Safari
Tsavo East Day Safari
Leave Watamu before dawn for a full day among the red elephants, lions and giraffes of Tsavo East, Kenya's largest national park, and be back for a late dinner.
- Duration
- Full day (early start)
- Group size
- 2 to 7 guests per vehicle
- Best time
- June to October and January to February
About this experience
Tsavo East is only a few hours from the coast, which makes a one-day safari genuinely possible from Watamu. We enter through Sala Gate and spend the day on game drives along the Galana River and around Aruba Dam, where elephants dust-bathe in the park's famous red soil.
Your driver-guide is a trained naturalist with years in Tsavo. The vehicle is a pop-top safari van or 4x4 Land Cruiser, both with a guaranteed window seat for every guest.
Highlights
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Red elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffe and plentiful birdlife
- Lunch at a lodge inside the park
- Pop-top vehicle with window seats for everyone
What's included
- Safari vehicle and driver-guide
- Park entry fees
- Lunch at a lodge
- Bottled water
What to bring
- Neutral-coloured clothing
- Sunscreen and hat
- Camera with a zoom lens
- A warm layer for the early morning
Common questions
How do I book a tour?
Send us a message on WhatsApp, call, or use the Plan My Trip form. We confirm availability, tide times and price, and you pay a deposit by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. The balance is settled on the day.
Are your prices fixed?
Every trip is designed around your group size, dates and budget, so we quote individually rather than publishing one price for everyone. Our quotes always include park fees, guides and transfers so there are no surprises on the day.
Do you pick up from hotels?
Yes. All day trips and safaris include pick-up and drop-off at hotels, guesthouses and villas in Watamu. Pick-ups from Malindi, Kilifi and Malindi Airport can be arranged.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Boat trips depend on the sea, and safety comes first. If the captain calls a trip off we move it to another day or refund your deposit in full. Safaris and inland trips run in light rain.
