4-Day Tsavo Red Elephant Safari

Trip Overview

Tsavo is Kenya’s vast red-earth safari country, where elephant herds, volcanic landscapes, and wide skies set the pace. This four-day Bush Safari combines Tsavo East and Tsavo West game drives with three waterhole-facing nights at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, beginning and ending in Nairobi. Every departure is confirmed with a dedicated planner who stays reachable on WhatsApp throughout your trip.

Highlights

• 4 days and 3 nights in Tsavo • Tsavo East National Park • Tsavo West National Park • Taita Hills • Nairobi
• Return transport and all park or entry fees included
• Handpicked stays with breakfast and dinner
• Dedicated trip planner from booking to return

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1: Nairobi to the Tsavo wilderness

   Leave your Nairobi hotel or airport in the morning and travel southeast towards the Tsavo landscape. The road journey takes about four hours in clear conditions, with comfort stops arranged along the way. Enter the wilderness for an opening game drive, watching for elephants, giraffe, buffalo, plains game, and the predators that use the wide open country. Arrive at Salt Lick Safari Lodge for lunch, time to settle in, and dinner overlooking the waterhole.

   Tonight's stay

   Salt Lick Safari Lodge

   A 96-room stilted safari lodge overlooking waterholes in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary near Tsavo West.

   
2. 2

   Day 2: Tsavo West game drives and Mzima Springs

   Tsavo West National Park delivers a full day of volcanic terrain, acacia woodland, and varied wildlife country. Set out after breakfast for a morning game drive, then visit Mzima Springs, where clear water and riverine vegetation create a sharp contrast to the dry plains. Return for lunch and a rest during the warmest hours. A late-afternoon drive follows as animals move towards water, before dinner and a second night at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

   Tonight's stay

   Salt Lick Safari Lodge

   A 96-room stilted safari lodge overlooking waterholes in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary near Tsavo West.

   
3. 3

   Day 3: Tsavo East red-elephant country

   After breakfast, travel towards Tsavo East National Park for a different scale of safari. Tsavo East is known for broad red-earth plains, seasonal riverbeds, and elephants often dusted in the park's distinctive red soil. Spend the day on game drives with a packed or lodge lunch arranged around wildlife activity and road conditions. Look for lion, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, antelope, and birds as your guide reads the tracks. Return to Salt Lick Safari Lodge for dinner and your final overnight stay.

   Tonight's stay

   Salt Lick Safari Lodge

   A 96-room stilted safari lodge overlooking waterholes in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary near Tsavo West.

   
4. 4

   Day 4: Final game drive and return to Nairobi

   Take an early breakfast and make the most of the last safari hours, when the light is soft and wildlife is active. Depending on conditions, enjoy a final game drive as you leave the Tsavo area. Continue to Nairobi by road, with the Tsavo East to Nairobi journey typically taking about six to six and a half hours, plus stops and traffic. Arrive at your Nairobi hotel or airport with a camera full of Tsavo memories.

Rates & Seasons

Per person sharing. Children aged 3–11 pay the child rate; younger children are handled case by case — ask your planner.

Good to Know

Prices are per person sharing and vary with season and group size. Single-occupancy rates, child rates and custom departure dates are available on request — send an enquiry and a planner will confirm availability within one working day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Tsavo safari price include?

The 4-Day Tsavo Red Elephant Safari includes three nights at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, scheduled meals, Nairobi hotel or airport transfers, safari transport with a driver-guide, game drives, and applicable Tsavo park-entry fees. Drinks, travel insurance, gratuities, and personal purchases are not included unless confirmed on your booking statement.

How much is the 4-day Tsavo safari?

The Tsavo safari is priced from KES 69,500 per Kenyan citizen adult in the 2026 green season, based on two adults sharing. The final amount depends on travel dates, traveller status, room type, and party size. Resident and non-resident rates are shown separately because park-entry charges differ by visitor category.

What is the child policy for this Tsavo package?

Children aged 3 to 11 receive the child rate when sharing with adults, subject to room availability at Salt Lick Safari Lodge. Children under 3 have free park entry under the published Tsavo fee structure, but accommodation and transport arrangements should be requested individually. Proven Adventures will confirm the right room setup before payment.

What is the best time to visit Tsavo?

Tsavo is rewarding throughout the year, with each season offering a different safari feel. January to March and July to December are popular for drier tracks and concentrated wildlife around water. April to June brings greener scenery and lower package rates, while sightings always depend on weather and animal movement.

Are park fees and Kenya entry requirements included?

Tsavo park-entry fees are included in the published Proven Adventures package rate for the visitor category booked. International visitors must independently check Kenya passport, visa, and entry-authorisation requirements before travel, as these requirements can change. Bring the identification or passport used for the reservation to support park registration.

Is there a single supplement for solo travellers?

A solo traveller can book this Tsavo safari, but a single supplement may apply because the advertised rates assume two guests share a room. The supplement varies with the travel season and room availability at Salt Lick Safari Lodge. Proven Adventures will provide the exact single-traveller total before you confirm.

How do I book this Tsavo safari with Proven Adventures?

Book the 4-Day Tsavo Red Elephant Safari with Proven Adventures by sharing your preferred dates, number of adults and children, traveller status, and Nairobi pickup point. Our team will check Salt Lick Safari Lodge availability, confirm the applicable seasonal rate, and send a booking summary before any travel arrangements are finalised.