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Private Safaris from Diani Beach

Leave the Indian Ocean behind and discover Kenya's spectacular wilderness on a private safari from Diani Beach. Explore Tsavo East, Taita Hills, Tsavo West and Amboseli with your own 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser and professional driver-guide.

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1 Day Quick wildlife escape 2 Days One unforgettable night 3 Days Two-park adventures 4–7 Days Extended Kenya safari
From Beach to Bush

Turn Your Diani Beach Holiday into a Kenya Safari

Diani Beach gives you the opportunity to experience two very different sides of Kenya in one holiday: the tropical Indian Ocean coast and the extraordinary wildlife landscapes of the country's southern parks.

Our private safaris depart from hotels and resorts in Diani Beach and can be planned for anything from a one-day wildlife experience to a longer multi-park journey.

Because your safari is private, the journey can be planned around your group, preferred accommodation, available time and the destinations you most want to experience.

Why Choose a Private Safari?

Your Own Safari Land Cruiser Travel only with your own party and driver-guide.
Flexible Game Drives More freedom to enjoy wildlife at your preferred pace.
Choice of Accommodation Budget, mid-range, luxury and premium safari options.
Personal Safari Planning Itineraries designed around your dates and interests.
Where Will You Go?

Top Safari Destinations from Diani Beach

From the red-earth landscapes of Tsavo to the elephant herds of Amboseli, these destinations form the heart of our road safaris from Kenya's south coast.

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Tsavo East

Vast landscapes, red elephants and classic African wildlife make Tsavo East one of the most popular safari destinations from Diani Beach.

Ideal for 1–3 Day Safaris →
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Taita Hills

Combine game viewing with beautiful scenery and memorable safari accommodation in the Taita Hills wildlife area.

Ideal for 2–3 Day Safaris →
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Amboseli

Famous for large elephant herds and spectacular views towards Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is a rewarding addition to a longer safari.

Ideal for 2–4 Day Safaris →
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Tsavo West

Dramatic scenery, volcanic landscapes and varied wildlife make Tsavo West an excellent combination with Tsavo East or Amboseli.

Ideal for Multi-Park Safaris →
Choose Your Adventure

Diani Beach Safari Packages

Browse our private safari itineraries from Diani Beach. Choose an existing itinerary or contact us and we can adapt the journey around your dates, group and preferred accommodation.

All safari packages can be discussed with our team before booking. If you are unsure which itinerary is best for your holiday, tell us how many days you have available and we will help you choose.
Safari from the Coast

Why Start Your Safari from Diani Beach?

You do not need to return to Nairobi simply to experience a memorable Kenya safari. Diani Beach is a practical starting point for exploring the southern wildlife circuit, allowing you to combine beach relaxation and safari adventure within the same holiday.

Hotel Pick-Up Begin directly from your Diani Beach accommodation.
Beach + Safari Combine the Indian Ocean and Kenya's wilderness.
Private Travel Your vehicle, your group and your safari experience.
Flexible Duration Choose anything from one day to a longer safari.
Safari Essentials

What to Expect on Your Private Safari

Your exact inclusions depend on the itinerary selected. Our safari quotations clearly outline the arrangements included in your chosen package.

4x4

Safari Land Cruiser

Private safari transport designed for comfortable wildlife viewing.

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Driver-Guide

Professional safari driver-guide throughout your private journey.

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Safari Accommodation

Selected lodge or tented-camp accommodation on overnight itineraries.

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Park Arrangements

Applicable safari arrangements and inclusions are detailed clearly in your quotation.

Simple Safari Planning

From Diani Beach to the Wild in Four Steps

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Choose a Safari

Browse the itineraries and destinations that interest you.

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Send Your Details

Tell us your dates, travellers and accommodation preference.

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Receive Your Plan

We prepare the suitable itinerary and quotation for you.

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Start Your Safari

We collect you from Diani Beach and your adventure begins.

Safari Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I go on safari directly from Diani Beach?

Yes. We arrange private safari departures from Diani Beach hotels and resorts to destinations including Tsavo East, Taita Hills, Tsavo West and Amboseli.

How many days should I spend on safari from Diani?

It depends on your available holiday time and the parks you want to visit. A one-day safari provides a short wildlife experience, while two or three days allow more time for game drives and overnight accommodation. Longer itineraries can combine several parks.

Are your safaris private?

Our private safari options provide a dedicated Safari Land Cruiser and driver-guide for your travelling party, giving you a more personal and flexible experience.

