3 Days Taita & Tsavo Expedition is a captivating short safari combining the dramatic landscapes of Tsavo East National Park with the scenic wilderness of Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Travelers can enjoy exciting game drives, beautiful savannah scenery and opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and diverse birdlife. Tsavo East is particularly known for its expansive wilderness and distinctive red-dusted elephants.
The expedition provides a wonderful contrast between Tsavo’s broad plains and the greener, elevated landscapes of Taita Hills. Guests can enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, photography opportunities and comfortable accommodation at selected safari lodges or camps. The route can conveniently begin and end in Mombasa, making it an attractive coastal safari experience.
Begin your safari with an early-morning pick-up from your Mombasa, Diani, Nyali or Bamburi hotel. Travel towards Tsavo East National Park and enter the park for an exciting game drive. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.
Proceed to your selected lodge or camp for lunch and check-in. After some relaxation, embark on an afternoon game drive, exploring the wildlife-rich plains and scenic areas of Tsavo East. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Wake up early and enjoy a morning game drive in Tsavo East before breakfast. After breakfast, check out and travel towards Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy the changing scenery as you approach the dramatic Taita Hills landscape.
Arrive at your selected lodge or camp for lunch and check-in. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the sanctuary, looking for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and birdlife. Return for dinner and overnight. Optional evening or night wildlife activities may be arranged where available.
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Taita Hills, providing a final opportunity to experience the sanctuary and photograph wildlife against the morning scenery. Return to the lodge for breakfast and check out.
Begin your return journey towards Mombasa, with a lunch stop arranged according to the confirmed itinerary. Continue to your preferred coastal hotel or drop-off point, arriving in the afternoon or evening and marking the end of your Taita & Tsavo Expedition.
Contact Maka Safaris Expedition for a comprehensive quotation covering your preferred travel dates, number of travelers, safari vehicle, accommodation category, park and sanctuary fees, meals and other travel requirements. Hotel and lodge rates can vary according to season, availability, room category and number of travelers, so the final price should be confirmed directly with Maka Safaris before booking.
For Tsavo East, accommodation possibilities include Voi Safari Lodge, Ashnil Aruba Lodge and Sentrim Tsavo Camp. Kenya Wildlife Service also lists Voi Safari Lodge, Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Sentrim Hotel and other accommodation options within Tsavo East.
For Taita Hills, recommended options include Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge and Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa. The sanctuary’s official visitor information identifies both as accommodation options within the sanctuary.
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The safari programs are designed with the client in mind and we make sure they’re not ambiguous, tiresome, long and worthless. We ensure added money value to the itinerary.
The window for personal tailor-made safaris is always open while our office staff are always handy to chip in and help! We cover all East Africa destinations and always exploring for new interesting spots for clients’ satisfaction.
Some of the major places that we get inquiries for include: Shimba Hills National Reserve, Tsavo East and West National Park, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Amboseli National Park, Nairobi National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park,