3-Day Tsavo East & Taita Hills Safari
Tsavo East National Park · Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Starting from
USD 690 / person
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About This Tour
3-Day Tsavo East & Taita Hills Safari
Tour Overview
This safari connects two contrasting landscapes in southeastern Kenya.
Tsavo East is famous for its enormous scale, red soils and large elephant herds.
Taita Hills provides a more intimate wildlife setting surrounded by dramatic highland scenery.
The result is a compact safari that works particularly well for travelers staying on the Kenyan coast.
TipThis itinerary is a convenient option for travelers based in Mombasa, Diani or nearby coastal destinations who want to add a short wildlife experience without traveling to the Maasai Mara.
Day 1 - Coast to Tsavo East
Depart from the Kenyan coast in the morning and travel toward Tsavo East National Park.
Enter the park and begin your first game drive.
The landscape changes dramatically as you move into Tsavo, with expansive plains, dry bushland and the characteristic red soil.
Possible sightings include:
- Elephants
- Lions
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Buffaloes
- Wildebeest
- Antelopes
- Warthogs
- Birds of prey
NoteTsavo is one of Kenya's largest protected areas, so wildlife encounters can vary considerably from one section of the park to another.
Continue to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Tsavo East to Taita Hills
Begin with an early morning game drive while temperatures are cooler and wildlife is active.
Continue exploring Tsavo East before leaving the park and traveling toward the Taita Hills.
The scenery changes from broad Tsavo plains to greener and more elevated landscapes.
Arrive at Taita Hills and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
The sanctuary provides a different wildlife-viewing atmosphere, with the surrounding hills creating a dramatic backdrop.
TipCombining the two destinations gives you a useful contrast between Tsavo's enormous open landscapes and the more enclosed wildlife environment of Taita Hills.
Overnight in the Taita Hills area.
Day 3 - Taita Hills & Return to the Coast
Wake early for a final game drive in Taita Hills.
The morning is an opportunity to look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and predators before the day's heat increases.
Return for breakfast before beginning your journey back toward the coast.
Drop-off can be arranged at selected locations in:
- Mombasa
- Diani
- Kilifi
- Watamu
- Nearby coastal areas
NoteTravel time depends on your exact pickup and drop-off location, traffic and road conditions.
Why Combine Tsavo East and Taita Hills?
The two destinations offer different perspectives on southeastern Kenya.
Tsavo East is about scale.
Taita Hills is about a more concentrated wildlife experience surrounded by mountainous scenery.
This makes the combination particularly useful for travelers who want variety without committing to a long multi-park safari.
Best For
- Coastal travelers
- Couples
- Short-break travelers
- First-time safari visitors
- Wildlife photographers
- Families
- Travelers staying in Mombasa or Diani
- Visitors combining safari with a beach holiday
Accommodation
Budget
Comfortable safari camps and simple lodges.
Mid-Range
Well-appointed safari lodges and tented camps with convenient access to wildlife areas.
Luxury
Premium lodges and private safari properties with elevated service and views.
NoteAccommodation depends on availability, travel dates and selected budget category.
Practical Notes
Pack:
- Neutral-colored clothing
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Light jacket
- Reusable water bottle
WarningWildlife should never be approached or fed. Remain inside the safari vehicle unless your guide confirms that leaving it is safe and permitted.
Plan Your Tsavo Safari
ZikaraLink Travel can arrange this safari from the Kenyan coast and adjust the itinerary according to your accommodation, travel dates and preferred safari style.
Possible additions include:
- Mombasa safari pickups
- Diani safari pickups
- Private safari vehicles
- Luxury safari lodges
- Beach and safari combinations
- Additional Tsavo game drives
- Taita Hills stays
- Customized Kenya itineraries
Included
- Private safari vehicle
- professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 2 nights accommodation
- Tsavo East entry fees
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary fees
- game drives
- bottled drinking water
- meals as specified
- pickup and drop-off from selected coastal locations
Excluded
- International flights
- visa fees
- travel insurance
- alcoholic drinks
- personal expenses
- tips
- optional activities
- items not listed under inclusions