Can you tailor the safari to my budget?

Yes. Tell us your preferred duration and accommodation level and we can recommend an itinerary suited to your requirements and available options.

Can families with children go on safari from Diani Beach?

Yes. Private safaris can work particularly well for families because the vehicle and itinerary are arranged for your own travelling party.

Can I combine my Diani Beach holiday with the Masai Mara?

Yes. For travellers wanting to experience the Masai Mara while staying on the coast, a flying safari is an excellent option.

Your Safari Starts in Diani

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Private 3-Day Safari from Diani Beach

3 Days Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari from Diani Beach

Explore both sides of Kenya's legendary Tsavo wilderness on this private 3-day safari from Diani Beach. Discover the red-earth plains and famous elephants of Tsavo East before continuing into the rugged hills, volcanic landscapes, natural springs and predator country of Tsavo West National Park.

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Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Day 1 Tsavo East
Day 2 Tsavo West
Safari Style Private 4x4 Safari
Start & Finish Diani Beach
The Complete Tsavo Experience

Two National Parks. Two Landscapes. One Legendary Wilderness.

 

The 3 Days Tsavo East and Tsavo West Safari from Diani Beach is an excellent choice for travellers who want to experience the remarkable diversity of the greater Tsavo ecosystem without committing to a much longer safari. Within three days and two nights, the journey introduces you to two neighbouring national parks that share the Tsavo name but offer noticeably different landscapes and safari experiences.

Tsavo East National Park is famous for its enormous horizons, red soil, semi-arid plains and the legendary elephants that frequently cover themselves in the park's iron-rich earth. It is a landscape that immediately creates the feeling of entering wild Africa.

Tsavo West National Park changes the character of the journey. The scenery becomes more varied and dramatic, with hills, rocky formations, volcanic landscapes, natural springs and denser vegetation creating a striking contrast with the open expanses of Tsavo East.

This difference is precisely why combining the two parks works so well. Rather than repeating the same scenery for three days, you experience two sides of one of Kenya's greatest wildlife ecosystems.

The safari is operated privately in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide. Your vehicle is reserved for your travelling party, allowing your guide to concentrate on your interests while following the natural rhythm of wildlife viewing.

For guests staying in Diani Beach, the itinerary is particularly attractive because it provides a substantial safari experience while still beginning and ending conveniently on Kenya's south coast.

If you want to experience Tsavo properly rather than simply visiting one section of this enormous wilderness, combining Tsavo East and Tsavo West within a private three-day safari gives you a much broader picture of the ecosystem.
Why Choose This Safari?

Experience Both Sides of Tsavo

The combination of Tsavo East and Tsavo West provides considerably more landscape diversity than concentrating on only one park.

01 Tsavo's Red Elephants

Search for the famous elephants of Tsavo East against the park's distinctive red-earth landscape.

02 Two National Parks

Experience the contrasting scenery and wildlife habitats of both Tsavo East and Tsavo West within one safari.

03 Mzima Springs

Discover one of Tsavo West's best-known natural attractions, where clear spring water creates a remarkable oasis within the wider landscape.

04 Private 4x4 Safari

Travel with your own companions and professional driver-guide in a private Safari Land Cruiser throughout the journey.

Your Safari Day by Day

Detailed 3 Days Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari Itinerary

The itinerary below describes the natural flow of the safari while allowing your professional driver-guide the flexibility necessary for genuine wildlife viewing. Exact routes and sightings depend on wildlife movements, weather, road conditions and applicable park regulations.

Day 1 — Diani → Tsavo East Day 2 — Tsavo East → Tsavo West Day 3 — Tsavo West → Diani
Day 01

Diani Beach → Tsavo East National Park

Beach to Bush · Red Elephants · Afternoon Game Drive

Your 3 Days Tsavo East and Tsavo West Safari begins with collection from your agreed hotel, resort, villa or other accommodation in Diani Beach. Your professional driver-guide welcomes you, assists with your safari luggage and introduces the journey ahead before you settle into your private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser.

Leaving the Indian Ocean coast behind, you begin travelling inland toward the enormous Tsavo ecosystem. The scenery gradually changes as the lush coastal vegetation gives way to drier landscapes and the characteristic earth tones of southeastern Kenya.

This transition from beach to wilderness is an important part of the safari. Within the same morning, you move from palm trees and tropical coastal surroundings toward one of the largest protected wildlife landscapes in Kenya.

