3-Day Tsavo from Mombasa — A wild safari straight from the beach — two nights in Tsavo East and West, the red elephants and Mzima Springs, picked up and dropped back at your Mombasa or Diani hotel
3 days · 2 nights · Best Jun – Oct & Jan – Mar
About this experience
Already on the coast? You don't need to fly to Nairobi to go on safari — Tsavo is right on your doorstep. This three-day loop from Mombasa or Diani takes you into Tsavo East for the famous red-dust elephants and open plains, and Tsavo West for the crystal springs of Mzima and the volcanic scenery, before returning you to the beach. The easiest safari add-on to a coast holiday there is.
Highlights
- Beach-holiday add-on
- Red elephants
- Quick wild safari
- Hand-picked lodges with great reviews
- Private vehicle and experienced driver-guide
Signature experiences
Optional add-ons our specialists can build into this trip. Prices are per person, confirmed on request.
Sail the reef lagoon on a traditional wooden dhow as the sun sets — often with fresh seafood and drinks aboard.
The marine park off Diani is warm, clear and full of life — a boat out to the coral gardens for snorkelling or a first dive.
A full day south to Wasini Island — dolphin-spotting in the Kisite marine park, snorkelling, and a Swahili seafood lunch.
Diani's steady trade winds and flat lagoon make it one of Africa's best places to learn — gear and instructor included.
Included
- Full-board accommodation in comfortable lodges & tented camps
- All park & reserve entry fees
- Private 4x4 · experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eVisa ($51 — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Optional experiences (see below)
- Drinks, tips & personal expenses
Price breakdown
The plan, day by day
From pickup to drop-off — exactly what your trip looks like.
Morning pickup from your Mombasa or Diani hotel and the drive into Tsavo East. Afternoon game drive across the red plains for elephant, lion, buffalo and giraffe.
A morning drive along the Galana River, then across to Tsavo West and the underwater viewing chamber at Mzima Springs.
A final morning game drive — the Shetani lava flows and, on a clear day, Kilimanjaro — then the drive back to your beach hotel.
What travelers say
Guest reviews →Bookara guest rating
Meeting point
Your full route across Kenya — pickup confirmed the day before departure.
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- 01 MombasaDay 1 · Indian Ocean coast
- 02 Tsavo EastDay 1 · National park & reserve
- 03 Tsavo WestDay 2 · National park & reserve
- 04 MombasaDay 3 · Indian Ocean coast
Good to know
Cancel for any reason up to 90 days before your departure and receive a full refund. After that, our standard partial-refund schedule applies — see full terms.
Common questions
Do you pick up from Diani and Mombasa hotels?+
Yes — we collect you from your beach hotel and drop you back there. It's the whole point of this trip: safari without leaving your coast holiday.
Is two nights in Tsavo worth it?+
Very — Tsavo is huge, wild and uncrowded, with excellent elephant, lion and buffalo, plus the unique Mzima Springs. Two nights lets you see both halves.
Book on WhatsApp
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- 3 Instant confirmationWhatsApp message + email receipt the moment your deposit lands.
Your request ref becomes your booking reference once the deposit is paid.
Book direct with the operator
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Licensed & certified
Kenya-registered operator in Nairobi with experienced driver-guides.
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Our own vehicles & guides
Trips run end to end by Bookara staff — never handed to a third party.
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Secure payment
Card or Apple Pay through Paystack (USD). Park fees included in the price you see.
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Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 90 days before departure; 30% deposit holds your dates.
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