2 Days Safari Lions of Tsavo

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Duration

2 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Overview

2 Days Safari Lions of Tsavo This 2 Days Safari Lions is ideal Kenya safari for Guests having a short Beach holiday in Diani beach or Mombasa Beach. You will be picked in our safari 4×4 for this safari which gives you an opportunity to spot big 4

The Lions of Tsavo are legendary creatures that have fascinated people for decades. These infamous lions gained notoriety in the late 19th century for their unprecedented behavior, terrorizing the workers of the Uganda Railway in Kenya. Their story has been immortalized in literature, films, and popular culture, cementing their place in history.

The Tsavo lions were known for their exceptional size and strength, striking fear into the hearts of those who encountered them. They were responsible for numerous attacks on the railway workers, claiming the lives of an estimated 35 people. What made their actions particularly chilling was their tendency to hunt humans, unlike typical lions that primarily target wild game.2 Days Safari Lions of Tsavo

The workers faced immense hardships as they tried to build the railway across the unforgiving African wilderness. The ferocity and persistence of the Tsavo lions only added to their struggles. The laborers fought back, constructing thorn fences and setting traps to protect themselves, but the cunning predators continued to evade capture.

The legend of the Lions of Tsavo reached its peak when Lt. Colonel John Henry Patterson, a British engineer, took charge of eliminating the man-eaters. After months of pursuit, Patterson finally managed to kill the lions, ending their reign of terror. He later recounted his experiences in a book, “The Man-Eaters of Tsavo,” which further immortalized the lions’ story.

Today, the stuffed remains of these infamous lions can be seen on display at the Field Museum in Chicago, serving as a chilling reminder of their reign of terror. The Lions of Tsavo continue to captivate the imagination, symbolizing the awe-inspiring power and primal nature of the African wilderness.

2 pax per person

Premium USD480
Basic USD460

4 pax per person

Premium USD340
Basic USD320

6 pax per person

Premium USD295
Basic USD275

Highlights

Largest National park in Kenya-Tsavo east
Red Elephants of Tsavo
Savannah shrubs
Large population of Elephants
Aruba Dam

Itinerary

DAY 1

MOMBASA BEACH HOTEL TO TSAVO EAST

We will pick you up from your Diani/Mombasa/Malindi Beach Hotel early in the morning for your safari, then drive to Tsavo East National Park which is about 150km from Mombasa .

You will have a brief stopover close to the park entrance.

After entrance formalities you will enter the park and begin spotting animals where you may be able to see a wide variety of wild animals found in the Tsavo East National Park;

Animal expected to be spotted

lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, serval cats, kongoni, kudu, oryx, impala, hyena, gazelle, buffalo and the “red” elephants (colored by the reddish soil which they apply on their bodies during sand bathing).

Birds

Around 500 bird species have been observed in the park, including ostrich and several species of migratory birds.

Tsavo East is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Kenya. The elephants seem to have a red colour, just like many other animals in the park, which is caused by the red dust which they spray on themselves against insects or parasites.

Man eater

The lions of Tsavo owe their fame to the book and movie “The Man-eaters of Tsavo”. Here a few lions ate several railroad workers during early 20th century. The lions were later shot dead.

It seems the reason they attacked people was because of their bad teeth, which made it difficult for them to chew buffalo or gazelle meat.

Lunch and overnight

At lunch time proceed to the safari lodge or safari camp of your choice for lunch and check-in. After lunch you will relax up to 1600hrs then embark on the evening game drive until 1830hrs. Dinner and Overnight stay at the of your choice

Premium accommodations:Ashnil Aruba Lodge or Manyatta Camp

Basic accommodations:Voi Safari Lodge or Zomeni Lion Hill

With Extra cost of USD 105 per person above premium cost, You can stay at Satao camp

DAY 2

TSAVO EAST TO DIANI BEACH/MOMBASA HOTELS

You will have early breakfast at 0600hrs check out of your accommodation then Embark on your morning game drive. After the morning game drive leave the park have Lunch outside the park before proceeding back to your beach Hotel.

Please note for Tsavo east the park fee is only for 24 hours so if you get in the park at 1000hrs you have to leave the park at 1000hrs.

