Tsavo to the coast
Three days among Tsavo's red elephants, then three on the beach at Diani.
- Length
- 6 days, 5 nights
- Where
- Tsavo, The Coast
- From
- US$1,380per person, 2 sharing
- Best months
- Jan to Dec
Tsavo sits on the way from Nairobi to the coast, so this trip moves in one direction and never doubles back. Finish with your feet in the Indian Ocean.
- Tsavo West and Tsavo East in one trip
- Mzima Springs and the Shetani lava flow
- Three nights on the beach to finish
The route
Nairobi
Start
↓ 5 hrs by road
Tsavo West
1 night
↓ 2 to 3 hrs
Tsavo East
1 night
↓ 3 to 4 hrs
Diani
3 nights
Day by day
- 01
Nairobi to Tsavo West
Drive south-east to Tsavo West. Afternoon at Mzima Springs, where hippos can be watched from an underwater hide.
- Travel
- About 5 hours
- Stay
- Lodge in Tsavo West
- Meals
- Lunch, dinner
- 02
Across to Tsavo East
Morning drive past the Shetani lava flow, then cross to Tsavo East. Afternoon drive along the Galana River.
- Travel
- About 2 to 3 hours with game viewing
- Stay
- Camp in Tsavo East
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- 03
Down to the sea
A final early drive, then on to Diani. Arrive in time for a swim.
- Travel
- About 3 to 4 hours
- Stay
- Beach hotel, Diani
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- 04
Diani
Free days on the beach. Snorkelling at Kisite marine park or a dhow trip can be arranged.
- Stay
- Beach hotel, Diani
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
- 05
Diani
Another free day.
- Stay
- Beach hotel, Diani
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
- 06
Departure
Transfer to Ukunda airstrip or Moi International Airport in Mombasa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Along the way
What's included
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Driver-guide for the whole trip
- Park and conservancy entry fees
- Accommodation as listed
- Meals as listed
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and camp staff
- Drinks at lodges and camps
- Optional activities (balloon flights, village visits)
- Flight home from the coast
When to go
- JJan: Best
- FFeb: Best
- MMar: Good
- AApr: Rains, quieter
- MMay: Rains, quieter
- JJun: Good
- JJul: Good
- AAug: Good
- SSep: Good
- OOct: Good
- NNov: Good
- DDec: Best
- Best
- Good
- Rains, quieter
The coast is good most of the year. Avoid April to June if you want guaranteed sun.
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