Your journey begins at the break of dawn in Mombasa, Kenya's vibrant coastal city, as you set off on an exhilarating drive to Tsavo East National Park. Once you have finished the park entry formalities at the Bachuma gate, you will step into the park and set off on an exhilarating game drive, keeping your eyes peeled for elephants, lions, zebras, cheetahs, antelopes, giraffes, buffaloes, and more. Your journey will take you to the Aruba Dam, a vibrant habitat teeming with diverse game and bird species, particularly during the dry seasons. Lunch will be served at Sentrim Tsavo, where the restaurant offers stunning views of the expansive plains of Tsavo East National Park. After lunch, you will embark on another exhilarating game drive, seeking out more fascinating animals and birds before leaving the park and journeying to Mombasa, where you will arrive in the evening. Primary Location: Tsavo East National Park
1-Day Tembea Kenya to Tsavo East Safari from Mombasa
Uganda: Private tour • 1 day
Tour overview
Set out early from Mombasa and spend the day exploring vast savannah plains, rugged terrain, and the park's famous red-soil landscapes.
Keep watch for large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and numerous bird species.
Your experienced guide will follow wildlife activity and select promising areas for game viewing and photography.
By evening, return to Mombasa after a rewarding day combining coastal convenience with an authentic Tsavo wildlife adventure.
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival and Drive to Tsavo East National Park
Your 1-day Kenya safari, day by day
Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.
Inclusions & exclusions
| What's included |
|---|
| Airport / hotel pick-up and drop-off in Entebbe or Kampala |
| Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fuel, and professional English-speaking guide |
| Accommodation and meals as indicated in the day-by-day itinerary |
| National park entrance fees and ranger guide fees on included activities |
| Bottled drinking water during road transfers |
| What's not included |
|---|
| International flights to and from Uganda |
| Uganda visa fees and travel insurance |
| Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff |
| Personal expenses (laundry, alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, etc.) |
| Optional activities not listed in the itinerary |
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- Duration: 1 day
- Tour type: Uganda: Private tour • 1 day
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