2-Day Tsavo East Safari from Mombasa: Mudanda Rock & Aruba Dam

Tsavo East's largest lava flow and water-worn rock formations anchor two days of game drives across Kenya's oldest national park.

A 2-day Tsavo East safari from Mombasa combines two full days of game drives through one of Kenya's largest national parks, with overnight accommodation at a lodge inside the park. You'll encounter the Big Five and other wildlife across diverse landscapes, visit Mudanda Rock and the Yatta Plateau (the world's largest lava flow), and explore Lugard Falls on the Galana River. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the route, with French and German available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo East Safari

• Meet and greet with safari briefing
• Drive to Tsavo East National Park
• Visit Mudanda Rock and Yatta Plateau
• See Lugard Falls on Galana River
• Spot wildlife including big 5 and others
• Lunch at the lodge
• Afternoon game drive
• Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 2: Tsavo East to Mombasa Return

• Early morning game drive
• Breakfast at the lodge
• Drive back to Mombasa
• Drop off at hotel

What’s included

• English-speaking driver-guide (French and German on request).
• private 4x4 Landcruiser transport.
• park entrance fees.
• lunch on day one.
• dinner and breakfast.
• one night's accommodation at a lodge inside the park.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Mombasa.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Before you book

Group Private 1 group tour ›

Live guide English, French and German Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Ages Adult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (2 years): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Infant seats available Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The drive from Mombasa to Tsavo East takes two and a half hours. Once inside the park, the landscape shifts between open grassland, rocky outcrops and riverine forest. Each zone holds different species. Mudanda Rock rises as a natural water trough where elephants and other animals gather, especially in the dry season. The Yatta Plateau, stretching across the park, is the world's largest lava flow and frames the horizon on many game drives. Lugard Falls on the Galana River cuts through water-worn stone formations that photographers favor for their sculptural shapes.

Day one runs from arrival through an afternoon game drive after lunch at the lodge. You'll spot the Big Five alongside waterbuck, kudu, gerenuk, zebra and the Aruba hunter's hartebeest, recognizable by its lyre-shaped horns. Dinner and overnight happen at one of three lodges (Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Sentrim Tsavo Camp or Voi Wildlife Lodge) all positioned inside the park. Day two starts before dawn with an early morning game drive, returns to the lodge for breakfast, then heads back to Mombasa for hotel drop-off by mid-morning.

Transport is a private 4x4 Landcruiser throughout. Park entrance fees, all meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast), accommodation and the guide are included. Tips and visas are separate. Children from age two are welcome, and infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat if needed.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (2 years): free.

What wildlife can I expect to see on a Tsavo East safari?

Tsavo East holds the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino) plus waterbuck, kudu, gerenuk, zebra and the Aruba hunter's hartebeest with its distinctive lyre-shaped horns. The park's varied terrain (grassland, forest and riverbed) means different species occupy different zones, so sightings depend on where the game drives take you and the season.

What makes Mudanda Rock and the Yatta Plateau worth visiting?

Mudanda Rock is a natural water source where elephants and other animals congregate, especially during dry periods, making it a reliable wildlife viewing point. The Yatta Plateau is the world's largest lava flow and dominates the landscape. Lugard Falls on the Galana River cuts through water-worn rock formations that create striking photography opportunities.

How much driving is involved each day?

Day one includes the two-and-a-half-hour transfer from Mombasa to the park, then an afternoon game drive after lunch. Day two is an early morning game drive before breakfast, followed by the return drive to Mombasa. The full schedule keeps you in the vehicle or at the lodge, with no long walks required.

Are meals and accommodation included in the price?

Yes. Lunch on day one, dinner, breakfast on day two, and one night's accommodation at Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Sentrim Tsavo Camp or Voi Wildlife Lodge are all included. Park entrance fees and private 4x4 transport are also covered. Tips and visas are not.