3D Tsavo East & Ziwani Sanctuary
Tour Details
3 Days Tsavo East & Ziwani Safari
Begin your adventure in the legendary Tsavo East National Park, Africa's largest national park and home to the iconic red-dust elephants, the mighty Galana River,Aruba Dam, the dramatic Lugard Falls, and some of the most vast and sweeping open savanna landscapes on the continent. Then journey deeper into the wilderness to the hidden gem of Ziwani, a remote, exclusive, and breathtakingly beautiful conservancy nestled along the Sio River on the edge of Tsavo West, where big cats roam freely, hippos patrol the riverbanks, and the absence of crowds makes every single wildlife encounter feel like your own private discovery.
Safari Highlights:
- Tsavo East’s "Red Giants": Witness the famous red-dusted elephant herds of Tsavo East against a backdrop of vast, untamed wilderness.
- The Sante River Sanctuary: Enjoy a secluded experience in a 30,000-acre private sanctuary that is home to hippos, crocodiles, and prolific birdlife.
- Night Game Drives: Unlike National Parks where the gates close at sunset, Ziwani allows you to head out after dark with a spotlight to track leopards, aardvarks, and other nocturnal wonders.
- Guided Bush Walks: Step out of the vehicle and into the riverbank ecosystems with a resident naturalist to learn the "small details" of the bush.
- Hippo River Sundowners: Watching hippos emerge from the Sio River at dusk as the sky turns amber and gold above the tree line.
- Crowd Free Safari Experience: Enjoy a completely crowd-free safari experience in one of Kenya's least visited and most rewarding wilderness areas.
- Bird species: Discover over 500 bird species including rare and endemic species found only in this corridor.
- Aruba Dam Stakeout: Spend time at this iconic waterhole in Tsavo East, which acts as a primary magnet for wildlife, perfect for photography.
- Route Overview:
- Hotel/Residence → Tsavo East Bachuma → Ziwani (Tsavo West edge) → Coast.
- This itinerary is crafted for those who want more than a game drive. It is crafted for those who want to truly feel Africa.
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for optimal viewing
- All park and sanctuary entrance fees.
- Full-board accommodation
- Bottled water throughout the trip.
- Pre-departure and post-safari hotel/airport transfers
- Pre-safari briefing pack and destination guide
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide/driver
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks and personal items
- Optional cultural Masaai village visits.
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance.
- Alcoholic beverages and additional soft drinks
- Personal shopping
Day 1: Coast → Tsavo East Inferno The Red Wilderness of Tsavo East
05:30: Pickup from your coastal hotel. We head inland, leaving the palm-fringed coast behind for the rugged, arid bushland of the interior.
09:00: Enter through Bachuma Gate. The landscape transforms into the vast, red-dusted plains that make Tsavo East famous. Your first game drive begins immediately.
13:00: Arrive at Aruba Dam for a scenic lunch. This is the heart of the park’s wildlife activity; expect to see massive herds of elephants, hippos, and crocodiles congregating at the water’s edge.
14:30: Afternoon game drive through the Yatta Plateau, searching for lion prides, cheetahs, and the unique gerenuk antelope.
18:00: Check into your safari lodge within Tsavo East. Enjoy a sundowner, followed by dinner and a restful night under the vast African sky.
Day 2: Ziwani Deep Dive The Transition to Ziwani’s Private Sanctuary
06:00: Sunrise game drive. This is the prime hour for predator activity before the day heats up.
08:30: Return to your lodge for a full breakfast and check-out.
10:00: Depart Tsavo East for the Ziwani Sanctuary (a scenic 2.5–3 hour drive).
13:00: Arrive at Ziwani Tented Camp. Check in and enjoy a hot lunch while watching the resident hippos and turtles on the Sante River.
15:30: Afternoon guided nature walk with a resident naturalist. This is the perfect time to learn the secrets of the bush.
19:00: Embark on a night game drive. This is a rare, exclusive experience. With a spotlight, you’ll search for nocturnal hunters like leopards, civets, and bush babies that you simply won't see during the day.
20:30: Dinner at the camp, listening to the chorus of the riverbank.
Day 3: Ziwani → Tsavo East → Coast The Sanctuary Finale & Return to the Coast
06:30: Early morning riverbank walk or short game drive to watch the birds wake up.
08:30: A relaxed breakfast by the river, enjoying your final views of the Sante dam.
10:00: Check out and begin the return journey to the coast.
13:00: We will stop for a picnic lunch along the route to break up the drive.
17:00: Expected arrival back at your coastal hotel, refreshed and ready for a quiet evening.
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$750.00 USD
- Depature Time 06:00 AM
- Return Time 05:00 PM
- Total Capacity 8 Seat