3-day Tsavo East safari from Mombasa: Game drives and wildlife

Two full days tracking elephants, lions and giraffes across Tsavo East

A 3-day safari tour from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park with English-speaking guide, accommodation at Ngutuni Lodge on full board, and transport in a 4x4 van. The itinerary includes an afternoon game drive on arrival, a full day of early morning and late afternoon drives on day two, and a final morning drive before the return journey, with a stop at Mzima Springs to see hippos and crocodiles. Pickup from your Mombasa hotel is included. Additional accommodation before or after the safari can be arranged at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Tsavo East and game drive

• Pick up from Mombasa hotel
• Drive to Tsavo East National Park
• Check-in at lodge and have lunch
• Afternoon game drive in park
• Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 2: Full day game drives in Tsavo East

• Early morning game drive at sunrise
• Breakfast and relax at lodge
• Late morning game drive
• Lunch at scenic spot in park
• Late afternoon game drive
• Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 3: Morning game drive and return to Mombasa

• Optional early morning game drive
• Breakfast and check-out
• Drive back to Mombasa with stop at Mzima Springs
• Arrive and drop off at Mombasa hotel

The experience

The safari starts with a morning pickup from your hotel in Mombasa. The drive to Tsavo East takes 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic, and you'll arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and an afternoon game drive to start spotting wildlife. Day two is built for serious game viewing: an early morning drive catches animals at their most active, then you return for breakfast before heading out again in late morning. Lunch happens at a scenic spot inside the park, and a late afternoon drive extends your chances of seeing elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and the bird species the park is known for.

Your guide is a professional English speaker who travels with you throughout, providing information about the park and its inhabitants. Accommodation is at Ngutuni Lodge or a similar property on full board, meaning breakfast, lunch and dinner are included each day, along with drinking water during the drives. The park entrance fees are covered in the price.

On the final morning, an optional early game drive is available if you want one last chance at wildlife before checkout. The return journey to Mombasa includes a stop at Mzima Springs, a series of natural springs where hippos and crocodiles gather, before you're dropped at your hotel in the afternoon. The whole trip runs on a fixed schedule, so all three game drives and both nights of accommodation fit into the 3-day window.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Mombasa hotel.
• transport in a 4x4 safari van throughout the three days.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• two nights' accommodation at Ngutuni Lodge or similar on full board.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner as detailed in the itinerary.
• drinking water during game drives.
• Tsavo East National Park entrance fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Africa Vacation Safaris

Is this one for you?This is a shared group tour on a fixed schedule, so you travel with other guests and follow set departure and return times. The schedule is what fits two full days of game drives, accommodation and the return journey into three days, making it a compact option if you have limited time in Kenya but want serious wildlife viewing time.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What wildlife will I actually see on the game drives?

Tsavo East is home to elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and numerous bird species. The early morning and late afternoon drives are when animals are most active and visible, though sightings depend on the season and where the herds are on any given day.

How much time do I spend actually driving versus sitting at the lodge?

You have an afternoon game drive on day one, then a full day of driving on day two split between early morning and late afternoon, with breakfast and lunch breaks at the lodge and a scenic spot in the park. Day three includes an optional early morning drive before the 3- to 4-hour return journey to Mombasa.

Is the accommodation comfortable, and what's included in the meals?

You stay at Ngutuni Lodge or similar, with full board covering breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. The lodge provides your base between game drives. The itinerary specifies lunch is a packed meal eaten at a scenic spot in the park on day two.

Can I arrange extra nights in Mombasa before or after the safari?

Yes, additional accommodation before or after the safari can be added at checkout. The base package includes three nights: two at the lodge during the safari and the return to Mombasa on day three.

What's the Mzima Springs stop on the way back?

Mzima Springs is a series of natural springs along the route back to Mombasa where hippos and crocodiles gather. It's a stop on the final day's journey, giving you a chance to see these animals in their natural habitat before arriving back at your hotel.

Do I need any special fitness level or experience for this tour?

The safari is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You spend most of the day seated in the 4x4 van during game drives, though the early starts and the length of the days mean some stamina helps. Infants can travel if they sit on an adult's lap.