River and the Aruba Dam. Excellent elephant viewing.
3
Day
Transfer to Tsavo West
Drive to Tsavo West. Visit Mzima Springs where hippos and crocodiles live in crystal-clear water. Afternoon game drive.
4
Day
Return to Nairobi
Morning game drive, breakfast, then drive back to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.
What's Included
Included
- 3 nights full-board accommodation
- All meals
- Professional guide & 4x4 vehicle
- Park entry fees
- Bottled water
Not Included
- International flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Optional extras
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