Five-day safari in Tsavo National Park: Big 5 wildlife

You track the Big 5 on foot and from the vehicle across Tsavo's two million acres.

A private five-day safari in Tsavo National Park, Kenya, where you search for the Big 5 with a professional guide who speaks English or French. Hotel pickup is included. The guide arranges all routing through the park. Children from age one are welcome, and the vehicle accommodates wheelchairs and infant seats.

Step-by-step itinerary

Safari in Tsavo National Park

• Begin safari in Tsavo National Park
• Explore wildlife and scenery
• Enjoy guided tour with professional guide

The experience

Tsavo National Park spans two million acres of savanna, woodland and riverine habitat where the Big 5 roam. Your guide plans each day's route based on recent wildlife sightings and the season, so the itinerary shifts with where the animals are. You travel in a private vehicle with your group or family, stopping where the guide spots movement or fresh tracks. Early mornings and late afternoons are when predators and grazers are most active, so the guide times the drives to match the wildlife's rhythm rather than a fixed schedule.

The guide speaks English or French throughout the five days and handles all navigation, park permits and logistics. Hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport to the park entrance. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and if you're traveling with infants, specialized seats are available. Children can also ride in a pram or stroller. All areas within the park that the safari reaches are accessible by vehicle, so mobility does not limit where you go.

A private safari means your group sets the pace. If you want to linger at a watering hole where elephants are drinking, you stay. If the guide spots a leopard in a tree, you have time to watch and photograph without other vehicles crowding in. Families often book these safaris because the guide can adjust stops and timing around children's needs: shorter drives on days when energy is low, longer ones when the sightings are exceptional.

What’s included

• Private vehicle and driver.
• professional guide in English or French.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• wheelchair-accessible vehicle with specialized infant seats available.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (1 year)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by KT & Safaris

Is this one for you?This is a private safari, so your group travels alone with the guide rather than sharing a vehicle with other tourists. That format suits families who want to set their own pace and adjust stops around children, or anyone who prefers not to compete for wildlife sightings with other vehicles in the park.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (1 year).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Big 5 in Tsavo?

The Big 5 are lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros. Tsavo is known for its large elephant population and is one of the few parks in Kenya where you have a strong chance of seeing all five in a single five-day visit, though sightings depend on the season and where the animals are grazing or hunting on any given day.

How does the guide decide where to go each day?

The guide plans each day's route based on recent wildlife sightings, animal behavior patterns and the time of year. You travel in the private vehicle, and the guide stops to track animals on foot when the terrain and conditions allow, adjusting the route throughout the day as new information comes in from other guides or from what you spot together.

Is the five-day safari flexible if my family wants to leave early or stay longer?

The five-day structure is the standard package, but KT & Safaris organizes private and family safaris, so you can contact them to discuss custom lengths or adjusted dates that fit your schedule.

Can I book this safari if I'm traveling with a baby or toddler?

Children are welcome from age one. Specialized infant seats are available, and younger children can ride in a pram or stroller. The vehicle is designed for family travel, so you can bring the gear you need without arranging separate transport.

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

Private transportation throughout the five days and hotel pickup are included. The guide is multilingual and included. Meals, park entry fees and gratuities are separate.