On arrival at Tsavo East National Park, the necessary entry formalities are completed and the safari experience begins in earnest.

Tsavo East immediately creates a sense of scale. The horizons are broad, the vegetation is adapted to a relatively dry environment and the iron-rich soil gives much of the landscape its unmistakable reddish colour.

The park is particularly famous for elephants. After bathing or dusting themselves with the red soil, the animals can take on a deep rusty colour, giving rise to the famous image of Tsavo's red elephants.

Your first elephant encounter might involve a solitary bull moving steadily through the bush or an entire family group containing females, juveniles and young calves.

Rather than simply stopping for a photograph and immediately driving away, your guide allows time to observe behaviour whenever conditions permit. Watching elephants communicate, feed and interact can be considerably more rewarding than merely recording that they were seen.

Tsavo East supports a broad range of other wildlife. Giraffes may be visible above the bush, while zebra and different antelope species occupy the more open sections of the landscape.

Buffalo are also present and can sometimes be encountered individually or in larger groups depending on local conditions and the availability of water and grazing.

Predators add another element of anticipation. Lions inhabit Tsavo East, and your driver-guide remains attentive to tracks, alarm calls and the behaviour of prey animals that might reveal the presence of a predator.

Leopards also occur in the ecosystem but are naturally more difficult to locate. Their solitary behaviour, camouflage and preference for cover make every leopard sighting particularly memorable.

Wildlife in Tsavo is completely free-ranging. No ethical safari operator can guarantee specific wild animals, and this unpredictability is part of the authenticity of the experience.

Every game drive therefore develops differently. A route that appears quiet for several kilometres may suddenly produce an extraordinary encounter.

Depending on your confirmed accommodation and programme, you continue toward your selected Tsavo East lodge or camp for check-in and lunch.

The midday period gives you time to rest after the journey from Diani Beach, enjoy your surroundings and prepare for the afternoon game drive.

Later, you return to the wilderness with your driver-guide. The changing temperature and softer afternoon light create a different safari atmosphere.

Animals that remained hidden during the hotter part of the day may become more active. Elephants may move between feeding and water areas, while herbivores become more visible in suitable habitats.

Your guide continues searching for lions and other predators while also giving attention to the wider ecosystem.

Birdlife is an important part of Tsavo East. Even travellers who arrive primarily interested in elephants and big cats often begin noticing the variety of birds encountered throughout the park.

Photography can be especially rewarding in the late afternoon. The combination of red earth, warm light and wildlife creates a visual identity that is immediately associated with Tsavo.

Because this is a private safari, your Land Cruiser is not shared with unrelated guests. This gives your group greater privacy and enables the guide to consider your particular wildlife interests.

As evening approaches, the landscape becomes softer and more atmospheric. The sun drops lower, shadows lengthen and the red soil takes on warmer tones.

You continue wildlife viewing until it is time to return to your lodge or camp in accordance with national park regulations.

Dinner is served at your accommodation and you settle in for your first night in safari country.

By the end of Day 1, you have moved from the beaches of Diani into one of Kenya's great wilderness landscapes and experienced the first half of the Tsavo story.

The following day introduces a completely different side of this enormous ecosystem as the safari continues from Tsavo East into Tsavo West National Park.

Day 1: Lunch and dinner according to your confirmed package. Dinner and overnight at your confirmed Tsavo East lodge or safari camp.
Day 02

Tsavo East → Tsavo West National Park

Morning Wildlife · Changing Landscapes · Mzima Springs

Your second day begins in Tsavo East, where the morning atmosphere provides another opportunity to experience wildlife before continuing toward Tsavo West National Park.

The cooler early hours can be particularly rewarding. Depending on your confirmed programme, you may begin with an early game drive before breakfast or enjoy breakfast first and continue wildlife viewing as you make your way through the park.

Morning light gives Tsavo East a different character from the previous afternoon. Colours are softer and temperatures are generally more comfortable for both wildlife and safari guests.

Elephants may be moving through the bush, feeding or travelling toward water. Giraffes, zebra, buffalo and antelopes may also be encountered as you continue through the landscape.

The morning provides another opportunity to search for lions and other predators. Your driver-guide studies the environment carefully and remains alert for tracks and other signs of recent activity.

After your final wildlife experience in Tsavo East, the journey continues toward Tsavo West National Park.

