Tsavo National Parks are Kenya’s largest and most iconic safari destinations, offering expansive savannahs, dramatic landscapes, and abundant wildlife. The parks are renowned for elephants, lions, cheetahs, rhinos, and unique natural features like the Yatta Plateau and Mzima Springs.

Duration – 2 Days / 1 Night 

Tour Overview

The 2-Day Tsavo Safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who want a quick yet thrilling wildlife adventure.

Departing from Nairobi, this safari covers both Tsavo East and West, offering a mix of:

• Large elephant herds
• Predators including lions, cheetahs, and leopards
• Scenic landscapes: savannah plains, volcanic hills, and natural springs

This short safari provides maximum wildlife sightings in a compact itinerary.

Tour Schedule

DAY 1; Nairobi – Tsavo East National Park

• Early morning pickup from Nairobi hotel or airport
• Drive through the scenic route to Tsavo East National Park
• Lunch at lodge or camp
• Afternoon game drive spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo
• Dinner and overnight at lodge

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Tsavo East

DAY 2; Tsavo East – Tsavo West – Nairobi

• Early morning game drive in Tsavo East for maximum wildlife viewing
• Breakfast at lodge
• Drive to Tsavo West National Park
• Optional visit to Mzima Springs to see hippos and crocodiles
• Lunch at lodge or picnic spot
• Afternoon game drive in Tsavo West: spot lions, leopards, rhinos, and scenic landscapes
• Drive back to Nairobi and drop-off at hotel or airport

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: N/A (departure day)

Safari Highlights

• Large elephant herds in Tsavo East
• Lions, cheetahs, and leopards across both parks
• Rhinos in Tsavo West
• Mzima Springs and hippo sightings
• Dramatic landscapes: Yatta Plateau, volcanic hills, and savannah plains
• Professional English-speaking safari guide and 4×4 safari vehicle

Safari Inclusions

• 4×4 safari transport with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Accommodation for 1 night in a lodge or tented camp
• Meals as specified
• Game drives in Tsavo East and West
• Pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
• Bottled drinking water

Safari Exclusions

• Park entrance fees
• Optional activities (Mzima Springs walk, cultural visits)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Tips and personal expenses
• Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified

Best Time to Visit

Tsavo East & West:

• June – October: Dry season; excellent wildlife visibility
• January – March: Dry and warm; good for photography and wildlife sightings
• April – May & November – December: Green season; lush scenery, fewer tourists, but wildlife may be more dispersed