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2-Day Tsavo East Safari from Mombasa & Diani
About this journey
A 2-day Tsavo East safari from Mombasa is the classic way to add wildlife to a Kenyan beach holiday. One night at Ashnil Aruba Lodge, inside the park beside the Aruba Dam, gives you an afternoon game drive and a sunrise drive, the two best times of day for seeing predators.
Tsavo East is one of the largest national parks in Africa, and its open, dry bush makes animals easy to spot. It is famous for its red elephants, dusted in the park's iron-rich soil, and also holds buffalo, giraffe, zebra, lion, cheetah and dry-country species such as gerenuk and fringe-eared oryx. The Aruba Dam draws wildlife to drink right in front of the lodge, especially in the dry months.
You leave your resort after an early breakfast and arrive at the lodge for lunch, then head out on an afternoon game drive. After a sunrise drive on day two and breakfast at the lodge, you are back at your beach resort before lunch.
Best time to go: the dry seasons, June to October and January to March, concentrate wildlife around the water. Tsavo is open all year, and the green season after the rains is quieter and lush.
Who it suits: first-time safari-goers staying on the coast, families, and couples who want to see elephants and big cats without committing to a long trip. Because the lodge is inside the park, there is no long transfer before your afternoon game drive.
Ashnil Aruba Lodge overlooks the Aruba Dam, one of the main water sources in this part of Tsavo East, so you can often watch elephants, buffalo and antelope drinking from the lodge itself. Pack a light fleece for the early morning drive, a hat and sunscreen for the open plains, and binoculars: Tsavo's distances are big.
Highlights
- Overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge beside the Aruba Dam
- Red elephants of Tsavo East
- Afternoon and sunrise game drives
- Pick-up from your beach resort
- Back at the coast before lunch on day two
What's included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Mombasa-area beach resort
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Park and sanctuary entry fees
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eTA and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
Day by day
- Early breakfast at your resort, then depart by safari vehicle to Tsavo East
- Arrive at the lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Lodge
- Early morning game drive, returning to the lodge for breakfast
- Drive back to Mombasa, arriving at your beach resort before lunch
- Meals: Breakfast
Where you stay
| Location | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| Tsavo East | Ashnil Aruba Lodge |
Questions about this safari
How long is the 2-Day Tsavo East Safari from Mombasa & Diani?
2 days and 1 night. It starts in Mombasa and returns to Mombasa.
Is this a private or a shared safari?
It runs as a scheduled safari: you share the vehicle and game drives with other travellers on the same departure, which keeps the price down. We can also run it as a private safari on your own dates.
How do you travel?
By road in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography.
Where will I stay?
Tsavo East: Ashnil Aruba Lodge.
What is included in the price?
Pick-up and drop-off at your Mombasa-area beach resort, Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, Professional English-speaking driver-guide, Game drives as per itinerary, Park and sanctuary entry fees and Accommodation and meals as per itinerary.
Are park fees included?
Yes. Park, reserve and conservancy entry fees for every day of the itinerary are included in the price.
How far is Tsavo from Mombasa?
Tsavo East and the Taita Hills are about two and a half to three hours by road from Mombasa; allow a little longer from Diani or the north coast. From Nairobi, Tsavo West is around five hours by road.
Can I see the Big Five on this safari?
Elephant, buffalo and lion are seen on most Tsavo safaris and leopard is possible. Rhino are rare outside the Ngulia sanctuary in Tsavo West.
When is the best time for this safari?
June to October and January to March are dry, so wildlife gathers at the rivers and waterholes. Tsavo is open all year.
Can I customise this itinerary or upgrade the accommodation?
Yes. We can change lodges, add nights or extra parks, and arrange a private version on your own dates.
What should I pack for this safari?
Pack neutral-coloured layers, a warm fleece or jacket for early-morning drives, a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, binoculars and your camera with spare batteries. A soft-sided bag is best, and required on light-aircraft flights.
Do I need a visa for Kenya?
Most visitors need a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online before travel. Check the requirements for your passport well before you fly.
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