Although the two parks form part of the same wider ecosystem, the transition between them reveals why combining Tsavo East and Tsavo West is so rewarding.

The scenery begins to change. The open red-earth character associated with Tsavo East gradually gives way to more varied terrain.

Tsavo West is characterised by a combination of hills, rocky landscapes, lava formations, woodland, open areas and natural springs. The result is a park that feels visually different even though you remain within the wider Tsavo wilderness.

The vegetation can also be denser in places, which changes the style of wildlife viewing. Animals may not always be visible from long distances, making the search itself part of the adventure.

Elephants remain an important feature of Tsavo West. Their presence across both parks provides an interesting opportunity to observe how the same species uses different habitats.

Buffalo are also found within the park, while giraffes, zebra, antelopes and other herbivores contribute to the diversity of the ecosystem.

Tsavo West has a long association with lion country. Lions continue to roam the ecosystem, although their movements remain entirely natural and sightings can never be guaranteed.

Leopards also inhabit the park. The denser vegetation in parts of Tsavo West provides excellent cover for these elusive cats, making a sighting a special event.

One of the best-known attractions in Tsavo West is Mzima Springs.

The springs create a remarkable contrast with the surrounding semi-arid environment. Clear water emerges into a green oasis, supporting a rich ecological community.

A visit to Mzima Springs offers an opportunity to leave the vehicle in the designated area and experience another dimension of the park under the applicable safety and park arrangements.

The lush vegetation around the springs feels dramatically different from the dry landscapes encountered elsewhere in Tsavo.

Depending on natural conditions, wildlife and birdlife may be observed around the water system.

The attraction is not simply about seeing animals. Mzima Springs demonstrates how water shapes life within an otherwise dry environment and helps explain the ecological diversity of Tsavo West.

Another fascinating feature of Tsavo West is its volcanic history.

Dark lava landscapes in parts of the park create a striking reminder that the region has been shaped not only by wildlife and water but also by geological forces.

This combination of volcanic terrain, hills, springs and wildlife habitat gives Tsavo West an adventurous character quite different from the broad open spaces of Tsavo East.

Depending on your confirmed programme, you proceed toward your selected Tsavo West lodge or camp for check-in and lunch.

After lunch, there is time to relax before the afternoon wildlife experience.

Later, you return to the park with your driver-guide for further game viewing.

The afternoon drive explores different habitats in search of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, zebra and predators.

Because vegetation can be thicker in Tsavo West, patience becomes particularly important. An animal may remain almost completely hidden until movement reveals its presence.

Your driver-guide uses experience and knowledge of the ecosystem to interpret tracks, animal behaviour and likely wildlife areas.

For photographers, Tsavo West offers a completely different palette from the previous day. Hills, vegetation, volcanic features and changing light create a wider range of environmental compositions.

The safari is therefore not simply about adding another national park to a checklist. It is about experiencing how dramatically the landscape can change within the same greater ecosystem.

As evening approaches, the light softens over Tsavo West and you begin making your way back toward your confirmed lodge or camp.

Dinner is served at your accommodation, followed by your second night in the African wilderness.

At this point, the contrast between the two parks is clear. Day 1 introduced the expansive red landscapes of Tsavo East, while Day 2 has revealed the more rugged, varied and greener character of Tsavo West.

Together, these two experiences create a much more complete understanding of what travellers mean when they speak about "Tsavo."

Day 2: Breakfast, lunch and dinner according to your confirmed package. Dinner and overnight at your confirmed Tsavo West lodge or safari camp.
Day 03

Early Morning Tsavo West Safari → Diani Beach

Final Game Drive · Breakfast · Scenic Return to the Coast

Your final safari day begins in Tsavo West National Park, with the cooler morning hours providing one more opportunity to explore the wilderness before returning to Diani Beach.

Depending on your confirmed programme, you set out for an early morning game drive before breakfast.

The landscape can feel particularly peaceful at this time of day. The air is cooler, the light is softer and wildlife may still be active following the night.

Your driver-guide searches for elephants and other large mammals while remaining attentive to signs of predators.

Lions may still be active during the early hours or beginning to settle after moving through the night.

Hyenas and other carnivores may also be encountered depending on where natural wildlife movements take them.

Leopards remain among the most elusive animals in Tsavo West. The possibility of an unexpected leopard encounter adds anticipation to every section of the morning drive.

Elephants provide a different kind of experience. Their size makes them easier to observe, yet their behaviour and surroundings ensure that no two encounters feel identical.

