2 Days Tsavo East & Taita Hills Safari from Mombasa
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Book a 2 Days Tsavo East & Taita Hills Safari from Mombasa or Diani. See red elephants, lions and wildlife, visit Aruba Dam and stay at Salt Lick.
2 Days Tsavo East & Taita Hills Safari — Quick Answer
This 2-day Kenya safari from Mombasa or Diani combines game viewing in Tsavo East National Park with a wildlife experience in Taita Hills Game Sanctuary and an overnight stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, subject to availability. Travelers can look for Tsavo’s famous red elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs, zebra and other wildlife while exploring attractions including Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock. It is particularly suitable for Coast travelers who want a short safari while keeping most of their holiday for Mombasa or Diani Beach.
2 Days Tsavo East & Taita Hills / Salt Lick Safari from Mombasa or Diani
A Short Kenya Safari from the Coast
Leave the beaches of Mombasa or Diani and discover the wild side of Kenya in just two days.
This 2 Days Tsavo East & Taita Hills Safari from Mombasa or Diani Beach combines Tsavo East’s famous red elephants and open savannah with the scenic Taita Hills Game Sanctuary and the unique Salt Lick Safari Lodge experience.
Search for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, antelope and birds, while visiting iconic wildlife areas including Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock.
It is an ideal short safari for travelers who want to add wildlife to their Mombasa or Diani beach holiday without spending a week away from the coast.
Contact us today to plan your Kenya safari from Mombasa.
Safari Itinerary: Tsavo East & West in 2 Days from Mombasa
Day 1: Mombasa – Tsavo East National Park – Tsavo West National Park
Your safari begins with an early pickup from your Mombasa or Diani Beach hotel.
Meet your guide and leave the Coast behind as you travel inland toward Tsavo East.
Tsavo East Game Drive
Enter Tsavo East National Park and begin your first game drive.
Your guide will search for wildlife while helping you understand the landscape and animal behavior.
Keep your camera ready for red elephants, giraffes, zebra, buffalo and predators across the open plains.
Aruba Dam & Mudanda Rock
Depending on the day’s route and wildlife conditions, visit Aruba Dam, where animals may gather around the water, and Mudanda Rock, which offers an elevated view over the surrounding wilderness.
After your Tsavo experience, continue toward Taita Hills Game Sanctuary.
Enjoy an afternoon or evening wildlife experience, subject to timing and conditions.
Dinner and overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge or selected alternative.
Day 2: Taita Hills → Mombasa / Diani
Wake early for your final wildlife experience in Taita Hills Game Sanctuary.
Your guide will search for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, antelope and predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopard.
The sanctuary is also rewarding for birdwatchers and photographers.
Return for breakfast before beginning your journey back to the Kenyan Coast.
Arrive at your Mombasa hotel, Diani Beach resort or agreed Coast location.
Safari ends with memories of Tsavo’s wildlife and Taita Hills.
What’s Included Tsavo Safari Package
Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Airport ,Hotel, residence Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Malindi Watamu
Transport in a customized pop up top 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep.
Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking safari tour guide/driver.
Stay in comfort or luxury lodges / tented camps (your choice).
Park entrance fees
All meals on safari Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
The flying doctors’ emergency medical evacuation/ rescue insurance cover.
What's Excluded
- Bottled & Soft Drinks - Items and services of a personal nature - Tips & Gratuities.
Safari at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Days / 1 Night |
| Start | Mombasa or Diani Beach |
| Destinations | Tsavo East & Taita Hills |
| Accommodation | Salt Lick Safari Lodge or alternative |
| Transport | 4×4 safari vehicle |
| Style | Private or customized |
| Highlights | Red elephants, Aruba Dam, Mudanda Rock, Taita Hills |
| Wildlife | Elephants, lions, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes & more |
| Return | Mombasa, Diani or agreed Coast location |
Why Choose This Safari?
Tsavo’s Red Elephants
See elephants dust-bathing in Tsavo’s distinctive red soil.
Diverse Wildlife
Look for lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, warthogs, antelope, baboons and abundant birdlife.
Aruba Dam
Visit one of Tsavo East’s important water sources and wildlife-viewing areas.
Mudanda Rock
Enjoy spectacular views over the Tsavo landscape from this distinctive whale-backed rock.
Taita Hills
Experience a different landscape and wildlife environment in the scenic Taita Hills Game Sanctuary.
