3-day Tsavo safari from Mombasa 2025 – African Sermon Safaris
This short trip is a great mix of beach holidays and safaris in two of Kenya’s fantastic national parks in Kenya for a 3-day Tsavo safari from Mombasa Nairobi highway. You can start your perfect safari trip in Mombasa where you can enjoy relaxing on the white sandy beaches before the safari adventure commences. Continuing on to 3 days Tsavo East safari, which forms part of one of the oldest and largest national parks in Kenya, Lonely Planet.
In these national parks in Kenya, you can experience wildlife safaris in Africa’s iconic animals as well as the kudu, oryx, and rare black servals. Tsavo West safari has an exceptionally diverse landscape with natural springs, wetlands, hilly and rugged terrain as a result of volcanic activity. Here you have the opportunity to get close to black rhinos, buffaloes, lions, leopards hippos and elephants colored red by the dust.
After your 4x4WD land cruiser safari adventure you return to Mombasa, where you will continue with your beach stay. Here you can digest all the exciting impressions under the swaying palm trees or you can explore the city of Mombasa and stroll through the narrow streets, feel the aroma of spices and get an insight into the exciting culture and history.
Combine beach holidays in Mombasa and Kenya safari in two of the largest national parks. Combining your relaxing holiday in the coastal city of Mombasa with wildlife safaris. Surely, you are guaranteed to experience the beautiful scenery and unique wildlife. Both national parks in Kenya – Tsavo West and Tsavo East safaris which are excellent locations for day tours. Tsavo East NP offers excellent wildlife viewing in pristine wilderness. On the other hand, Tsavo West is worth visiting any time of the year but the best wildlife viewing is in the dry season which occurs in June to October.
The coastal and port city of Mombasa is Kenya’s second largest city, surpassed only by Nairobi and one of Africa’s most important port cities. The beach hotels along the coast, however, are several kilometers from the metropolis and industrial harbor, so the setting for some relaxing days in exotic surroundings is set.
On this short but adventurous safari trip you have good chances for, among other things. to experience the famous Big Five – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. Experience the perfect safari with early morning game drives as well as afternoon game viewing drives during day tours accompanied by driver guide.
With its area of 23,000 km. square, Tsavo is one of the continent’s largest national parks in Kenya. The park is divided into an eastern and western part of the main road and the railroad between Kenya’s two largest cities, Nairobi and Mombasa. The western part of Tsavo is beautifully hilly and has a very varied nature, where the eastern part of Tsavo is characterized by dry expanses and the beautiful red soil.
Tsavo has a large game population and also Kenya’s largest population of elephants. Here are great opportunities to experience the famous “Big Five” – lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant, magnificent specimens of elephants.
Driving distance for Tsavo safaris and time between Mombasa Town, Tsavo East, Amboseli and Tsavo West parks in Kenya 2025:
• Mombasa Town – Tsavo East Park in Kenya: 120 km, 3 hrs
• Tsavo East – Tsavo West Park in Kenya: 60 km, 1 hr
• Tsavo – Mombasa Town: 240 km, 5-6 hrs
3 Days Tsavo safari program summary:
• Day 1 Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park Town, 3 hrs drive
• Day 2 Tsavo East to Tsavo West National Park, 1 hr driving
• Day 3 Tsavo West Nationla Park to Mombasa, 5-6 hrs
3-day Tsavo safaris trip from Mombasa itinerary and pricing:
Below, kindly find full day by day program and schedule for the 3-days Tsavo safari in Kenya safaris including day tours in the two parks and safari destinations for 2025:
Day 1: Tsavo East National Park, 120km, 3hrs
Today the tour starts early and we embark on our journey towards eastern Tsavo through the Mombasa Nairobi highway. Upon arrival, there will be park entrance fees registration followed by an en-route morning game drive via Aruba Dam.
Tsavo is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Kenya. Together, Tsavo East and West National Parks make up an area of 21,000 sq. kilometers and are therefore also one of the world’s largest national parks. The eastern part of the park constitutes just over half of Tsavo and is characterized by a single landscape shaped by volcanic activity many thousands of years ago.
Thanks to the Galana River which runs through the park, there is a rich and varied wildlife in Tsavo East. By good luck, you can see lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, the special black serval, antelope, kudu, oryx, hyenas, ostriches, gazelles, buffaloes, large herds of elephants among many other animals. Furthermore, the park is a paradise for bird lovers during the months of late October to early January, where many migratory birds live in Tsavo. The park is generally flat with dry plains.