A solitary bull may feed quietly near the track while a family herd elsewhere may be moving together through thicker vegetation.

Buffalo, giraffes, zebra and antelopes add further variety to the drive.

Birdlife is also particularly noticeable during the morning, when many species are active.

One of the pleasures of a multi-day safari is that your attention often changes as the journey progresses.

On the first morning, travellers may be focused almost entirely on finding the largest animals. By Day 3, many guests begin appreciating tracks, birds, plants, landscapes and animal behaviour in greater detail.

This deeper appreciation is one reason a three-day safari offers a more complete experience than a very short excursion.

After the morning wildlife experience, you return toward your lodge or camp for breakfast according to your confirmed itinerary.

Breakfast provides time to relax, enjoy the surroundings and prepare for the journey back to the Kenyan coast.

After checking out, your luggage is loaded into the private Safari Land Cruiser and you begin leaving the Tsavo West area.

Depending on your route and confirmed programme, there may still be opportunities to observe wildlife as you make your way toward the park exit.

It is important to remain observant even during the final kilometres. Wildlife does not follow a timetable, and some of the most memorable encounters can happen just as a safari appears to be ending.

A giraffe may emerge beside the road, elephants may cross in front of the vehicle or a predator may unexpectedly become visible.

Once you leave the protected area, the safari enters its return phase and the journey continues toward Diani Beach.

The changing scenery once again becomes part of the experience.

You have spent the previous days immersed in dry wilderness, red-earth plains, volcanic landscapes, springs and wildlife habitat. As you travel toward the coast, the environment gradually becomes greener and more tropical.

The return journey also provides time to reflect on the contrast between Tsavo East and Tsavo West.

Tsavo East may be remembered for enormous horizons, red soil and elephants coloured by the earth.

Tsavo West may stand out for its hills, denser vegetation, springs and dramatic geological landscape.

Yet both parks are connected parts of the same extraordinary ecosystem.

Wildlife moves through this broader landscape according to natural patterns, which is why the Tsavo experience cannot be reduced to a simple list of animals.

For elephant enthusiasts, the safari provides multiple opportunities to observe one of Africa's most impressive mammals in different habitats.

For travellers interested in predators, both parks provide the possibility of encountering lions, while leopards remain an exciting but elusive possibility.

For photographers, the combination is particularly rewarding because the visual character changes significantly between the two parks.

The red soil and open horizons of Tsavo East create one style of photography, while the hills, vegetation, springs and rocky terrain of Tsavo West create another.

For first-time safari travellers, the journey provides a broad introduction to Kenya's wildlife without requiring a week away from the coast.

For returning visitors, the opportunity to explore both sides of Tsavo can provide a deeper appreciation of an ecosystem they may previously have seen only briefly.

The private nature of the safari is particularly valuable throughout the journey.

Your vehicle remains dedicated to your party, allowing you to share the experience with your own companions rather than unrelated travellers.

The same professional driver-guide accompanies you throughout the safari, creating continuity from your Diani Beach departure through both national parks and back to the coast.

As the journey continues southward, the landscapes of the interior gradually give way to the warmer, greener surroundings associated with Kenya's Indian Ocean coast.

Eventually, you arrive back in the Diani Beach area.

Your driver-guide returns you directly to your agreed hotel, resort, villa or other accommodation.

The safari ends where it began, but the contrast could hardly be greater. Only three days earlier you were leaving the beach; you now return having experienced two of Kenya's most famous national parks.

You may have seen elephants covered in Tsavo's red earth, lions resting in the bush, giraffes moving through the landscape, buffalo, zebra, antelopes and numerous bird species.

You have also experienced the ecological contrast between Tsavo East and Tsavo West, from open red-earth wilderness to hills, natural springs and volcanic terrain.

The exact sightings will differ from safari to safari because nature always determines the final experience.

This unpredictability is one of the great attractions of genuine wildlife travel. There is always the possibility that the next corner will reveal something completely unexpected.

For travellers with three days available from Diani Beach, the combination of Tsavo East and Tsavo West offers an excellent balance between wildlife viewing, landscape diversity and manageable travelling time.

Rather than choosing between the two parks, you experience both and discover why each contributes something different to the greater Tsavo story.

Day 3: Breakfast and other meals according to your confirmed package, followed by your private return journey and drop-off at your agreed Diani Beach accommodation.
One Ecosystem · Two Distinct Parks

Tsavo East vs Tsavo West

The greatest strength of this safari is the opportunity to experience the contrasting landscapes of both sides of the Tsavo ecosystem.

