Tsavo East & West, Kenya

Tsavo Red Earth Adventure

4 Days / 3 Nights 4.7 (84 reviews) 2 โ€“ 6 travelers Moderate
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Group Size
2 โ€“ 6 travelers
Best Time
Year-round
Languages
English, Swahili

Overview

Tsavo is wilder, larger, and less crowded than the Mara. Its famous red elephants โ€” colored by the iron-rich soil they dust themselves with โ€” roam alongside lions, leopards, and over 500 bird species.

Trip Highlights

The famous red elephants of Tsavo
Mzima Springs and its hippos
Lugard Falls and Galana River
Chance to spot the rare hirola antelope
Big Five game drives
Luxury tented camp experience

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1 Day

Nairobi to Tsavo East

Morning departure from Nairobi. Drive to Tsavo East (approx 5 hours). Afternoon game drive en route to your lodge.

2 Day

Tsavo East Full Day

Full day exploring Tsavo East โ€” Lugard Falls, Galana River and the Aruba Dam. Excellent elephant viewing.

3 Day

Transfer to Tsavo West

Drive to Tsavo West. Visit Mzima Springs where hippos and crocodiles live in crystal-clear water. Afternoon game drive.

4 Day

Return to Nairobi

Morning game drive, breakfast, then drive back to Nairobi arriving late afternoon.

What's Included

Included

  • 3 nights full-board accommodation
  • All meals
  • Professional guide & 4x4 vehicle
  • Park entry fees
  • Bottled water

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Optional extras