Confront a compact yet thrilling 2 days Tsavo West safari that showcases Kenya’s famous red elephants, dramatic landscapes, and rich wildlife. Moreover, this short trip is perfect for travellers with limited time who still want a full safari experience.
Highlights
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Fast-paced two-day safari to Tsavo West National Park.
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See red elephants, lions, Cape buffalo, cheetahs, and the eastern black rhinoceros.
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Visit geological features like Mzima Springs and the Five Sisters hills.
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Birdwatching hotspot with over 600 species.
Itinerary – Quick Overview
Day 1: Pickup from Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport → Transfer to Tsavo West → Check-in, lunch, and afternoon game drive (Mzima Springs included).
Day 2: Early morning game drive → Rhino Sanctuary visit → Return to Nairobi for lunch and airport drop-off.
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival & Afternoon Game Drive
First, your Primate Holidays guide will pick you up from your Nairobi lodge or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Next, enjoy a short briefing before we drive toward Tsavo West. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and have lunch. Then, in the afternoon, embark on a game drive across vast savannahs and geological hills. Meanwhile, you’ll visit Mzima Springs a crystal-clear oasis home to hippos and crocodiles and spot many bird species such as the Golden pipit and Fischer’s starling.
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Day 2: Early Game Drive & Return
Early the next morning, after breakfast, drive into the park to catch wildlife at their most active. Consequently, you’ll search for lions, elephants, rhinos, and even wild dogs. Additionally, stop at the Rhino Sanctuary inside the park to view eastern black rhinos. Finally, depart Tsavo West and return to Nairobi for lunch and an airport drop-off in time for your onward flight.
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What You’ll See
Expect direct sightings of large mammals – elephants (including the iconic red elephants), lions, Cape buffalo, cheetahs, and eastern black rhinos. Moreover, birders will be delighted by the park’s rich avifauna (over 600 species).
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Accommodation & Transport
You’ll stay in full-board safari lodges within or near the park. Transport is provided in a safari-ready, well-maintained vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide from Primate Holidays.
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Price Includes
Park entrance fees.
Full-board accommodation on safari.
English-speaking driver-guide.
Safari vehicle transport.
Game drives as per itinerary.
Daily complimentary bottled water.
Government taxes.
Price Excludes
Lodge extras (drinks, phone, laundry, internet).
International flights and visas.
Tips for drivers (highly recommended).