Red-Earth Wilderness

Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East is known for vast open landscapes, red soil and the famous red-dusted elephants that have become one of the most recognisable symbols of safari in southeastern Kenya.

The park supports elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, zebra, antelopes, leopards and abundant birdlife within an enormous wilderness environment.

Hills · Springs · Volcanic Landscapes

Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West provides a striking contrast with hills, rocky terrain, lava landscapes, natural springs and sections of denser vegetation.

Wildlife includes elephants, buffalo, lions, giraffes, zebra, antelopes, leopards and numerous bird species, while Mzima Springs adds another ecological dimension to the experience.

Wildlife Highlights

What Might You See on Safari?

Both national parks support diverse free-ranging wildlife. Your professional driver-guide searches carefully, but individual species can never be guaranteed.

Tsavo Icon African Elephants

Elephants are a major highlight throughout the Tsavo ecosystem, with the red-dusted elephants of Tsavo East particularly famous.

Big Cat African Lions

Lions inhabit both Tsavo East and Tsavo West and remain among the most exciting predators to encounter on safari.

Elusive Predator Leopard

Leopards occur throughout the ecosystem but their camouflage and secretive behaviour make sightings especially rewarding.

Large Mammal African Buffalo

Buffalo may be encountered in both parks, particularly around suitable grazing areas and sources of water.

Classic Safari Giraffes, Zebra & Antelopes

A variety of herbivores contributes to the constantly changing wildlife scenes encountered throughout the safari.

Tsavo West Mzima Springs & Birdlife

The springs and surrounding vegetation introduce a different habitat and provide another perspective on the diversity of the Tsavo ecosystem.

Your Private Safari Package

What's Included?

Your individual quotation and booking confirmation remain the final reference for your exact lodge or camp, room category, meal plan and any additional services included in your safari.

Safari Includes

  • Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • Professional safari driver-guide
  • Pick-up from your Diani Beach accommodation
  • Return transfer and Diani Beach drop-off
  • Tsavo East National Park entry fees
  • Tsavo West National Park entry fees
  • Game drives according to your confirmed programme
  • Two nights safari accommodation
  • Meals according to your confirmed package
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • Driver-guide allowances and accommodation
  • Applicable taxes
  • AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and additional lodge beverages unless specified
  • Optional activities not stated as included
  • Optional cultural visits unless confirmed
  • Personal purchases and souvenirs
  • Laundry and other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any item not specifically included in your quotation
Frequently Asked Questions

3 Days Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari FAQs

Can we visit both Tsavo East and Tsavo West in three days from Diani Beach?

Yes. A three-day, two-night itinerary allows you to combine both national parks while beginning and ending in Diani Beach.

What is the difference between Tsavo East and Tsavo West?

Tsavo East is particularly famous for its vast red-earth landscapes and red-dusted elephants. Tsavo West has more varied terrain, including hills, rocky and volcanic landscapes, natural springs and areas of denser vegetation.

Is the safari private?

Yes. Your Safari Land Cruiser and professional driver-guide are dedicated to your travelling party throughout the three-day safari.

Do we visit Mzima Springs?

Mzima Springs is one of the best-known attractions in Tsavo West and can form part of the Tsavo West programme subject to the confirmed itinerary, park conditions and applicable regulations.

Can we see elephants on this safari?

Elephants inhabit both Tsavo East and Tsavo West and are among the major wildlife highlights of the ecosystem. However, all wildlife is free-ranging and individual sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Can we see lions and leopards?

Both lions and leopards inhabit the Tsavo ecosystem. Your driver-guide searches for predators during the game drives, but their movements are natural and sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Where do we stay?

You normally spend one night associated with the Tsavo East portion of the safari and one night in the Tsavo West area. Your exact lodges or camps and room categories are specified in your individual quotation and booking confirmation.

Do you pick us up and return us to our Diani Beach hotel?

Yes. The safari includes collection from your agreed Diani Beach accommodation and return drop-off after the safari according to your confirmed booking.

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Diani Beach · Tsavo East · Tsavo West

Experience Both Sides of Kenya's Legendary Tsavo Wilderness

Journey from Diani Beach into the red-earth plains of Tsavo East before exploring the hills, springs and rugged landscapes of Tsavo West on a private three-day Safari Land Cruiser adventure.

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