3 Days Tsavo West Safari from Mombasa
Discover the rugged beauty of Tsavo West National Park on this 3-day safari from Mombasa. Explore Mzima Springs, the Shetani Lava Flow, and the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. Spot red elephants, lions, leopards, and buffalo. Stay at a comfortable lodge inside the park and enjoy twice‑daily game drives.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo West
Pick up from your Mombasa beach hotel. Drive to Tsavo West National Park (approximately 3-4 hours). Arrive and enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge. Check in, have lunch, and relax. Afternoon game drive to Mzima Springs – an underwater oasis where you can see hippos and crocodiles from a submerged observatory. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day in Tsavo West
Early morning game drive (best time for predators). Return to the lodge for breakfast. Spend the day exploring the park – visit the Shetani Lava Flow (dramatic black volcanic rock), the Chaimu Crater, and the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary where you can see black rhinos. Picnic lunch in the wild. Afternoon game drive continues until sunset. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Return to Mombasa
Early morning game drive, then return to the lodge for breakfast. Check out and enjoy an en‑route game drive as you exit the park. Drive back to Mombasa, with drop‑off at your beach hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Extras
- Night game drive in Tsavo West (extra cost, subject to lodge)
- Visit to a Maasai village near the park (US$ 30 per person)
Pricing (2026)
| Room Type | Validity | Price (USD per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Double (sharing) 2p (Safari vehicle: 2-4 pax) |
4th January – 30th June / 1st November – 19th December | US$ 1,677 |
| Single Occupancy (2-4 pax vehicle) | Same low season | US$ 2,703 |
| Double (sharing) 2p | 1st July – 31st October / 20th December – 3rd January | US$ 2,198 |
| Single Occupancy | Peak season | US$ 3,522 |
Note: Tsavo West park entry fees are NOT included. Payable directly: Non‑resident adult US$ 80 per day, child US$ 40 per day. Citizen and resident rates available on request.
Included
- 2 nights accommodation (full board)
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Professional English‑speaking driver‑guide
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Pick‑up and drop‑off in Mombasa
- All government taxes
Excluded
- Tsavo West park entry fees
- International flights & visas
- Optional activities (night game drive, village visit)
- Tips & personal expenses