Multi-day3-Day Tsavo East & West Safari
3 days / 2 nights · Tsavo East · Tsavo West
From Diani, Mombasa
Price on request
View trip →4-Day Tsavo West, Amboseli & Tsavo East Safari from the Coast
Three parks in four days: Tsavo West's hills, elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, and the red plains of Tsavo East, starting and ending at your coast hotel.
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Departs from
- Diani, Mombasa
- Back at your hotel
- About 16:00 on day four
- Parks & places
- Tsavo West National Park, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park
- Vehicle
- Pop-up-roof safari vehicle
- Overnight
- 3 nights
- Meals
- Full board at the lodges
- Best months
- June–October and January–February
Overview
Our longest set safari from the coast: three parks in four days, all by road. You start in Tsavo West, among hills and lava landscapes, then cross to Amboseli, where elephants walk the plains below Mount Kilimanjaro. On the way back you pass Lake Chala and finish in Tsavo East's red plains before returning to your hotel on day four.
- Three national parks: Tsavo West, Amboseli and Tsavo East
- Elephants with Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) as the backdrop, weather permitting
- A stop at Lake Chala, a crater lake on the Kenya–Tanzania border
- Three nights on full board
Itinerary
Day 1 · Coast to Tsavo West
Morning
Pick-up from your hotel in Diani or Mombasa. Drive up the Mombasa–Nairobi highway towards Tsavo West, with a comfort break on the way.
Late morning
Enter Tsavo West at Tsavo River Gate. Roof up for a game drive on the way to the lodge.
Midday
Check in and lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon
Game drive until sunset, then back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Tsavo West, full board
Day 2 · Tsavo West to Amboseli
Morning
After breakfast, check out and game drive as you leave the park through Chyulu Gate. Drive to Amboseli (roughly 100 km on a sometimes-rough road).
Afternoon
Arrive at your Amboseli lodge for a late lunch.
Late afternoon
Game drive until sunset, then dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Amboseli, full board
Day 3 · Amboseli to Tsavo East
Dawn
Early-morning game drive in Amboseli, the best time to see Kilimanjaro clear of cloud. Back to camp for breakfast.
Morning
Check out and drive to Tsavo East via the Rombo route, with a short stop at Lake Chala.
Afternoon
Arrive in Tsavo East for a late lunch, then a game drive until sunset.
Evening
Dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Tsavo East, full board
Day 4 · Tsavo East to the coast
Dawn
Early-morning game drive, then breakfast and check-out.
Morning
Leave the park through Bachuma Gate and drive back to Diani or Mombasa.
~16:00
Arrive at your hotel in time for afternoon tea.
Driving times: Diani to Tsavo East about 3–4 hours; Mombasa to Bachuma Gate about 2–4 hours.
Route map
- 1Pick-up in Diani, Mombasa
- 2Tsavo West National Park
- 3Amboseli National Park
- 4Tsavo East National Park
- Diani → Tsavo West: About 5–5.5 hours
- Chyulu Gate → Amboseli (Kimana Gate): ~100 km, ~3 hours, rough dirt road
Prices
Price on request
Tell us your dates and group size and we'll send an exact quote.
Get a quote for this tripWhat changes the price
- Group size and whether the vehicle is private or shared
- Vehicle type and lodge choice
- Season
- Residency: Kenyan residents and African citizens pay lower park fees
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Three nights on full board
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Game drives as described
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- Tips
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
Confirmed in your quote: whether park entrance fees are included in the price, and the fee that applies to you.
Good to know
The red dust
Tsavo's soil is red laterite. Elephants dust-bathe in it, and it clings — wear clothes you don't mind washing.
Malaria
Tsavo is a malaria area, with the highest risk around March–May and November–December. Ask your doctor or a travel clinic for advice.
Kilimanjaro views
The mountain is clearest early in the morning and late in the afternoon; by midday it is often hidden by cloud.
What to bring
- Light jacket for the early start
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Binoculars and camera
- Cash for tips and drinks
- A warm layer for the morning drives
Getting there and pick-up
We collect from hotels in Diani, Mombasa.
Pick-up areas in Diani
- Diani Beach Road (north, central, south) · from 05:30–06:30
- Galu & Kinondo · from 05:30–06:30
- Tiwi · from 05:30–06:30
- Ukunda · from 05:30–06:30
Pick-up areas in Mombasa
- Nyali, Bamburi, Shanzu & Mtwapa (North Coast) · from 05:30–06:30
- Mombasa Island · from 05:30–06:30
Reviews
“An excellent safari, nice game drives and sunsets”
“We had a very beautiful trip with lots of wild life.”
Frequently asked questions
Will we see Kilimanjaro?
Often, but not always. The mountain is clearest early in the morning and late in the afternoon; by midday it's often hidden by cloud.
How rough is the road from Tsavo West to Amboseli?
The link between Chyulu Gate and Amboseli is about 100 km of dirt road that can be rough, especially after rain. It takes around 3 hours with game viewing.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, for children who cope with longer drives. Tell us the ages when you request a quote and we'll advise on the lodges.
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