1-Day Midrange Big Game Safari – Tsavo East from Watamu/Malindi
- 1 day
- Kenya
- From $222
Craving a break from the beach routine? In just one day, trade the ocean breeze for the red-dust drama of Tsavo East—home to vast elephant herds, elegant giraffes, zebra dazzles, and, with luck, the king of the savannah. You’re in the right place if you want awe without a long trip.
This fast, private escape is perfect for couples, families, and time-crunched travelers. Start at sunrise, be back by evening—refreshed, connected, and glowing with stories you’ll tell for years.
Tour Highlights
- Door-to-door pickup from Watamu/Malindi Hotel (or Malindi Airport)
- Private pop-up roof 4x4 or minivan for exclusive game viewing
- Morning and afternoon game drives inside Tsavo East
- Lunch at Ashnil Aruba Lodge or Sentrim Tsavo (included)
- Pipeline & swamp loops where elephants and grazers congregate
- Chances to spot lions and other big cats if luck strikes
- Bottled drinking water provided throughout the day
- Smooth logistics: park fees, guide, taxes & transfers included
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accommodations
This tour uses comfortable mid-range, Luxury, or Budget lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Family Friendly
This tour accepts families with kids from 0 years.
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Day 1
Red Earth, Big Skies & Elephant Kingdoms
Watamu/Malindi → Tsavo East → Malindi/Watamu (by road)
Pick up from hotel/Villa/Resort in Malindi/Watamu and Drive to Tsavo east National park using the Mombasa Nairobi Trans- African highway and use the Salas Gate.
You visit different sections of the park especially the loop side of the park which is swampy as most animals are found there.
Visit the pipeline area where most of Elephants concentrate since there are lots of water holes to do mud bathing.
Here you get a chance to see different wild animals especially Giraffes, Zebras, Buffaloes, lots of Elephants and if your Lucky see the Big CATS either hunting or hunted and feasting on a kill especially lions. Later depart to Malindi.
You will have lunch at Ashnil Aruba or Sentrim Tsavo.
Activities
- Pickup from hotel/villa (or Malindi Airport); trip briefing
- Scenic drive to Tsavo East via Sala Gate (road transfer)
- Morning game drive: swamp loops & Pipeline waterholes (elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes; hippos near water)
- Lunch (included) at Ashnil Aruba Lodge or Sentrim Tsavo
- Relaxed spotting near Aruba Dam; birding and plains game viewing
- Afternoon game drive with a focus on predators (lions occasionally; other big cats if lucky)
- Exit park and drive back to Malindi; drop-off at hotel/villa
- Meals on Tour day: Breakfast at your resort (own arrangement); Lunch included; Dinner at your hotel (own arrangement)
- Vehicle: Private pop-up roof 4x4 or pop-up roof minivan
Main Destination
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)
Best Weather
June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
High Season
December to March and July to October (Not busy)
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Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.
Rates Per person
January – December
- Solo$505
- 2 People$358
- 3 People$308
- 4 People$260
- 5 People$246
- 6 People$222
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Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Drinking water
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Meals
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Cost Per Person Per Day
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025
- Solo$505
- 2 People$358
- 3 people$308
- 4 people$260
- 5 people$246
- 6 people$222
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