1 day

1 Day Tsavo East National Park Safari

Coast hotel → Tsavo East → Coast hotel

Overview

A one-day safari from the Diani coast into Tsavo East National Park, known for its red plains, baobabs and elephant herds. After an early pickup, you enter through Bachuma Gate for a morning game drive, then stop for lunch beside a waterhole at Sentrim Tsavo East Camp.

A further game drive on the way out of the park brings you back to the coast by late afternoon. It is a simple way to add a wildlife outing to a beach stay.

Duration 1 day

Route Coast hotel → Tsavo East → Coast hotel

Starts and ends Coast hotel or airport

Minimum age 3+

Safari highlights

Sunrise journey from Diani into the African wilderness
Entry through Bachuma Gate, gateway to Tsavo East
Extensive morning game drive across iconic red plains
Chance to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras & more
Lunch overlooking a waterhole at Sentrim Tsavo East Camp
En-route game drive for final wildlife encounters
A perfect blend of coast and safari in one day

Day by day

Early Morning

Leaving the Coast Behind

Pickup from your Diani Beach hotel at 4:00 am for the journey inland.

Morning

Into the Red Wilderness

Arrive at Bachuma Gate by 7:30 am and enter Tsavo East National Park for a morning game drive.

Midday

A Pause in the Wild

Lunch at Sentrim Tsavo East Camp, beside a waterhole.

Afternoon

One Last Safari Moment

An en-route game drive on the way out of the park.

Evening

Return to the Coast

Arrive back at the coast at approximately 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

Where you’ll stay

The lodges and camps on this itinerary. We can suggest other options at a different level if you prefer.

What’s included

Price includes

Pick-up and drop-off from your Mombasa or Diani Beach hotel
All park entry fees
Services of an English-speaking professional driver/guide
Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Exclusive transport in a 4×4 all-weather safari jeep with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
Drinking water
Emergency Air Medical Evacuation Cover
Government taxes

Price excludes

All optional activities and related fees
Night game drives, cultural visits, nature walks, trekking, balloon safaris and similar activities
All drinks at the hotels and lodges
Laundry
Tips and gratuities

Route map

From

$445

per person sharing

Prices are indicative. Tell us your dates and group and we will send your final quote.

Why book with us

Call or WhatsApp +254 736 116 152

Guest reviews

What our guests say

4.9

Rated 5 out of 5

on TripAdvisor

5.0

Rated 5 out of 5

on Google

Rated 5 out of 5

“The experience was nothing short of Incredible. From the punctuality at pick Up, to the Top tier professionalism from our driver and guide @Bedan. … Special thanks to Mr Bedan for being an excellent guide and ensuring we were most comfortable throughout the entire safari.”

Paul N

Review on TripAdvisor

· September 2026

Rated 5 out of 5

“Mbutu Tours offered us a seamless experience from enquiry to booking and the actual safari. John and Bedan, our guide and driver, were kind, professional and knowledgeable in the requirements for the trip and the animals that we spotted in the wild.”

Flo Ndiritu

Review on Google

Rated 5 out of 5

“We have learnt much more about animals during our 4 days safari than through all years at school. It was truly an amazing experience. We visited Masai Mara, Masai Village, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island and on the last day we were in Nairobi National Park and in coffee factory.”

Magdalena

Review on TripAdvisor

· June 2026