Tsavo East Safari 2-Day: Wildlife Lodge Overnight

Tsavo East in two days: morning pickup, two game drives, and a night at the lodge

A 2-day safari from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park, Kenya's largest game reserve, with an overnight stay at Voi Wildlife Lodge. Day one includes hotel pickup at 6am, a game drive to Aruba Dam and other park sites, lunch, an evening drive, and dinner. Day two starts with breakfast and an early game drive before the return drive to Mombasa or Diani in the afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel and game drives in Tsavo East

• Pick up from hotel at 6:00 am
• Drive to Bachuma gate
• Begin game drive at Bachuma gate
• Visit Aruba Dam waterhole
• Check in at lodge for lunch
• Relax until 4:00 pm
• Evening game drive until sundown
• Dinner and overnight at Voi Wildlife Lodge

Day 2: Morning game drive and return to Mombasa

• Wake up early and have breakfast
• Checkout from lodge
• Game drive en route to gate
• Exit park and drive to Mombasa or airport
• Arrive in afternoon and end tour

The experience

The safari starts with a 6am pickup from your hotel in Mombasa or Diani. The drive to Bachuma gate takes roughly three hours along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway, and game watching begins as soon as you enter the park. Aruba Dam, a waterhole built by the British Army in 1952, is one of the stops where wildlife congregates. After the morning game drive, you check in at Voi Wildlife Lodge in time for lunch.

The afternoon gives you time to rest at the lodge until 4pm, when the evening game drive begins and runs until sundown. Dinner and overnight accommodation follow at the lodge. Day two starts early with breakfast, then another game drive en route to the park exit gate. From there, the drive back to Mombasa, Diani or the airport takes the afternoon, and you arrive by mid-day.

Tsavo East spans 13,747 square kilometers across the Taita Taveta District, divided into east and west sections by the A109 road and railway line. The park sits between 1,200 and 3,000 feet above sea level and has been gazetted since 1948, making it the oldest and largest game park in Kenya.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Mombasa or Diani.
• bottled water in the vehicle.
• lunch on day one.
• dinner on day one.
• breakfast on day two.
• overnight accommodation at Voi Wildlife Lodge.
• guide assistance throughout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Overnight safari to Tsavo East National Park, departing from Mombasa or DianiGuide in English · 07:30Pickup is included

Overnight option in a 4x4 jeepGuide in English · 07:30Stay at Voi Wildlife Lodge or similar, with meals on a full board basis, using a 4x4 Landcruiser jeep. Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wild Bond Tours and Safaris

Is this one for you?The overnight format fits travelers who want more than a single afternoon's game viewing and prefer to stay inside the park rather than drive back the same day. The early 6am start and two game drives (morning and evening) maximize wildlife sightings across different times of day when animals are most active.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 time does the safari start on day one?

Hotel pickup happens at 6am on day one, followed by the drive to Bachuma gate, where game watching begins around 9am.

What is Aruba Dam and why is it a stop on the game drive?

Aruba Dam is a waterhole built by the British Army in 1952 during the colonial period. It is a site where wildlife gathers, making it a reliable spot for game viewing during the morning drive.

Where do I stay overnight, and what meals are included?

You stay at Voi Wildlife Lodge. Meals included are lunch and dinner on day one, and breakfast on day two before the return drive.

When do I return to Mombasa or Diani on day two?

After breakfast and an early morning game drive, you exit the park and drive back to Mombasa, Diani or the airport, arriving in the afternoon.

How large is Tsavo East National Park?

Tsavo East covers 13,747 square kilometers and is Kenya's oldest and largest game park, gazetted in 1948 and located near the village of Voi.