KENYA // BUSH AND BEACH
6 Days Tsavo and Diani
Red elephants and open wilderness in Kenya’s largest park, then white sand and warm water on the south coast.
6 Days / 5 Nights
DURATION
$980
FROM, PER PERSON
Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Diani
DESTINATIONS
2 to 6
GROUP SIZE
ABOUT THIS SAFARI
6 Days Tsavo and Diani
Tsavo is vast and far less visited than the Mara, which is exactly its appeal. The elephants here take on a deep red colour from dust bathing in the volcanic soil. After three days in the bush you drop down to Diani, one of the finest beaches on the East African coast.
AT A GLANCE
Trip Summary
| Detail | This safari |
|---|---|
| Price from | USD 980 per person |
| Duration | 6 days / 5 nights |
| Safari style | Beach and Safari, Family, Wildlife |
| Countries | Kenya |
| Parks visited | Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Diani Beach |
| Starts | Nairobi |
| Ends | Mombasa |
| Group size | Private departure. Typically 2 to 6 guests per vehicle |
| Best time to go | Dec to Mar and Jun to Oct |
| Difficulty | Easy |
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Your Route, Day By Day
| Day | Route | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi to Tsavo East | Lodge, Tsavo East | L, D |
| 2 | Tsavo East | Lodge, Tsavo East | B, L, D |
| 3 | Tsavo East to Tsavo West | Lodge, Tsavo West | B, L, D |
| 4 | Tsavo West to Diani Beach | Beach hotel, Diani | B, L, D |
| 5 | Diani Beach | Beach hotel, Diani | B, L, D |
| 6 | Diani to Mombasa | Departure | B |
B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner. Accommodation is shown by type and area. We confirm the exact camp or lodge in writing with your quote.
DAY BY DAY
The Full Itinerary
Depart Nairobi on the Mombasa road and enter Tsavo East through Buchuma or Sala gate. Afternoon game drive along the Voi River circuit, where elephant and buffalo come down to drink. Dinner and overnight at your lodge inside the park.
Meals: Lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Tsavo East
A full day exploring Tsavo East. Visit Mudanda Rock, a natural water catchment that draws elephant through the dry months and the Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world. Picnic lunch in the bush. Evening game drive and overnight at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Tsavo East
Transfer across to Tsavo West, a greener and more mountainous landscape. Visit Mzima Springs, where an underwater viewing chamber lets you watch hippo and barbel from below the surface. Afternoon game drive and overnight at your Tsavo West lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Tsavo West
Morning game drive on the way out of the park, then drive south east to the coast. Cross the Likoni ferry and continue to Diani. Arrive mid afternoon and check into your beach hotel. The rest of the day is yours. Overnight at Diani.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Beach hotel, Diani
A free day on the coast. Optional extras include a snorkelling trip to Kisite Marine Park, a dhow cruise, kitesurfing lessons, or a visit to the Colobus Conservation sanctuary. Or simply stay on the sand. Overnight at Diani.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Beach hotel, Diani
A relaxed breakfast and time on the beach before checkout. Transfer to Moi International Airport in Mombasa for your onward flight, or continue to Nairobi by road or air if preferred.
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Departure day
THE ROUTE
Where This Safari Takes You
Nairobi → Tsavo East → Tsavo West → Diani Beach → Mombasa. Around 600 km, ending on the coast.
WHAT IS COVERED
Included and Not Included
Included
- All park entrance fees for Tsavo East and West
- Professional English speaking driver guide
- 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Full board on safari, bed and breakfast at the coast
- Likoni ferry crossing
- Bottled drinking water on safari
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners at the coast
- Marine park fees and water sports
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities
NO OBLIGATION
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