6-Day Kenya Tsavo East & West Safari
Red-dusted elephants, lava flows and crystal springs in Kenya's largest park.
Go beyond the expected.
Tsavo is Kenya's largest protected area, split into two parks with different characters. Tsavo West offers lava flows, springs and hills, while Tsavo East is wide, flat and known for its red elephants. The safari runs from Nairobi to Mombasa, so it fits well with a beach stay.
- Game drives in Tsavo West National Park
- Mzima Springs and lava landscapes
- Wide plains and red elephants in Tsavo East National Park
- Big-sky scenery away from the busiest parks
- Finish at the coast
What's included
Included
- All accommodation as specified
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- Guided activities as listed in the day-by-day itinerary
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Nairobi
Nairobi
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation, with time to rest and meet your guide for a briefing on the days ahead.
Day 2 To Tsavo West
Tsavo West National Park
Drive south-east to Tsavo West National Park, with a game drive on arrival among hills, acacia woodland and savannah.
Day 3 Tsavo West game drives
Tsavo West National Park
A full day exploring Tsavo West, including its springs, lava flows and viewpoints, with game drives for elephant, giraffe, buffalo and antelope.
Day 4 To Tsavo East
Tsavo East National Park
Drive to Tsavo East National Park, with game viewing along the way, and a late-afternoon game drive on the open plains.
Day 5 Tsavo East game drives
Tsavo East National Park
A full day of game drives across Tsavo East's red earth, looking for elephants coloured by the soil, lions, buffalo, and many birds along the Galana River.
Day 6 Return and departure
Mombasa
Drive to Mombasa for your onward flight or a beach extension.
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Questions about 6-Day Kenya Tsavo East & West Safari
Can I combine a Kenya safari with the coast?
Yes — pairing a Maasai Mara or Amboseli safari with a few days on the Kenyan coast (Diani, Watamu or Lamu) is a well-established combination, giving a wildlife-then-beach structure to the safari.
Do I need a visa to visit Kenya?
Most nationalities need an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for Kenya, applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
How many days do I need for a Kenya safari?
A focused Maasai Mara safari can work in 3–4 days, while combining the Mara with Amboseli, another park or the coast generally calls for 7–10 days — we shape the length around what you want to include.
How many national parks does Kenya have?
Kenya protects its wildlife across more than sixty national parks and reserves, an unusually extensive network for a single country — from the Maasai Mara and Amboseli in the south to Samburu and the arid northern reserves, each holding a somewhat different range of species.
What wildlife can I expect to see in Kenya beyond the migration?
Kenya’s parks hold resident wildlife year-round regardless of migration timing — the Maasai Mara and Amboseli both offer strong odds of the Big Five, along with healthy cheetah populations and, in Amboseli, some of Africa’s most reliable large elephant herds.
When is the best time to see the wildebeest migration in Kenya?
The migration’s presence in Kenya’s Maasai Mara is most likely from around July to October, when large herds typically cross from Tanzania’s Serengeti, though exact timing shifts year to year with rainfall patterns.