Quick Facts
| Duration | 3 days / 2 nights |
|---|---|
| Style | Private safari — your own vehicle and guide |
| Vehicle | 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof |
| Destinations | Tsavo East, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Tsavo West |
| Departure Points | Nairobi, Mombasa, or Diani |
| Price From | USD 540–1,150 pp (season-dependent, 2–6 people sharing) |
| Best For | Travellers with 3 days who want a genuine wilderness experience close to Nairobi or the coast |
This 3-day safari covers three of southern Kenya's best wildlife areas in one trip: Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. You'll see Tsavo's famous red elephants, dramatic lava plains, Mzima Springs, and the private conservancy at Taita Hills — all without the crowds of the Maasai Mara.
This is a private safari, not a group tour. You travel in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with your own driver-guide, pop-up roof for game viewing, and a route built around your pace. No shared vans, no fixed group schedules.
Ideal for travellers with 3 days who want a genuine wilderness experience close to Nairobi or the coast. Departures available from Nairobi, Mombasa, or Diani.
Safari Highlights
- 3 days / 2 nights across three destinations
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Tsavo East's famous red elephants
- Galana River and Lugard Falls
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private 28,000-acre conservancy
- Optional night game drive in Taita Hills
- Mzima Springs underwater viewing chamber
- Tsavo West's volcanic terrain and the Shetani Lava Flow
- Over 350 recorded bird species
- Departures from Nairobi, Mombasa, or Diani
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi/Mombasa – Tsavo East National Park
Depart early morning by private Land Cruiser. From Nairobi, expect a 4–5 hour drive; from Mombasa or Diani, 3–4 hours. Arrive at Tsavo East in time for lunch, then head straight into an afternoon game drive.
Look for the park's red elephants, dust-bathed in the local laterite soil, plus lion, buffalo, and giraffe. Visit the Galana River and Lugard Falls if time allows. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp inside or near the park.
Day 2: Tsavo East – Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Early morning game drive in Tsavo East before breakfast, when animals are most active. Check out and drive to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private 28,000-acre conservancy at the foot of the Taita Hills, bordering Tsavo West.
Afternoon game drive across the sanctuary, home to elephant, lion, cheetah, leopard, and over 350 bird species. Overnight at a lodge inside the sanctuary, several built on stilts overlooking a waterhole.
Optional Add-Ons
An optional night game drive to spot nocturnal wildlife rarely seen in the national parks.
Day 3: Taita Hills – Tsavo West National Park – Return
Morning game drive in Taita Hills or Tsavo West. Stop at Mzima Springs, a spring-fed pool where hippos and crocodiles are visible through an underwater viewing chamber.
Continue through Tsavo West's volcanic terrain, past the Shetani Lava Flow, with a final game drive en route. Drive back to Nairobi, Mombasa, or Diani, arriving late afternoon.
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Prices vary by season and group size, per person, on a private Land Cruiser safari. Larger groups reduce the per-person vehicle and guide cost.
Season Guide
- Low SeasonApril–May, November
- High SeasonJanuary–March, June–July, September–October
- Peak SeasonAugust, December–early January
Private Safari Rates (Per Person Sharing)
| Season | 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | $780 pp | $620 pp | $540 pp |
| High Season | $950 pp | $780 pp | $690 pp |
| Peak Season | $1,150 pp | $950 pp | $840 pp |
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional driver-guide
- All game drives per itinerary, including one night game drive in Taita Hills
- 2 nights full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Park and conservancy entry fees (Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Taita Hills)
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International or domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips for driver-guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Optional activities (guided nature walks, cultural village visits)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
By road from Nairobi: approximately 4–5 hours to Tsavo East via the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway.
By road from Mombasa or Diani: approximately 3–4 hours to Tsavo East, making this route especially convenient for beach-based travellers looking to add a short safari.
Route Map
By Air
Scheduled flights land at airstrips inside Tsavo East (Voi) and near Taita Hills. Useful if you're short on time and want to skip the road transfer — ask us about combining a fly-in option with road transfers between parks.
We handle all pickups directly from your hotel, whether you're starting in Nairobi, Mombasa, or Diani.
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