2-day Tsavo East Safari from Malindi: Private game drives

Two days hunting wildlife across Tsavo's open plains

A 2-day shared safari from Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi or Mombasa into Tsavo East National Park with private game drives, a night in a safari lodge, all meals and park fees included. You're picked up from your hotel and driven into the park for afternoon and morning game drives led by a professional driver-guide, with time to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and antelope across the park's landscape. The return journey ends at your original departure point.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Safari and game drive in Tsavo East

• Pick up from hotel or meeting point
• Travel to Tsavo East National Park
• Enjoy first game drive spotting wildlife
• Stop for lunch in the park
• Continue afternoon game drive
• Check in at lodge or safari camp
• Dinner and overnight stay

Day 2: Morning game drive and return

• Early breakfast at lodge
• Morning game drive in Tsavo East
• Admire wildlife and landscapes
• Lunch at lodge or on route
• Travel back to hotel or meeting point
• Drop off and end of safari

The experience

The safari starts with pickup from your hotel or a meeting point in Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi or Mombasa, then heads inland through the Kenyan countryside toward Tsavo East National Park. Once inside the park, your first game drive begins in the afternoon, with your driver-guide navigating the terrain while you watch for wildlife. The park holds elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antilopes and numerous bird species. The early hours and late afternoon are when animals are most active. You'll stop for lunch at a suitable spot, then continue exploring different areas of the park before reaching your lodge or camp for the night.

Accommodation is in a comfortable safari lodge or camp with scenic views and warm hospitality. Dinner is served at the lodge, and you'll wake early the next morning for breakfast before the second game drive. The morning hours in Tsavo are ideal for wildlife spotting, and your guide will take you through the park one final time. After the drive, you'll have lunch either at the lodge or during a stop on the way out, then begin the return journey to Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi or Mombasa. The safari ends with drop-off at your hotel, residence, airport or agreed meeting point.

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language, so commentary flows in your preferred tongue. All government taxes, park entrance fees, bottled water during the drives, and the private vehicle are included in the price. Public transport options exist nearby if you prefer to arrange your own arrival, though the hotel pickup simplifies the logistics of a two-day trip from the coast.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi or Mombasa.
• one night in a safari lodge or camp.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• two full game drives in Tsavo East National Park.
• all park entrance fees.
• bottled drinking water during the safari.
• private safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide.
• all government taxes and service charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Silaa safaris

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one more language, so you can follow the commentary in whichever tongue works for you. The shared vehicle keeps the cost lower than a fully private tour, while the fixed two-day schedule means you don't have to plan the route yourself. Just show up at pickup and the rest unfolds on the guide's timeline.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What animals will I see on the Tsavo East safari?

Tsavo East holds elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antilopes and numerous bird species. Your driver-guide will navigate the park to maximize sightings, and the early morning and late afternoon game drives are when animals are most active and visible.

How does the pickup work from Malindi or the other coastal towns?

Hotel pickup is included from Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi or Mombasa. You'll be collected from your hotel, residence or an agreed meeting point on day one, and dropped back at the same location after the safari ends on day two.

What's included in the 2-day safari price?

The package includes one night in a safari lodge or camp, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), both game drives, park entrance fees, the private safari vehicle, bottled water during drives and hotel pickup and drop-off. Government taxes and service charges are also covered.

Do I need to be fit or experienced to go on this safari?

The safari is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You spend most of the time seated in the vehicle during game drives, and the lodge provides comfortable accommodation. The minimum age is 18.

What happens if I arrive late in the afternoon in Malindi? Can I still join?

The safari departs on day one with pickup from your hotel or meeting point. If you arrive late, contact the operator to confirm whether a same-day departure is possible or whether you'd need to start the following day.