An ideal short wildlife escape for travellers based along the Kenyan coast. This two-day safari delivers an unforgettable encounter with one of Kenya's largest and oldest national parks — Tsavo East, home to vast landscapes, red-dust elephants, lions, and classic African wilderness. Depart from Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, or Malindi and return with the images of Kenya's iconic wildlife still fresh in your mind.
Plan my SafariWhat makes this the ideal overnight safari from the Kenyan coast.
Depart from your beach hotel and be on a game drive in one of Africa's largest national parks before lunch — no internal flights, no layovers, just the open road and the bush at the other end.
Tsavo East's elephants coat themselves in the park's distinctive laterite soil, turning a vivid russet red. These herds — and the vast open plains they roam — are unique to this corner of Kenya.
A massive inselberg rising from the plains, Mudanda Rock overlooks a natural dam where elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife gather to drink — a dramatic viewpoint and one of Tsavo's signature landmarks.
Two days but four distinct game drives — morning and afternoon on each day. That means prime wildlife viewing in the golden hours when animals are most active and the light is at its best.
Private departure from Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, or Malindi — wherever you're staying, the safari comes to you. No need to make your own way to a departure point.
Return to your beach hotel by mid-afternoon on Day 2. The perfect way to add a genuine Big Five safari to a Kenyan beach holiday without losing half the trip to travel.
Two days in one of Kenya's greatest national parks — every detail considered.
Depart early from your coastal hotel and drive inland to Tsavo East National Park, entering through the Bachuma or Sala Gate depending on your location. Upon arrival, enjoy a mid-morning game drive — spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebra, and the park's famous red-dust herds.
After lunch and a short rest at your lodge, head out on an afternoon game drive to explore landmarks such as Mudanda Rock and the Aruba Dam. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner, surrounded by the sounds of the bush.
Your day begins with an early morning game drive — prime time for wildlife viewing when animals are most active and the light is at its most dramatic.
After returning to the lodge for breakfast and checking out, begin your return journey to the coast. Arrive back at your beach hotel by mid to late afternoon, refreshed and carrying the memories of Kenya's iconic wildlife and landscapes.
Perched on a hillside overlooking a natural waterhole in Tsavo East, Voi Wildlife Lodge offers panoramic views across the park's vast plains. Elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife visit the waterhole throughout the day and night, making the viewing terrace a destination in itself.
Comfortable rooms with ensuite bathrooms, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, and private balconies overlooking the waterhole and Tsavo's plains.
Buffet restaurant with Kenyan and international cuisine. Bar and terrace with views over the waterhole. Packed lunches arranged for full-day game drives.
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