1-day Tsavo East safari from Mombasa

This is a fun road package to one of the biggest parks in Kenya. It includes unlimited game viewing of wildlife and beautiful scenery. Pick up from your residence, Mombasa port, Beach resort, and Mombasa airport, and proceed on this enchanting one-day Tsavo East National Park safari. In a day, you enjoy two extensive and most rewarding game drives. Tsavo East National Park is the largest national park in Kenya, and it’s rich in big game. Possible wild animals found during your 1-day Tsavo East safari package include elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and ostriches, to mention a few.

The landscape in Tsavo is plain with short vegetation, so chances of spotting the Big Five are almost guaranteed. For bird lovers, this is your safari destination, as over 400 species of birds have been recorded in this famous park.

Tsavo East day trip highlights

1. Large herds of free-ranging African elephants as well as other wildlife.
2. Mudanda Rock and the famous Yatta Plateau, the world’s most significant lava flow.
3. Lugard Falls on the Galana River is remarkable for the shape of water-worn rocks.
4. The Aruba dam attracts hundreds of wild animals because of its water.

Traveler Independence
Embark on this one-day nature and wildlife safari to Tsavo in a private, comfortable safari Van (alternative jeep use is available at an extra cost) with an open rooftop for viewing and photography. This means you will control your game drives during this one-day Tsavo East Safari. Our experienced driver guide will take care of you from pick-up to drop-off.

Other short safaris from Mombasa include 05days-tsavo east, West, and Amboseli, and 04 days Tsavo East, Amboseli, and Saltlick safari. During our 01-day safari to Shimba Hills, you are expected to spot elephants, sable antelopes, giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species. Sheldrick Falls is a remarkable attraction. The tour highlight is a guided walk to Sheldrick Falls, where you can enjoy the beautiful waterfall and the surrounding forest.

Day 01

Pick up early in the morning from your hotel by our driver guide, and after the safari briefing, drive to Tsavo East National Park. Tsavo means ‘Place of Slaughter’ in the Kamba language. This park is ideal for photographers with its fabulous light and fantastic views, especially the Mudanda Rock and the Yatta Plateau, the world’s largest lava flow. Lugard Falls on the Galana River are remarkable for the shape of water-worn rocks. The animals here include elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, crocodiles, waterbucks, kudus, gerenuks, and zebras. Aruba hunter’s hartebeest, with its lyre-shaped horns. Game en route to the lodge for Lunch/Camp. Afternoon game drive. Return to your hotel in the evening.
Lodge/Camp (L)

Shimba Hills Safari

Shimba Hills, located in Kwale County and covering an area of 300 sq km, is home to the last breeding ground of the rare sable antelopes in Kenya. The park comprises open grassland and dense rainforest, all with stunning views across the Indian Ocean. 

Animals seen in this area include elephants, buffalo, giraffes, impalas, heartbeats, sable, roan antelopes, black and white monkeys, and warthogs, to mention a few. Migrating birds include European cuckoos, lesser cuckoos, and the Eurasian golden oriole.

Lunch is served at a tree lodge overlooking a water hole where animals frequent to quench their thirst. On the slope of the hills, walk down to the magnificent Sheddick’s Falls. Enjoy a remarkable experience with an experienced guide. 

A full day at Shimba Hills and our short safaris from Mombasa can be done in one or two days, depending on the client’s preference.

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Morning Departure from Mombasa:

Pick-up: Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Mombasa.
Drive to Shimba Hills: Enjoy a scenic drive to the reserve, which takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Morning Game Drive:

Wildlife Viewing: Begin your day with a game drive through the reserve, where you can spot elephants, sable antelopes, giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species.
Sheldrick Falls Walk: Take a guided walk to Sheldrick Falls, a tour highlight. Enjoy the beautiful waterfall and the surrounding forest.

Lunch Break:

Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch or dine at the Shimba Hills Lodge, which offers panoramic views of the reserve.

Afternoon Game Drive:

Scenic Drive: Continue exploring the reserve, where you can spot more wildlife and take in the picturesque landscapes.

Return to Mombasa:

Drive Back: After an exciting day in Shimba Hills, drive back to Mombasa.
Drop-off: Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon or early evening.