Tsavo East Red Elephants Safari

The journey

Experience the immense semi-arid wilderness of Tsavo East National Park, where famous 4 DAYS TSAVO EAST "RED ELEPHANTS" SAFARI From Diani/Mombasa | "The Land of Giants" Pick up: Diani/Ukunda/Mombasa | Drop off: Diani/Ukunda/Mombasa Tsavo East = Famous for huge red dust elephants + no crowds. Best value safari from the beach. If you want giant red elephants, big open savanna, and zero crowds, Tsavo East is the best 4-day destination in Kenya WHY IT’S THE BEST 1. TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK "The Theater of the Wild" Famous Red Elephants Elephants dust-bathe in red volcanic soil. They look like they’re painted red. Nowhere else in the world Big 5 + More Lion, leopard, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, hippo, crocodile Massive & Wild One of Africa’s largest parks. 13,747 sq km of pure wilderness. You’ll feel like you have it to yourself Iconic Landscapes Galana River, Yatta Plateau, lava flows, and endless plains Bird Paradise 500+ species. Perfect for photographers In 4 days you get time to slow down, find big herds, and see real wild Kenya without the tourist traffic. ITINERARY DAY 1: NAIROBI/MOMBASA → TSAVO EAST Drive/fly to Tsavo East. Afternoon game drive to spot red elephants by the waterholes. Overnight: Lodge/Tented Camp |Meals: DAY 2: FULL DAY TSAVO EAST Morning + Afternoon game drives. Visit Galana River to see hippos, crocodiles & elephants bathing. Overnight: Lodge/Tented Camp | Meals DAY 3: TSAVO EAST - DEEP SAFARI Full day exploring different areas. Track lions, cheetahs, and large elephant herds across the plains. Picnic lunch in the bush. Overnight Lodge/Tented Camp | Meals DAY 4: TSAVO EAST → NAIROBI/MOMBASA Early morning game drive. Drive back with last wildlife sightings. Meals QUICK FACTS Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights Best For Photographers, elephant lovers, travelers who want wild + quiet Best Time June–October & January–March for best wildlife Highlight The Red Elephants of Tsavo ROAD SAFARI Day 1: DIANI → TSAVO EAST 05:30am Pick up from Diani hotel. Drive to Tsavo East - 4.5 hours. Enter via Bachuma Gate Game Drive to lodge. See Elephants, Lions, Giraffe, Zebra. Check in + Lunch. 04:00pm Afternoon Game Drive to Aruba Dam - Hippos, Crocodiles, 500+ birds. Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge / Voi Safari Lodge Meals: Lunch, Dinner Day 2: FULL DAY TSAVO EAST 05:30am Early Morning Game Drive - Best time for predators. Return for breakfast + relax at pool. 04:00pm Game Drive to Mudanda Rock - "Tsavo's Waterhole" See huge Red Elephant herds bathing in red dust. Sunset at Yatta Plateau - longest lava flow in the world. Overnight: Tsavo Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: TSAVO EAST → TSAVO WEST 06:00am* Drive to Tsavo West - 3 hours via Mtito Andei Gate. Game Drive Check in + Lunch. 04:00pm Game Drive to Mzima Springs- See hippos + fish underwater. Overnight: Ngulia Safari Lodge / Kilaguni Serena Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: TSAVO WEST → DIANI 05:30am Morning Game Drive - Look for Rhino at Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. 09:00am Drive back to Diani - 4 hours. Arrive 1:00pm. Drop at hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Total Driving: 12 hours across 4 days. Comfortable. WHY TSAVO EAST IS PERFECT FROM DIANI 1. Closest Big Park - Only 4.5hrs vs 7hrs to Mara 2. Red Elephants - Dust bath makes them brick red. Unique photos 3. No Crowds - You’ll have sightings to yourself 4. 2 Parks in 1 - Tsavo East + Tsavo West = "Big 5 + Rhino" WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS Tsavo East: Red Elephants, Lions, Leopard, Gerenuk, Oryx, 500 birds Tsavo West: Rhino at Ngulia, Cheetah, Zebra, Mzima Springs Hippos Big 5: Yes, but Rhino is rare. Tsavo is famous for Elephants. `4 DAYS TSAVO SAFARI FROM DIANI` `Day 1-2: TSAVO EAST - Red Elephants + Aruba Dam` `Day 3-4: TSAVO WEST - Rhino + Mzima Springs` `From 4.5hrs drive only Tsavo for budget + families l Mara for Migration + Big Cats.

Highlights

• Iconic red elephants of Tsavo
• Galana River and Lugard’s Falls
• Mudanda Rock wildlife viewpoint
• Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest lava flow
• More than 500 recorded bird species

Day by day

1. 1

   Nairobi or Mombasa to Tsavo East

   Enter Kenya’s largest national park and begin searching for its red-dusted elephants.

   Stay: Safari lodge or tented camp · Meals: Lunch, dinner

2. 2

   Galana River and Lugard’s Falls

   Follow the life-giving Galana River to Lugard’s Falls with game viewing throughout the day.

   Stay: Safari lodge or tented camp · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

3. 3

   Mudanda Rock and Yatta Plateau

   Explore vast plains, volcanic formations and productive wildlife viewpoints.

   Stay: Safari lodge or tented camp · Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

4. 4

   Sunrise safari and departure

   Take a final early game drive before continuing to Nairobi, Mombasa or the Kenyan coast.

   Stay: Not included · Meals: Breakfast, lunch