If you’re short on time but want to experience the thrill of a Kenyan safari, this 1-day safari to Tsavo East National Park from Malindi is the perfect option. Just a short drive away, Tsavo East offers a world of wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and unique experiences. Famous for its vast savannahs, red elephants, and diverse wildlife, Tsavo East is one of Kenya’s most iconic parks and provides an excellent safari experience in a single day.
Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Malindi. You’ll travel by safari vehicle to Tsavo East National Park, which is about a 2 to 3-hour drive from Malindi. On arrival, your professional driver-guide will take you straight into the park for your first thrilling game drive.As you enter the park, get ready for an exciting safari experience. Tsavo East is famous for its red elephants, which are often seen covered in the park’s red soil. In addition to elephants, you’ll have the chance to see other wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and cheetahs, as well as a variety of bird species. The Voi River is a popular watering hole, attracting many animals, and you’ll also explore other key areas of the park like the Yatta Plateau, one of the world’s longest lava flows.The vast and rugged landscape of Tsavo East makes for an unforgettable safari experience, with open plains, acacia woodlands, and riverine vegetation offering varied opportunities for wildlife viewing.After your morning game drive, you’ll stop for lunch at one of the lodges or picnic sites inside the park. Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the serene surroundings, and relax before heading out for your afternoon game drive.In the afternoon, you’ll embark on another game drive, exploring different parts of Tsavo East and discovering more of the park’s diverse wildlife. The late afternoon is a great time to spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, as they become more active. You’ll also have another opportunity to see the famous elephants, buffaloes, and other animals as they roam across the park’s expansive landscapes.As the day comes to a close, you’ll begin your journey back to Malindi in the late afternoon. You’ll arrive at your hotel by evening, concluding your action-packed safari with a wealth of incredible memories from your day in Tsavo East.
Pick-up and drop-off from your Malindi hotel, • Transport in a comfortable safari minivan or 4x4 land cruiser, • Game drives in Tsavo East National Park, • Full lunch and refreshments, • Professional driver-guide
Visit to a local Maasai village (at extra cost), • Additional game drive or park excursion (at extra cost)
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