You will enjoy game viewing drives (wildlife viewing) on route to arrive in time for lunch at your lodge followed by siesta. There will be a scheduled afternoon game viewing drive safari to spot some of the animals unique to this park.
Dinner and overnight stay: Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Meals included: lunch dinner
Day 2: Tsavo East to Tsavo West – Full Day in Tsavo
Spend full day in the Tsavo. After a buffet breakfast at the lodge, together with your driver guide you will venture the park to search of animals including the red elephants and in this rugged park. Enjoy early morning game drives in the park.
Later, make a short drive to the neighboring Tsavo West Park with on route game drive as you cross from park to park searching for the “Big Five” and other lesser wildlife.
Tsavo West covers an incredibly diverse landscape ranging from wetlands and natural sources to hilly terrain created by volcanic activity with natural vegetation.
Visit a natural spring, Mzima Springs, which originates in the Chyulu Hills. It is surrounded by palm trees and acacia trees and the source produces an incredible 220 million liters of water a day – enough to meet most of Mombasa’s need for fresh water.
There is also a unique underground space where we can see crocodiles, hippos and a number of fish very close – through a window.
The park offers great opportunities to see many of the wildlife. Here, among other things, mentioned are black rhinos, buffaloes, large herds of elephants colored almost red to dust, leopards, lions, cheetah giraffe, and more. In the plains we can see herds of grazing giraffes, oryx, zebras and impalas.
In the afternoon there is a scheduled game viewing to explore this large park. The afternoon game drive including a tour of the Rhino Sanctuary where you might be luck to spot the rare Rhinoceors. Other animals living in the park including cheetah giraffe, Lion, Elephants, Giraffe, Zebra, Hyena etc.
Dinner and overnight stay: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Meals included: breakfast lunch dinner
Day 3: Tsavo West – Mombasa safaris, 240km, 5~6hrs
Today we embark on an early morning game drive where we experience nature awake for a new day. Here we get the last wildlife safari experiences before we return to Mombasa in the early afternoon.
New adventures await with chalky white sand beaches, green palm trees, azure sea, coral reefs, exciting history and a lively harbor town. Drop off at your beach resort after an exciting safari tour.
Trip price using land cruiser :
- Each of 2-people sharing: US$ 690 per person
- Each of 4-people sharing: US$ 600 per person
- Each of 6-people sharing: US$ 550 per person
What’s included in the 3-days Tsavo trip for Kenya safaris?
Included in the 3-days Tsavo trip:
- Local English speaking guide / driver
- Transportation in Land Cruiser 4-wheel drive from Mombasa to Tsavo East
- 1 night stay in Tsavo East including full board
- Safari in Tsavo East
- 1 night stay in Tsavo West including full board
- Safari in Tsavo West
- Service of a professional driver guide
- Park entrance fees
- Transport on the safari tours in a customized vehicle
- Water daily at the safari tours
- Local Government taxes
- Transport in a safari land cruiser drive from Tsavo West to Mombasa
- 24/7 emergency telephone during the entire journey
- Departure guarantee – the journey is carried out regardless of the number of participants
Excluded in the 3-day Tsavo safari trip safari tour:
- Accommodation in Mombasa
- International flights (from/to home)
- Any increment in park entrance fees
- Tips and personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Optional activities
- Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)
What you should expect to (animals can be elusive and so no guarantees are given) see on a 3-days Tsavo National Park safari, generally flat with dry plains . Especially during early morning game drives in two of the parks in Kenya:
- Red elephant
- Buffalo
- Lion
- Rhino
- Hippos
- Hirola
- Crocodile
- Wild dogs
- Gerenuk
- Zebra
- Giraffe
- Mongoose
- Lesser Kudu
- Dik-Dik
- Waterbuck
Tsavo East National Park – Kenya’s Largest Wildlife Reserve.
Of the two Tsavo parks in Kenya, Tsavo East National Park is the largest in Kenya with nearly 14,000 square miles of savanna and grassland. Here, the landscape is generally flat and dry, and you can see the dusty, red soil that one also associates with African nature.
