The 15 Best Tsavo Safaris

1.Tsavo East Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 130 reviews · 10 hours · from $200Our pick

Spend 10 hours traveling from Mombasa, Mtwapa, Diani, Tiwi, or Shanzu to Tsavo East for guided game drives, elephant sightings, lunch, and a second wildlife session. Guides such as Musa, Beka, Juma, and Alibaba are praised for sharp animal spotting and friendly service. Expect a very long road day, with park fees and food paid separately.

“Unforgettable experience. I didn’t think we were going to see as many animals but wow we seen everything super close, at one point being 10ft away from an elephant. Lunch in the reserve was a surprise, great food and bar whilst watching elephants/zebra/gazelles/baboons at the watering hole. Our guide stopped and would get in the perfect spot as soon as we spotted any animals so we could take photos, gave us lots of time to do this as well. The 3 hour drive there wasn’t too bad as we set off at 5am so traffic was minimal but the 3 hour drive back was not for the faint hearted, with…”

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2.Day Trip – Tsavo East National Park ( Man Eater Lions of Tsavo & Other Big Five)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $200

Leave Diani at 4:30 am for a private Tsavo East safari in a pop-up-roof vehicle. Guides such as Francis and Kelli are praised for sharp animal spotting and calm driving. Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, ostriches, and perhaps rhinos, but also six hours on the road, a separate park fee, and a very long day.

“It was great! We saw a ton of animals up close. Our guide Francis was fantastic and an excellent driver under challenging conditions!!!”

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3.2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $506Top rated

Leave Mombasa or Diani for Tsavo East in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional guide. You get three game drives, meals, park fees, water, and one lodge night. Guides such as Charlie, Kelvin, and Stanley have led past departures, with wildlife viewing focused on elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and more.

“Our guide Kelvin was wonderful, he shared great information with humor and clarity, knew the park and animal patterns, and organized every step of the tour perfectly The vehicle was comfortable with the top open for great viewing and safetRead more”

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4.3 days safari Tsavo East and Taita hills (Saltlick lodge)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $900

Leave the Mombasa coast before sunrise for three days of game drives in Tsavo East and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. You will stay at Voi Safari Lodge or Voi Wildlife Lodge, then Saltlick Lodge, with meals and pickup included. Expect early starts, long road journeys, and chances to see elephants, lions, buffalo, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and more.

“Sehr schönes Erlebnis, wir haben Löwen, Büffel, Elefanten, Geparden, Zebras, Giraffen, Gazellen, Antilopen und vieles mehr gesehen, auch mit Jungtieren - war super !!!!”

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5.Full Day Private Tour of Tsavo East National Park from Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $315

Leave Mombasa at 5:30 am for Tsavo East in a private safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Search for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and birds near Bachuma Gate and Aruba Dam. Guides including Hemed, Benjamin, George, and Katana are praised for sharp eyes, wildlife knowledge, and careful driving.

“The tour was well arranged. The only disappointment was not being able to see enough animals. This really isn't the tour or the tour operators fault. The park is really big and seeing animals really depends on your luck. I only saw one lioness, a few giraffes, elephants, zebras and some smaller animals. It's a long drive to make only to see such limited wildlife.”

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6.Tsavo East National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $153Best value

Spend a full day traveling from Mombasa or Diani Beach to Tsavo East National Park for a game drive, hot lunch, and wildlife viewing. English or German-speaking guides such as Stephen, Steven, and Francis have earned praise for their effort and animal spotting. Expect a long road journey and separate park entrance fees.

“Wycieczka super, głównie dzięki świetnemu kierowcy - przewodnikowi - Francis - wielkie dzięki ! Francis bardzo starał się, aby pokazać nam jak najwięcej atrakcji ! Dzięki niemu udało się nam zobaczyć lwice schowane w zaroślach - tak długo krążył wokół ich kryjówki, aż udało się je wywabić z ukrycia !”

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7.Tsavo East Ngutuni Sanctuary Overnight Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 2 days · from $450

You’ll leave Diani at 5:00 AM or Mombasa, Kilifi, Watamu, or Malindi at 6:00 AM for three game drives in Ngutuni Sanctuary. Stay at Ngutuni Safari Lodge, where balconies and meals overlook a waterhole. English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish guiding is available, with groups limited to six.

“Esperienza spettacolare! Essenziale e perfetta la guida di Amin che ci ha spiegato e portato nei posti migliori per avvistare gli animali della savana! Il lodge è bellissimo, pulito, in una posizione perfetta”

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8.Overnight Tsavo East Safari From Mombasa/Diani (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2 days · from $507

Travel from Mombasa or Diani to Tsavo East for two days of game drives, including Aruba Dam and an evening outing. Your stay is at Voi Wildlife Lodge, where elephants may gather at the waterhole. Guides including Kasimu, Thoya, and Patrick have led recent trips. Park fees, meals, water, transport, and hotel pickup are included.

