5-Day Mombasa, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Taita Hills

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5-Day Mombasa, Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Taita Hills

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Duration

5 days

Overview

This Safari begins and ends with the Kenyan coast beaches of Mombasa. The Mombasa beaches including Bamburi beach, Tiwi beach and Nyali beach among others offer a fascinating topography and stunning marine life.

Tsavo East National Park is the largest protected area in Kenya. Tsavo East, being generally flat, majorly consists of semi-arid grasslands and savannah for vegetation cover. It also hosts the Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest lava flow, among other attractions including the Luggard Falls and the Galana River that flows through the park and empties into the Indian Ocean. The Park is easily attractive for game viewing as it is larger than most and is rarely visited.

Tsavo West is the second largest protected area in Kenya and is a beautiful ruggedness overspread with attractions including the Shetani Lava flows and the Mzima Springs. The Tsavo West has a diverse ecosystem inclusive of Acacia woodlands, scrubs, riverine vegetation, rocky ridges and many more. From the Poacher’s Look out, view herds of game such as elephants, rhinos, hippos, lions, cheetahs, elusive leopards, buffalos, as well as diverse plant and bird species.

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a biodiversity hotspot promoting conservation and game viewing. The Sanctuary, surrounded by an ecosystem inclusive of the riverine forest, the savanna wood and the grasslands, hosts more than 50 large mammal species and about 300 bird species. A mountainous topography offers a glimpse of the surrounding rolling hills and the mountains.

Included/Excluded

4wd Land cruiser with pop up viewing roof
All Transportation by road
Unlimited Mileage ensuring the best possible animal sightings.
Experienced and professional driver guide.
All park fees.
All accommodation charges
All meals throughout the safari (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Mineral water during game drives
Taxes/VAT

International flight charges.
Tips to driver/s or helping staff
Items of personal nature (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Additional accommodation before or at the end of the Safari
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Tour Plan

Day 01 Mombasa - Tsavo East National Park

On this day, our representative will meet and pick you up from your Mombasa Hotel. You will board your awaiting vehicle and begin your Safari to the Tsavo East National Park. You will arrive at Tsavo, check in at your camp or lodge and enjoy a delectable meal. After some relaxation, you will head out for an afternoon game drive in the park.

Tsavo East invites you to feast upon its vast endless plains. The Tsavo is home to the Cat predators including prides of lions and hosts a large population of the Red African elephants. The Athi and the Tsavo River converge within the park to form the Athi-Galana-Sabaki River, which is home to Nile crocodiles.

You shall return from the park for dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Day 02 Tsavo East National Park

With a warm breakfast, begin your day well energized for the full day game drive ahead. You will have packed lunch with you as you embark on an adventure of a lifetime.

Tsavo East’s savannah and semi-arid grasslands spread out as far as the eye can see. Being home to the Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, the Tsavo East presents the great opportunity to view game at eye level. The park hosts other attractions including the Luggard Falls located along the Galana River. Characterized by rock patterns of cooled lava, the falls form a pool, which attracts various wildlife species such as buffalos and is home to hippos and crocodiles.

The Tsavo East’s Mubanda Rock, which attracts animals to its catchment area during the dry season and the Aruba Dam that is a waterhole for wildlife species including waterbucks, zebras, warthogs and dik-diks, present the opportunity to view game during the Safari.

After a wonderful day in the wild, return to your lodge/camp for refreshments. You will enjoy a delicious dinner and stay overnight at the accommodation.

Day 03 Tsavo East National Park - Tsavo West National Park

Wake up to a hearty breakfast before proceeding with the rest of your adventurous Safari. Continue with your journey more red soils at the Tsavo West National Park. Tsavo West is renowned for its fierce man-eating lions, with very light brown fur and mane.

With an early check-in in your accommodation, spend the rest of the day exploring the Tsavo west National Park. The Mzima Springs, with fifty million gallons of clear water gushing out from under parched lava rock, is part of the beautiful ruggedness of the park, providing water for the free roaming wildlife in the park. Encounter up-close experiences with the red elephants among the many wildlife species in the park.

After an exhilarating adventure for the better part of the day, return to your accommodation to relax, have a delicious meal and enjoy an overnight stay.

Day 04 Tsavo West National Park - Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

On this day, you will wake up to a leisurely breakfast at your accommodation. Afterwards, you will make your way to the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. You will arrive in time to check in and have lunch.

Proceed to the park afterwards for a game drive for the rest of the day. Taita Hills, a migrating corridor for the Tsavo parks, is a highly valued ecological area. With accommodations like Saltlick and Taita Hills Resort, both your stay and the game viewing opportunities will be incredible.

You shall return from the park for dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Day 05 Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary - Mombasa/Diani

Being your last day, savor a hearty breakfast meal. Afterwards, leave the gentle slopes of the Taita Hills behind and make your way to Mombasa at the Kenyan coast. The drop off will be at your Mombasa Hotel, marking the end of your Safari.