Overview
Enjoy this 3-day road and train safari holiday starting from Nairobi and ends at either Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Malindi beach areas, we’ll finish our tour on a smooth train to the coast of Kenya.
These two safari parks, Tsavo East and Tsavo West are some of the oldest and the largest joint parks in Kenya. Here you will find Africa’s Big Five, a special rhino sanctuary and beautiful watering spots where great herds of elephants gather.
This is the home of the historical Tsavo man-eating lions, over 600 species of birds and surprises like monkeys, hippos and crocodiles. The landforms here are immense – great wrappings of golden savannah, dark stretches of volcanic lava beds and bright, crystalline springs.
Our journey on this 3-Day Tsavo East and Tsavo West Road & Rail safari includes park entrance fees, game drives, accommodations and meals, and of course, a wide choice of accommodations depending on your style of travel get to choose from, comfort to luxury safari lodges or tented camps.
Highlights
- The Man-eaters lions of Tsavo.
- Red-dusted Elephants of Tsavo.
- Aruba dam located on the north bank of the seasonal Voi River.
- Mudanda Rock - this whale-backed rock towers above a natural dam.
- Safari in your own comfortable 4 X 4 Land Cruiser Jeep Open Rooftop.
- Lava flows
- Unlimited game drives days.
Itinerary
Expand allCollapse all1: Nairobi – Tsavo West
Your skillful driver/guide from Vulture African Safaris will pick you up at 7:30 am from your Nairobi hotel, or airport for the drive along the Nairobi/Mombasa Highway.
You’ll know when you’ve arrived at Tsavo West National Park by the massive sweep of the plains and the endless sky. You can’t miss the elephants here. The park hosts the largest population of the noble mammals in Kenya.
At the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, you could get the chance to see some of the 80 endangered rhinos that live here, protected. And a visit to nearby Mzima Springs with its million litres of sparkling water will bring us up close to more elephants, hippos, crocodiles and other wildlife such as zebras.
The landscapes in this park always attract with their baobab trees and volcanic leftovers. From acacia woodland to rugged desert to views of snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tsavo West is a safari paradise.
We’ll have dinner and spend the night here before proceeding on to its sister park, Tsavo East.
2: Tsavo West – Tsavo East
On our second safari day, we’ll have a morning game drive as we journey to Kenya’s largest park. Here you’ll also be amazed by the herds of red-dust elephants – rolling on the soil and turning themselves a dusky shade of red.
Amongst the grasslands and savannah watch for large herds of giraffe along with the Big Five. Plus, down at the Galana River bisecting the park you’ll find hippo, crocodile and waterbuck.
The park is also known for its outstanding geographical formations. Mudanda Rock, a natural dam, creates a watering hole where you’ll likely spot thirsty elephants. And you’ll always remember the Yatta Plateau, at 300 km, the longest lava flow in the world.
Overnight shall be at your Tsavo east safari lodge or tented camp.
3: Tsavo East – Mombasa & Kenya Coast Beach
But we’re not done with Tsavo East just yet!
We’ll take one last game drive through this massive park on our way to the train station at Voi.
Train to the Kenyan Coast.
At the town of Voi, your driver/guide will help you shift to the new high-speed train to Mombasa and the coast.
Your first-class ticket is included with the tour, so enjoy the comfort of your air-conditioned compartment and reclining seat. The train’s route is positioned higher than the roadway and offers an elevated view of the parks. And with its large windows you’ll enjoy wonderful vistas of the passing landscapes of Tsavo East.
There’s also a buffet car for drinks and snacks, and clean restrooms for your accessibility. In a little less than 2 hours, you’ll arrive at the train station in Mombasa.
Later proceed to Voi train station (Next to Tsavo East) where you shall board the Nairobi-Mombasa Train.
Approximately 11:45am arrive at the train station.
12:08PM:Â Depart Voi train station for Mombasa on the Madaraka Express Train with elevated country views through parts of Tsavo East national park.
14:00pm: Arrive Mombasa train station where you shall be met by your transfer vehicle and driver.
Transfer to your hotel or resort is also included – we’ll pick you up and bring you to your local hotel or resort in Malindi, Watamu, Diani, Mombasa and Kilifi beach.
What’s Included
- Park fees to the mentioned park.
- Transport in a 4 X 4 Land Cruiser Jeep Open Rooftop.
- Services of an experienced driver /guide.
- All meals while on safari as per itinerary.
- Accommodation as per itinerary at the camp/lodge.
- Bottled drinking water on the vehicle.
- All game drives.
- Statutory taxes and local levies.
- First Class Train tickets from Voi train station to Mombasa train station.
- Pick up from Mombasa Train Station to your Mombasa, Malindi, Watamu & Diani beach resort.
- Nairobi airport-hotel pick up transfer.
- Laundry, drinks & meals not specified.
- Passport and visa costs.
- Travel insurance.
- Accommodation pre and post the safari.
- Tips to driver guides.
- Visits to Maasai village.
- Hot air balloon rides.
- All expenses of personal nature (e.g. Activities etc.)