Tsavo East
Red-earth plains and a practical safari extension from the coast
About this trip
Tsavo East is the more open and expansive half of the Tsavo ecosystem, well suited to travellers who want a road safari from Nairobi or an extension from Kenya's coast. The itinerary is built around your starting point, party size and travel dates, with wildlife viewing treated as a natural experience rather than a guaranteed sighting list.
Highlights
- Open red-earth landscapes and broad game-viewing routes
- Road access from Nairobi, Mombasa or the coast
- Private itinerary paced for families, couples or small groups
- Option to combine with a coast stay or continue to Tsavo West
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to Tsavo East
Private road transfer from your agreed starting point, park entry and an afternoon game drive. Exact timings depend on whether you begin in Nairobi or on the coast.
Day 2
Tsavo East game drives
Morning and afternoon game-viewing periods with a rest between them. Routes are selected for current conditions and no particular wildlife sighting is guaranteed.
Day 3
Final drive and onward journey
A final game-viewing period before continuing to Nairobi, the coast or Tsavo West, according to the route confirmed in your proposal.
What's included
- Private road transport when selected in the confirmed quote
- Accommodation and meal plan confirmed for your dates
- Game drives and driver-guide services listed in the final itinerary
- Park fees itemised separately by residency status
Not included: international flights, visa fees, optional activities marked above, personal expenses, tips beyond stated inclusions, and travel insurance (we arrange separately on request).
December and festive season 2026
Tsavo East is a useful festive safari option for travellers combining wildlife time with Mombasa, Diani, Watamu or Malindi. December space, transport and park charges are requested live for your exact dates.
For families
Families can keep the stay compact and connect it to a coast holiday, reducing the need to return to Nairobi between the beach and safari portions.
For couples
Couples can use Tsavo East as a short private-road safari or combine it with Tsavo West for a longer landscape-led itinerary.
Ways to travel
- Private vehicle from Nairobi, Mombasa or the coast
- Road connection onward to a confirmed coast stay
- Tsavo East and Tsavo West can be quoted as a combined circuit
What to tell us when you enquire
- Share your dates, starting point, adults, children and children's ages
- State the residency status of every traveller for accurate park fees
- Tell us whether this is a safari-only trip or part of a coast holiday
- Request live December availability and rate; we confirm availability and final inclusions in writing
Compare this against the other festive options on our December holiday packages in Kenya page.
Weighing up alternatives? Tsavo West, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha or Nanyuki & Laikipia suit different travel days and budgets, and we are happy to quote more than one so you can compare properly.
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