Duration
3-Day
Tsavo East National Park, Kenya
3-Day Tsavo East Red Elephant Safari
Overview
Explore the vast wilderness of Tsavo East National Park on a thrilling 3-day safari. Famous for its red elephants, dramatic landscapes, and abundant wildlife, the park offers excellent game-viewing opportunities, including lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy exciting game drives, stunning scenery, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in one of Kenya's largest and oldest national parks.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi (City)
Via Tsavo East NP
Country & park
Kenya / Tsavo East National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Lion Hill Lodge - Budget lodge less than 1hr drive from Tsavo East NP
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$594 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 4 are free.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
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Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Kenya
Start
Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Tsavo East NP
End
Nairobi (City) (Day 3)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof minivan
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Lion Hill Lodge
Budget lodge less than 1hr drive from Tsavo East NP
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Nairobi - Tsavo East
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Tsavo East National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive, searching for the park's famous red elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tsavo East NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tsavo East National Park Stay: Lion Hill Lodge Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tsavo East NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Full-Day Tsavo East National Park
Breakfast at the lodge. Depart for morning game drive. The sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300-kilometer long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, make for an adventure unlike any other in the Tsavo East. The park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust –red elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk and the prolific bird life features 500 recorded species. Afternoon at leisure. Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tsavo East NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tsavo East National Park Stay: Lion Hill Lodge Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tsavo East NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Tsavo East - Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you exit the park. Depart for Nairobi, taking in the scenic countryside along the way. Arrive in the afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or preferred location, marking the end of your safari. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Nairobi (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Skywide Tours and Travel
4.9 operator rating
84 reviews
We specialize in tailor-made and scheduled Safaris in East Africa – Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. We also tailor make holidays to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and the Indian ocean islands of Seychelles, Mauritius and Maldives. Whether it is your very first trip to Africa or you have been so many times, when you need unsurpassed experience in designing your ideal African Safari holiday, it is best to go with an expert. check out our safari options.
Office In
Kenya
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2016)
Member Of
IATA, KATA, Magical Kenya, Tourism Regulatory Authority & KAT0
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 4 are free.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Lion Hill Lodge - Budget lodge less than 1hr drive from Tsavo East NP. Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Skywide Tours and Travel, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Skywide Tours and Travel.
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