“Wir wurden pünktlich am Hotel von unserem Fahrer Kasimu abgeholt. Kasimu hat uns mit seiner langjährigen Erfahrung und seiner humorvollem Art alles erklärt und uns zwei wundervolle und unvergessliche Tage beschert! Er hat immer sein Bestes gegeben um uns alle möglichen Tiere zu zeigen (was auch geklappt hat). Die Voi Wildlife Lodge war mit seinem Wasserloch, wo regelmäßig Elefanten zu sehen waren, auch seine Reise für eine Nacht wert. Alles in allem durften wir mit unserem Guide Kasimu zwei unvergessliche Tage erleben, wofür wir sehr dankbar sind. Eine klare Empfehlung der Safari, sowie des Tour-Guides Kasimu! Wir werden mit Sicherheit wieder kommen.”

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9.2 Days Safari Tsavo East

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $600

Leave Mombasa at 6 am for a private minibus or jeep safari in Tsavo East. You’ll look for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, leopards, and more, with park fees, meals, accommodation, transfers, and bottled water included. A German-speaking guide may be available at extra cost.

“Die Safari war ein schönes Erlebnis, welche durchaus zu empfehlen ist. Wir haben einen deutschsprachigen Reiseleiter gebucht, dadurch kostete die Safari gleich wesentlich mehr. Der Reiseleiter jedoch war mit seinen Erklärungen und InformRead more”

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10.4 Days Tsavo West, Amboseli and Tsavo East National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $2,235

Leave your Mombasa beach hotel at 7:00 am for four days across Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Tsavo East. Expect game drives, Mzima Springs, red-dust elephants, Kilimanjaro views, and early starts. Guides such as Danson, Saidi, Henry, and Richard have been praised for sharp animal spotting and careful driving, though lodging and vehicle details can vary by package.

“Danson is an amazing guide. He took us around Nairobi best spots and in a 5days tour through Amboseli and Tsavo natural parks.”

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11.2 days 1 night saltlick safari from Diani/Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 2 days · from $650

Travel from Diani or Mombasa to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary for three game drives and one night at Saltlick Safari Lodge. The lodge sits on concrete stilts above a wildlife water hole, giving you a steady view of animals between drives. English-speaking guides such as Giulius and Charles have earned praise for attentive service.

“Było super. Niestety domki były zajęte ale została mi zaproponowana alternatywna,która też była świetna”

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12.PRIVATE OVERNIGHT SALTLICK SAFARI FROM MOMBASA OR DIANI

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 2 days · from $600

Spend two days in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary with a private driver-guide, game drives, and an overnight stay at the remarkable Salt Lick Lodge. You will watch animals at the water holes, search for lions and elephants, and return to Mombasa or Diani with meals, park fees, hotel transfers, and drinking water included. English and French guides are available.

“This was such an amazing experience. We saw a lot of animals, the Salt Lick Safari Lodge is an amazing place with unbelievable views. Our tourguide and driver, Benjamin, made sure that we had the best experience as possible on the 2 days. His passion towards wildlife, knowledge and great personality really made this trip even more remarkable. He spotted animals before everyone else and educated us on how the animals behave and the reasons behind it. We were lucky on our trip to see a lot of action. The organiser was very good at communicating with me before and during the trip and gave us the best solutions.”

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13.3 Days(2 nights) Tsavo East Tour & Saltlick (Cost based on minimum 2 persons)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $987

Travel from your Mombasa or coast hotel into Tsavo East and Taita Hills on a private, three-day safari. Expect four main game drives, full-board lodging, park fees, and a night at Salt Lick Game Lodge above a wildlife-filled waterhole. Guides such as Joseph and Bombomatano can shape the day around the animals you hope to see.

“Our experience with african Memorable safaris was truly life changing 10 out of 10 doesn't come close !!! . Our driver Bombomatano gave us a first class professional experience nothing was too much trouble and he went above and beyonRead more”

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14.Tsavo National Park Full-Day Group Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

Leave Mombasa’s coast behind for a full-day Tsavo East safari with hotel pickup, a three-hour drive, game drives, lunch at a lodge, and a return ride. You may see dust-red elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, hippos, and many bird species. Guides such as Pascal and Steven have earned strong praise, but vehicle quality and return traffic can vary.

“Safari at Tsavo east was an incredible exciting experience , we saw a lot of animals , elephants, giraffes, hippos, many kind of antilopes, impala, warthogs, ostriches, zebras , and at the end on our way back to the gate, a family of 7 lionesses and little lions laying on the side of the road , amazing !!! Katana was a great driver, but we missed a guide describing us what we were seeing , this was a little disappointing. Other than this , it was one of the best safari in our life !!”

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15.3 days Tsavo East and Amboseli safari from Diani/Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 3 days · from $1,065

You’ll travel from Diani or Mombasa in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, entering Tsavo East through Buchuma Gate before continuing to Amboseli. Expect elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and Kilimanjaro views. Guides such as Mike, Ronaldo, and Steve have been praised for their care, flexibility, and skill.

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