Salt Lick
Stay at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, famous for its elevated architecture and central wildlife waterhole, subject to availability.
Taita Hills & Salt Lick Experience
The Taita Hills Game Sanctuary provides a beautiful contrast to the expansive plains of Tsavo East.
Possible wildlife includes:
- Elephant
- Cape buffalo
- Lion
- Leopard
- Cheetah
- Masai giraffe
- Zebra
- Hartebeest
- Impala
- Waterbuck
- Thomson’s gazelle
- Lesser kudu
- Dik-dik
- Numerous bird species
The highlight for many travelers is Salt Lick Safari Lodge, where the distinctive elevated design provides views toward a central waterhole that can attract wildlife.
Salt Lick accommodation is subject to availability.
Best Time for This Safari
This safari is available throughout the year.
Dry periods can offer excellent wildlife viewing as animals may concentrate around reliable water sources.
Wetter months can bring greener scenery, fresh vegetation and rewarding birdwatching.
Your guide will adapt the game drives according to current weather, wildlife movements and road conditions.
Who Is This Safari Best For?
Beach Travelers
Add a genuine Kenya safari to your Mombasa or Diani holiday.
Couples
Enjoy a short romantic safari away from the Coast.
Families
A two-day itinerary provides a manageable introduction to Kenya’s wildlife.
First-Time Safari Travelers
Experience two distinctive wildlife destinations without committing to a long safari.
Photographers
Capture elephants, landscapes, wildlife and the dramatic Taita Hills scenery.
Safari Transport
Your safari can be arranged in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle designed for wildlife viewing.
For a private safari, you’ll have your own vehicle and professional guide, giving you greater flexibility during game drives.
Your guide can help you:
- Find wildlife
- Identify animal tracks
- Understand behavior
- Identify birds
- Find good photography opportunities
- Learn about the ecosystem
A good safari is about more than seeing animals—it is about understanding them.
Can You Extend the Safari?
Yes.
Turn this short safari into a longer Kenya adventure by adding:
Tsavo West — explore more of the Tsavo ecosystem.
Amboseli — combine wildlife with views toward Mount Kilimanjaro.
Masai Mara — add Kenya’s most famous big-cat and plains-wildlife destination.
Diani Beach — combine safari with several days on the Indian Ocean.
Longer Kenya Safari — build a completely customized itinerary.
Why Book with Annest Kenya Safaris?
We understand that Coast travelers have limited holiday time.
That’s why we design the safari around your schedule rather than forcing you into a standard itinerary.
We can arrange:
Private safaris • 4×4 vehicles • Experienced guides • Mombasa pickup • Diani pickup • Tsavo safaris • Taita Hills safaris • Safari & beach holidays • Customized Kenya safaris
Tell us where you’re staying, your travel dates and what you want to experience.
We’ll help build the right safari for you.
From Mombasa Beach to Tsavo's Red Elephants
Imagine leaving your beach hotel in the morning and, later that day, watching a herd of elephants crossing Kenya’s red earth.
The next morning, you’re surrounded by the hills of Taita, searching for wildlife before returning to the Indian Ocean.
That’s two days of Kenya beyond the beach.
Book Your 2 Days Tsavo East & Taita Hills Safari
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From Mombasa’s beaches to Tsavo’s red elephants—experience the wild side of Kenya.
Contact us today to plan your Kenya safari from Mombasa.
FAQs 2 Days Tsavo East & Taita Hills Safari
It’s about 3 hours by road from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park. The parks are close enough for a smooth transfer between them.
Yes. We arrange pickup from selected Mombasa hotels and resorts.
Yes. Pickup and return can be arranged from selected Diani Beach properties.
Possible sightings include elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, antelope, warthogs, baboons, ostriches and many bird species.
They often appear red because they cover themselves with Tsavo's distinctive red soil when dust-bathing.
The itinerary is designed around Salt Lick Safari Lodge, subject to availability. A suitable alternative can be offered if necessary.
Yes, private safaris can be arranged with your own vehicle and guide.
Yes. This is one of the main advantages of the itinerary—it fits naturally into a Coast beach holiday.
Two days provides a good introduction to Tsavo East and Taita Hills. If you have more time, we recommend extending the safari for a more relaxed experience.
Yes. Tsavo West, Amboseli, Masai Mara and other Kenyan destinations can be added.