As Tsavo East National Park is known to be a hot and dry area, the experience must be found at the water holes or along the rivers where the animals come to drink. Especially at Aruba Dam, animals congregate to drink water. Around the Galana River that runs through the park you can see the huge red elephants, but also rhinos, lions, baboons, leopards and buffaloes.
Drive to Crocodile Point for a great view of crocodiles and hippos, and stop at Lugard Falls for a beautiful panorama of rushing waterfalls on the reddish cliffs.
Here are also several species of monkeys, and more than 600 species of birds have been recorded, with the largest of all, the ostrich, represented by the southern red-legged variant in western Tsavo, while the northern variant with the blue legs is seen in it, eastern Tsavo.
Tsavo West National Park in Kenya
Even more animals at Tsavo West National Park seen during 3-day Tsavo safari. Tsavo is a huge area divided into two separate national parks, both located in southeastern Kenya, divided by the main road between Nairobi and Mombasa (good for Mombasa safaris). It is therefore obvious to visit Kenya’s largest national park based on both Nairobi and Mombasa. Both parks offer different great animal experiences.
Tsavo West National Park is the smallest but still over 9,000 square miles. Here the landscape is adorned with extinct volcanoes, mountains, bush, rainforest, rivers and lakes. A well-known place is Lake Mzima Springs, which is an important source of water for thousands of animals who come to drink every day. For example, you can see cheetah giraffe, rhinos, hippos, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and lots of smaller animals.
Below, see some of the safari lodges featured in this 3-day Tsavo safari from Mombasa:
Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Aruba Lodge is located on a savannah view dam and a few hours drive to the Kenyan coast. Ashnil Aruba Lodge is located away from the great port city of Mombasa and the beautiful beaches. The safari lodge is situated directly at the Aruba Dam, which is a natural gathering point for a varied wildlife that can often be enjoyed directly from the lodge.
Here you get excellent safari lodges accommodation, in beautiful landscapes and stunning wildlife – often directly from our lovely lodge. Our 40 luxury rooms all offer a very high level of comfort, with beautiful bathrooms, private verandas and views of the area. This safari lodge features in the 3-day Tsavo safari due to its proximity to game viewing (wildlife viewing) and quality of service. Finally, arrival at the lodge is usually in time for lunch to allow for afternoon guided game viewing drives.
Kilaguni Serena Lodge – 3-day Tsavo Safari
The safari lodge is located in the western most part of Tsavo West, is among the oldest safari lodges built in a national park in Kenya. Firstly, the classic building in lava stone with thatched roof has been recently refurbished. Secondly, it has been taken over by the Serena chain, which guarantees high quality and service as well as good food.
Buildings are located around a water hole with rich wildlife. There are 56 rooms incling individual family rooms and suites. They are all tastefully decorated, have a private veranda and a luxurious toilet with bath. The restaurant and bar overlook the water hole, while the lush garden has a lovely swimming pool with surrounding sun deck. Kilaguni Serena lodge also houses a small conference center and massage facilities.
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is ideally located for visiting all of Tsavo West National Park attractions. Such including Mzima Springs, Roaring Rock, Lion Rock and several volcanic areas. In essence, it is one of the top lodging for the 3-day Tsavo safari from Mombasa with arrival in time for lunch.
Certainly, this is one of the most common and popular Mombasa safaris staying at the comfortable Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge during Kenya safaris. The safari lodges is one of the perfect safari accommodations the park is offering while experiencing wildlife safaris on this 3-day Tsavo safari tour.
Kenyan Coast Safaris: The perfect 3-day Tsavo safari
Mombasa, which is Kenya’s second-largest city, exceeds 1 million. residents, e.g. offer shopping in the old town district of Fort Jesus or at one of the local arts and crafts cooperatives. If you haven’t had enough of the safari life before the beach holidays, or have not even missed out on a safari, the beautiful little national park, Shimba Hills, is only 20km from the coast be a little deja vu or a taste of what Kenya safaris are.
Kenya safaris to Shimba Hills National Reserve has the highest density of African elephant in Kenya. Other species of animals found in this forest are elephant shrew, Sable antelope, small mammals like fruit bats and bushy tailed mongoose .
On the 3-day Tsavo safari, you will see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, several species of antelope and monkeys a wealth of beautiful birds in the hilly lush terrain. In conclusion, it is also possible to go exploring Kenya safaris with overnight Tsavo East safaris on request.