4 Days Private Safari To Tsavo National Park
Experience the ultimate private safari in Tsavo, combining both Tsavo East and Tsavo West over 4 days. Travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with your own expert guide. Stay at hand‑picked lodges, enjoy game drives at sunrise and sunset, and witness the iconic red elephants, Mzima Springs, rhino sanctuary, and the Galana River. This flexible itinerary is perfect for families, couples, or small groups seeking exclusivity.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Tsavo East
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Drive to Tsavo East National Park (approximately 4 hours). Arrive and enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge. Check in, have lunch, and relax. Afternoon game drive to Aruba Dam and the Galana River – excellent for spotting elephants, lions, buffalo, and crocodiles. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Tsavo East.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day in Tsavo East
Early morning game drive (best time for predators and active wildlife). Return to the lodge for breakfast. Spend the day exploring Tsavo East – visit the Yatta Plateau (the world’s longest lava flow), Lugard Falls, and the Mudanda Rock. Picnic lunch in the wild. Afternoon game drive continues until sunset. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Tsavo East to Tsavo West
Morning game drive, then breakfast. Drive to Tsavo West National Park (approx. 1.5 hours). Arrive and check in at your lodge. Afternoon visit to Mzima Springs – a series of crystal‑clear pools where you can see hippos, crocodiles, and fish from an underwater observatory. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Tsavo West.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Tsavo West to Nairobi
Early morning game drive to the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary (high chance of seeing black rhinos). Return to the lodge for breakfast. Check out and enjoy an en‑route game drive as you exit the park. Drive back to Nairobi, with drop‑off at your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Extras
- Night game drive in either park (extra cost, subject to lodge)
- Visit to a Maasai village near Tsavo West (US$ 30 per person)
- Hot air balloon safari over Tsavo (available on request)
Pricing (2026)
| Room Type | Validity | Price (USD per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Double (sharing) | 2nd January – 31st March / 1st July – 22nd December | US$ 1,244 |
| Single | Same period | US$ 2,115 |
| Double (sharing) | 1st April – 30th June | US$ 1,063 |
| Single | Low season | US$ 1,794 |
| Double (sharing) | 23rd December – 1st January 2026 | US$ 1,279 |
| Single | Festive season | US$ 2,120 |
Note: Park entry fees are NOT included. Tsavo East & West fees: Non‑resident adult US$ 80 per day per park, child US$ 40. For 4 days (2 in East, 2 in West) total approx. US$ 320 per adult (payable directly). Citizen and resident rates available on request.
Included
- 3 nights accommodation (full board)
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser for the entire safari
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Professional English‑speaking driver‑guide
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Nairobi pick‑up and drop‑off
- All government taxes
Excluded
- Park entry fees (Tsavo East & West)
- International flights & visas
- Optional activities (night game drive, village visit, balloon)
- Tips & personal expenses