Included/Excluded

Return transfers as per the program.
Safari in a private safari 4×4 Land cruiser.
More than eight years experienced driver guide.
Unlimited water/coke/fanta/sprite in the safari 4×4.
Safari checklist.
Overnight stay as per the program.
All meals on safari starting with Lunch ending with Breakfast Last day.
Park fees.
Government taxes.
Flying doctors insurance.
Meet and greet on Arrival.
Wifi

Tips
Drinks in the lodges and camps on safari
All personal equipments
Extra optional activities as per the program.
Masai Village USD15 per person

Tour's Location

FAQs

Oranje safari is a well-reputed company in Kenya with a wealth of experience in the travel industry spanning close to 20 years. Considering the tour operator does not have its own accommodations, the advice given on safari accommodations will never be biased. Oranje's exclusive safari collects a small deposit via secured Visa or Mastercard to secure the booking and payment of the full amount just days before the safari, reducing the fear of losing your money and giving our customers peace of mind. We are members of KATO.

We highly recommend a minimum safari with an overnight stay. The best is to pre-book your safari from your country and end with a beach stay. To have a more relaxed safari, stay two nights in the same accommodation if you are going on a safari holiday because the game drives entail early starts where you might not even have time to enjoy the luxuries of the accommodations you are staying in. A safari will always depend on your budget and the desired days of stay. Oranje Exclusive Safaris recommends 4 days and above for a safari within East Africa (Kenya). For Family Safaris, Oranje Safaris recommend more than 7 days and above for great experiences with a beach extension to relax.

As a leading tour operator offering exclusive high-end safaris in Kenya, we regularly receive payments from all over the world. Customer payment is secure because you can pay with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. As a Kato Member we are bonded by Kato member scheme. The KATO Bond Scheme is therefore intended to be a form of "financial guarantee" to cushion the business associates of KATO members against the possible loss of monies paid to a KATO member who is facing involuntary liquidation.

For the comfort of the parents’ children below 5 might be advisable for shorter safaris close to the beach Hotels or spending more nights in one lodge or safari camp. Children tend to become tired quickly, and the long bumpy roads are extremely uncomfortable for children.

On safari, you will be driving around to spot different animals; this is called a game drive. When booking your safari, your core interest is to know how many game drives you will be having and for how long, because that determines the chance you have of spotting animals. We can never guarantee the animals you will spot, but our professional driver guides will do their level best for you to see a lot of wildlife.

The best time to visit Kenya depends on what you want to do. Kenya is divided by the equator and is characterized by a tropical climate. We are luck to have 12hours of son and 12 hours of Darkness the whole year.
The weather in Kenya is often ideal, although the coast can be very humid and there are hot, desert-like conditions around Lake Magadi and in the northern areas of the country around Lake Turkana.
During the coolest months of June, July, and August, temperatures in Nairobi are around 60 °F, which can drop to about 50 °F in the Aberdare region and Mount Kenya.
Short rains: November to December It rarely rains all day. Short, heavy rainfalls are usually replaced by sunny periods, which makes this time in Kenya very pleasant.

Safari wear should be comfortable and casual. Evenings and early mornings can be chilly, so warm sweaters are recommended. Low-heeled, comfortable sports or trekking shoes are the most suitable walking shoes, should you intend to join any walking safaris.
We recommend you bring warm clothes, including a fleece or light wool sweater and socks, apart from the normal safari gear. During the day, it can get quite hot, so do not forget sunglasses and a high-factor sunscreen, as well as a sun hat with a small brim.
Due to the limited space in the light aircraft, we advise you to keep your luggage to a minimum. We suggest you pack your luggage into a small, soft bag weighing no more than 15 kg, the luggage limit for local flights issued by the airlines.

Safari’s cost is expensive because you get the total cost for the 4x4 Land Cruiser, park entrance fees, fuel, driver’s allowance, accommodations, drinks in the 4x4, all meals, etc. These costs are paid to us, and we pay for the accommodations.
We work with deeply knowledgeable, experienced driver guides, whom we pay well to ensure we retain them.
The lodges and camps we work with cost more because maintaining the high standard costs a lot more in the parks than in towns or cities. Lodges located inside the parks pay equally for Kenya's wildlife services.