Day 1
Tsavo West
Start
Nairobi
End
Tsavo West
The journey begins with the morning light spilling over Nairobi, as you're whisked away from the city's heartbeat at 7:30 am. The drive south is a passage through time and landscapes, transitioning from urban sprawl to the rugged, untouched wilderness of Tsavo West National Park. This 5-hour voyage is filled with anticipation, as each kilometer brings you closer to a land where wildlife roams free.
Upon arrival, the vast expanses of Tsavo West welcome you, a stark contrast to the morning's urban departure. Checking into your lodge, you're greeted with the warmth and hospitality that Kenya is known for. Lunch serves as a moment of calm, a time to fuel and ponder the adventures that lie ahead.
The afternoon's game drive is a delve into the heart of the park. Tsavo West, with its ancient lava flows and resilient acacia woodlands, offers a canvas for the African sunset, painting the sky in hues you'll find nowhere else. The game drive promises encounters with the park's residents, from the imposing elephants to the elusive lions, all unfolding before the backdrop of volcanic landscapes and the legendary Mzima Springs.
As dusk settles over Tsavo West, you return to the lodge, where dinner awaits under a sky now jeweled with stars. The day ends with the sounds of the African night as your lullaby, a perfect close to your first safari day.
Accomodations in
Tsavo West
Day 2
Tsavo East
Start
Tsavo West
End
Tsavo East
Dawn at Tsavo West is a symphony of sounds, heralding another day of exploration. An early breakfast energizes you for the day ahead, filled with anticipation of the journey to Tsavo East. The game drive out of Tsavo West is a final nod to its beauty, a last glance at the landscapes now etched in memory.
The journey to Tsavo East unfolds over 4 hours, landscapes blurring and changing as you traverse the invisible line that separates the two parks. Tsavo East greets you with its vast open plains, a different world from the rugged terrain left behind.
Check-in at your accommodation is followed by a moment of relaxation, a pause in the embrace of this new wilderness. Lunch here is not just a meal; it's an introduction to the flavors of the East.
The afternoon game drive in Tsavo East is a journey into the wild heart of Kenya, promising sightings of dust-red elephants and perhaps a cheetah basking under the sun. The park's expansive vistas provide a majestic stage for the African sunset, marking the end of your explorations for the day.
Dinner and overnight at your accommodation are filled with reflections on the day's journey, the stories of the wild living alongside us, and the anticipation of what the next day holds.
Accomodations in
Tsavo East
Day 3
Mombasa
Start
Tsavo East
End
Mombasa
This day begins with the soft light of dawn and an early breakfast at the accommodaiton. The morning game drive through Tsavo East is a farewell salute to the wilderness, a last chance to embed the sights, sounds, and smells of the safari into your memory.
Checking out from the lodge, the journey back to civilization begins, carrying with it the essence of the wild. The drive to Mombasa, though signaling the end of this safari adventure, also promises new beginnings.