Tsavo East Experience
- Tsavo East National Park
Plan
TSAVO EAST - Day 1
🐘 2 Days, 1 Night Tsavo East Safari from Watamu
With Wildlife + Cultural Kindness Stop (Charity Sharing on Return)
Accommodation: Voi Safari Lodge
Transport: Private 4×4 / Safari Van
Park Entry: Sala Gate (ideal for access from Watamu)
🔹 DAY 1: Watamu → Tsavo East National Park
🕕 6:00 AM – Depart from Watamu
Early start for maximum time in the park.
Carry packed snacks, water, hat, sunscreen, and camera.
Drive time: Approx. 4.5–5 hrs via Sala Gate.
🕙 10:30 AM – Enter Tsavo East via Sala Gate
Check-in at the gate and begin your first game drive.
Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, and big cats.
🕛 12:30 PM – Check-in at Voi Safari Lodge
Refresh and enjoy a buffet lunch overlooking the waterhole.
Watch elephants and buffalo drink just meters away.
🕒 3:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive
Explore iconic spots like Aruba Dam, Mudanda Rock, and the Voi River circuit.
Great chances to spot lions, herds of elephants, and plenty of birdlife.
🕕 6:30 PM – Return to Lodge for Dinner
Freshen up and enjoy a relaxing dinner with sunset views.
Optional: Enjoy a drink at the lodge’s terrace or bar area.
🛏️ Overnight at Voi Safari Lodge
TSAVO EAST / WATAMU - Day 2
🔹 DAY 2: Tsavo East → Watamu (With Charity Stop)
🕕 6:00 AM – Early Morning Game Drive
Ideal time for spotting predators, hyenas, and early bird activity.
Cooler air and golden lighting make this a special time to be out.
🕘 8:30 AM – Return for Breakfast
Back to the lodge for a hearty breakfast.
Pack up, take final photos, and check out.
🕙 10:30 AM – Depart Voi Town with Stop for Local Charity Sharing
Before leaving Voi town or along the roadside:
Buy school supplies, snacks, fruits, or essentials (e.g., maize flour, toiletries, biscuits).
As you drive back, make a brief charity stop at a roadside location or small village you pass (often near schools or homesteads).
Share what you’ve bought with children, elders, or families — a small act that can make a big difference.
Do it respectfully and safely — ask your guide/driver for advice on suitable places.
🕓 4:00 PM – Arrive Back in Watamu
Return to your beach hotel with a full heart and great memories of wildlife and kindness.
✅ What to Buy for Charity (Suggested Items in Voi Town):
| Category | Suggestions |
|---|---|
| School Supplies | Pens, pencils, exercise books, crayons |
| Food Items | Bananas, maize flour (unga), biscuits, milk, bottled water |
| Personal Care | Soap, sanitary towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes |
| Extras | Sweets (in moderation), old but clean clothes (optional) |
🛍️ Best Places to Buy: Naivas Supermarket, local markets, or small shops in Voi town.
📌 Travel Tips:
Always ask your driver/guide to identify safe, respectful spots for giving.
Do not throw items from the car — hand them over kindly.
A smile and short greeting in Swahili (like “Jambo!” or “Asante!”) go a long way.
Take only respectful photos if welcomed.
A short break in the savannah to enjoy its colors and spot the animals that populate it.
PRIVATE OR GROUP SAFARI AVAILABILITY
Duration: 2 days and 1 night.
Available accommodation: Voi Wildlife lodge, Manyatta Camp*, Sentrim Tahri Camp* (subject to availability)
*with supplement to be confirmed at the time of booking
Safari Tips :
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, lip balm. Insect repellent (possibly tropical version, should be applied every 6-8 hours).
Clothing must be comfortable, bring long changes of clothes for the evening and early morning, t-shirt and shorts for the day, but remember to bring several changes because the red soil of the savannah can be annoying. Also remember a swimsuit because in the accommodations there is often a swimming pool and comfortable shoes (possibly old and not white to avoid the risk of staining them). Also important are essential medicines, including painkillers for common headaches, medicine for dysentery, paracetamol and eye drops for any dirt in the eyes. Adapter for ENGLISH-type power socket and power bank. Camera and, if you want to be sure to see animals even from a distance, binoculars. REMEMBER: drones are prohibited in Kenya.
Included
- All transfers on board 4×4 jeeps with panoramic opening roof for photo safaris
- Tsavo East Park Entrance Ticket
- Overnight stay in lodge/camp with full board (excluding drinks)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Driver and/or guide (in Italian) with regular license enabled for safari (in high season the driver and the guide can be the same person)
- Full safari coverage insurance (replacement vehicle, rescue service, etc.)
- Selected Lodge or Camp (subject to availability). Lodge: Voi Safari Lodge – Voi Wild life lodge. Tented Camp: Sentrim Tari camp – Manyatta Luxury camp.
- Blue Safari (included in group safari package only)
Excluded
- Breakfast on the day of departure
- Beverages during meals in camps/lodges
- Tips and any personal extras
Info & Reservations