Package Overview

5 Days Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari from Diani Beach

If you are relaxing at the coast and dream of exploring Kenya’s untamed wilderness, then the 5 Days Tsavo East and Tsavo West Safari from Diani Beach is the perfect adventure. This safari blends the beauty of Tsavo East National Park, famous for its red elephants and wide savannahs, with the dramatic landscapes of Tsavo West National Park, known for its volcanic scenery, rhino sanctuary, and stunning Mzima Springs.

Starting right from Diani Beach, this safari ensures that you enjoy the best of both worlds — the serenity of the Indian Ocean and the thrill of Kenya’s wild landscapes.

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Why Choose This 5-Day Safari?

Unlike shorter safaris, this 5-day package allows you to explore at a slower pace, with plenty of time to enjoy the parks without rushing. Here are the main benefits:

• Convenient departure from Diani Beach — no need to fly to Nairobi.

• Two unique safari experiences — Tsavo East for vast plains and elephants; Tsavo West for volcanic terrain, rhinos, and lush springs.

• Balanced itinerary — more game drives, time to relax at lodges, and deeper immersion into the wilderness.

• Ideal for families, couples, and photographers seeking both wildlife and landscapes.

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About Tsavo East and Tsavo West

Tsavo East National Park

• Covers over 13,700 square kilometers.

• Famous for large herds of red-dust elephants.

• Iconic sites like Aruba Dam, Lugard Falls, and the Yatta Plateau.

• Home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, and 500+ bird species.

Tsavo West National Park

• Covers about 9,000 square kilometers.

• More scenic and rugged compared to Tsavo East.

• Key attractions: Mzima Springs, Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Shetani Lava Flow, and Chyulu Hills.

• Rich in wildlife including rhinos, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, and hyenas.

Together, the two parks create one of Africa’s largest and most diverse ecosystems.

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Safari Highlights

• Scenic drive from Diani Beach to Tsavo East and Tsavo West.

• Game drives in two of Kenya’s most famous national parks.

• Spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino).

• Visit to Mzima Springs, with crystal-clear pools filled with hippos and crocodiles.

• Evening and early morning game drives for the best sightings.

• Comfortable overnight stays in safari lodges or tented camps.

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Detailed 5-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1 – Diani Beach to Tsavo East National Park

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Diani Beach. Drive inland through scenic landscapes, arriving at Tsavo East National Park by mid-morning. Enter through Bachuma Gate and enjoy your first game drive en route to your lodge.

Lunch will be served at the lodge or camp, followed by an afternoon game drive. Look out for elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, and possibly cheetahs. Visit the Aruba Dam, a favorite watering hole for wildlife, before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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Day 2 – Full-Day Safari in Tsavo East

Spend the entire day exploring Tsavo East National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives will take you across the open plains and along the Galana River, where crocodiles and hippos can be found.

You may also visit Lugard Falls to admire the rushing rapids and unique rock formations. Picnic lunch will be enjoyed inside the park before continuing with more wildlife viewing. In the evening, return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

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Day 3 – Tsavo East to Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast, check out and depart for Tsavo West National Park. The drive between the two parks is scenic and offers opportunities to spot more wildlife along the way.

Upon arrival in Tsavo West, enjoy a game drive as you head to your lodge. In the afternoon, visit Mzima Springs, a series of natural pools fed by underground streams from the Chyulu Hills. From the underwater viewing chamber, you can see hippos and crocodiles up close.

Dinner and overnight will be at a lodge or tented camp inside Tsavo West.

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Day 4 – Full-Day Safari in Tsavo West

Spend the day exploring the rugged beauty of Tsavo West National Park. Morning game drives will take you to the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, where efforts are being made to protect the endangered black rhino.

You will also visit the Shetani Lava Flow, a dramatic black volcanic landscape formed hundreds of years ago. The park is also home to elephants, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species.

Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

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Day 5 – Tsavo West to Diani Beach

On your final day, wake up for an early morning game drive to catch the predators as they finish their night hunts. After breakfast, check out and enjoy one last en-route game drive as you exit Tsavo West.

Begin your journey back to Diani Beach, arriving in the afternoon. This marks the end of your 5 Days Tsavo East and Tsavo West Safari, with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s wildlife and landscapes.

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Best Time to Visit

The safari can be done all year round, but the dry season (June to October, January to February) is the best for wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources. The wet season (March to May, November to December) offers lush scenery and fewer crowds, making it ideal for birdwatching.

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Wildlife You Can Expect to See

• Big Five – Elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos (especially in Tsavo West).

• Other Mammals – Giraffes, zebras, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, kudu, and warthogs.

• Birdlife – Over 500 species, including hornbills, kingfishers, ostriches, and raptors.