Safari Overview
An early start from Mombasa for two rewarding game drives in Kenya's largest national park, returning the same evening.
Short on time? This full-day safari from Mombasa takes you into Tsavo East, Kenya's largest national park, for two extensive game drives. The open landscape and short vegetation make wildlife easier to spot, with good chances of elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and ostriches, plus more than 400 bird species. You also see Mudanda Rock, the Yatta Plateau, Lugard Falls and the Aruba Dam. Pick-ups are available from hotels, Mombasa port, beach resorts and the airport, and you travel in a private safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for viewing and photography.
Highlights
- Two game drives in Kenya's largest national park
- Large herds of free-ranging elephants
- Mudanda Rock, Yatta Plateau and Lugard Falls
- Aruba Dam wildlife gatherings
- Lunch at a safari lodge
Ideal for: Cruise passengers, business travellers and beach holidaymakers with just one free day.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Early pick-up from your hotel and briefing, then drive to Tsavo East for a morning game drive past Mudanda Rock, the Yatta Plateau and Lugard Falls, looking for elephants, lions, leopards, crocodiles, waterbuck, kudu, gerenuk and Hunter's hartebeest. Lunch at a safari lodge or camp, then an afternoon game drive before returning to your hotel in the evening (L).
Overnight: No overnight stay. Lunch at a safari lodge or camp.
What's Included
Included
- Meet-and-greet and safari briefing
- Lunch at a safari lodge or camp
- Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park entrance fees
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Drinking water (1 litre per person)
- All applicable taxes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and telephone calls
- Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and waiters
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Prices
| PER PERSON OF EACH | PRICING |
|---|---|
| 02 | $240 |
| 03 | $185 |
| 04 | $165 |
| 05 | $150 |
| 06 | $140 |
Rates are per person sharing, by group size, season and accommodation level. SRS = single room supplement. Prices are a guide and are confirmed at the time of booking.
Map & Destinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
This safari runs year-round. The dry seasons (June to October and January to February) generally offer the easiest game viewing, while the green season brings lush scenery, newborn animals and fewer visitors.
Our prices are based on a private safari vehicle for your group, with your own driver-guide. Shared departures may be possible on request.
A 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography.
Yes. We can adjust the travel dates, length, destinations, pace and activities to suit you.
Yes. We can add domestic flights, a Kenyan coast or Zanzibar beach stay, or extra safari days before or after this itinerary.
Lightweight neutral-coloured clothing, warm layers for early mornings, comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and a camera. See our Safari Travel Information page for a full checklist.
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Flying Dove Safaris creates memorable East African safari experiences across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Zanzibar.
