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Bookable Road and Fly-In Safari
2-Day Tsavo East Safari From Diani
Choose the safari format that matches your travel style whether flying from Ukunda Airport or departing from your Diani hotel. The road safari starts with pickup from any confirmed Ukunda location, including Diani hotels, villas, apartments and private residences. The flying safari begins at Ukunda Airport / Diani Airport (UKA) and includes return flights once your air route, Tsavo transfer and travel date are confirmed.
Private Tsavo East package
A two-day Tsavo East safari with two clear departure options.
This package uses Voi Wildlife Lodge as the default mid-range overnight stay, including one night of full-board accommodation. You may choose a lower-cost budget stay, select another mid-range lodge or tented camp, or upgrade to a luxury Tsavo East camp. Your final reservation is confirmed only after the selected accommodation and, where relevant, the flight arrangement are available.
Choose your departure method
Road safari from Ukunda or fly-in safari from Diani Airport
“`Road Safari From Any Ukunda Location
Your driver-guide collects you from any confirmed Ukunda location. This includes Diani Beach hotels, beach resorts, villas, apartments, private homes and agreed meeting points.
- Pickup and drop-off from your Ukunda accommodation.
- Private safari vehicle, guide and Tsavo East game drives.
- One night at Voi Wildlife Lodge by default.
- Meals and drinking water included.
- Best-value option for a two-day Tsavo East safari.
Flying Safari From Ukunda Airport
The flying option departs from Ukunda Airport / Diani Airport (UKA). Guests staying in Diani or elsewhere in Ukunda should arrange a taxi or private transfer to the airport before check-in.
- Return flights included after route confirmation.
- One night at Voi Wildlife Lodge by default.
- Airstrip transfer and Tsavo game drives included.
- Meals and drinking water included.
- Aircraft, route and airstrip are date-specific.
Road safari prices
2-Day Tsavo East road safari prices with Voi Wildlife Lodge
Prices below are in US dollars per adult, based on a private road safari, shared accommodation where applicable, one night at Voi Wildlife Lodge, meals, game drives and drinking water. Tsavo East park entry fees are excluded.
“`Low Season
April to June
| Adults | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | US$695 |
| 2 travellers | US$425 |
| 3 travellers | US$365 |
| 4 travellers | US$330 |
| 5 travellers | US$310 |
Easter and special-event supplements may apply.
Standard Season
January to March · 1 November to 22 December
| Adults | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | US$750 |
| 2 travellers | US$475 |
| 3 travellers | US$410 |
| 4 travellers | US$375 |
| 5 travellers | US$350 |
Default package price using Voi Wildlife Lodge.
Peak Season
July to October · 23 December to 2 January
| Adults | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | US$815 |
| 2 travellers | US$525 |
| 3 travellers | US$450 |
| 4 travellers | US$410 |
| 5 travellers | US$385 |
Festive supplements may apply over Christmas and New Year dates.
Flight-inclusive estimates
2-Day Tsavo East flying safari estimates from Ukunda Airport
These are indicative per-person estimates for a flight-inclusive air safari using Voi Wildlife Lodge by default. They include return air transfers once confirmed, airstrip ground transfers, game drives, meals and drinking water. Park entry fees and the taxi from your Ukunda accommodation to Diani Airport are excluded.
“`Low Season
April to June
| Adults | Estimate per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | From US$1,890 |
| 2 travellers | From US$1,090 |
| 3 travellers | From US$855 |
| 4 travellers | From US$735 |
| 5 travellers | From US$695 |
Price reduces as air-transfer costs are shared by more travellers.
Standard Season
January to March · 1 November to 22 December
| Adults | Estimate per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | From US$2,025 |
| 2 travellers | From US$1,165 |
| 3 travellers | From US$915 |
| 4 travellers | From US$790 |
| 5 travellers | From US$745 |
Final fare depends on aircraft, route, airstrip and confirmed seats.
Peak Season
July to October · 23 December to 2 January
| Adults | Estimate per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | From US$2,220 |
| 2 travellers | From US$1,275 |
| 3 travellers | From US$1,005 |
| 4 travellers | From US$865 |
| 5 travellers | From US$815 |
Peak flight seats and lodge inventory should be secured early.
Choose your overnight stay
Voi Wildlife Lodge is the default mid-range stay.
Your package is priced with Voi Wildlife Lodge by default. You can lower the accommodation cost with a budget property, choose another available mid-range lodge or tented camp, or upgrade to a luxury Tsavo East experience.
“`Value lodge or camp
Select a simpler Tsavo East lodge or camp when you want to prioritise the safari vehicle, guide and wildlife viewing over room upgrades.
Typical adjustment: deduct about US$30–45 per person from the Voi Wildlife Lodge price, subject to live availability.Voi Wildlife Lodge
The included default: one night on a full-board basis, with meals, a comfortable room and a convenient Tsavo East safari rhythm.
Other mid-range alternatives may be quoted on request, including lodge or tented-camp options subject to dates.Luxury lodge or tented camp
Upgrade for a more exclusive setting, higher service level, tented-camp atmosphere or enhanced safari ambience.
Typical upgrade: from about US$125–225 per person, depending on dates, room type and property.
One night at Voi Wildlife Lodge is built into the standard package.
The default mid-range package balances accommodation comfort with a practical Tsavo East route. It includes your overnight stay and safari meals, while the exact room configuration is confirmed according to group size and availability.
Budget, alternative mid-range and luxury options remain available so you can match the safari to your preferred level of comfort rather than being locked into one property.
Road safari itinerary
2-Day Tsavo East road safari from any Ukunda location
This is the standard and most practical two-day option. Your driver-guide collects you from your confirmed Diani or Ukunda accommodation and returns you to the same area after the safari.
“`Ukunda pickup, Tsavo East entry and afternoon game drive
Your driver-guide collects you from your Diani hotel, villa, apartment, private residence or other confirmed Ukunda location. Travel inland toward Tsavo East, with comfort stops arranged as needed. Wildlife viewing begins after park entry and continues on the route to Voi Wildlife Lodge.
- Pickup from any confirmed Ukunda location.
- Private safari vehicle and experienced driver-guide.
- Game viewing after entering Tsavo East.
- Lunch, check-in and afternoon game drive.
- Dinner and overnight at Voi Wildlife Lodge or selected upgrade.
Morning game drive, breakfast and return to Ukunda
Start early for a morning game drive when light is soft and wildlife activity can be rewarding. After breakfast and check-out, return by road to Ukunda, with drop-off at your Diani accommodation or another confirmed location.
- Early morning Tsavo East game drive.
- Breakfast at the lodge or camp.
- Return road transfer to Ukunda.
- Drop-off at your Diani hotel, villa, apartment or residence.
Flying safari itinerary
2-Day fly-in Tsavo East safari from Ukunda Airport
The air-safari itinerary is confirmed only once flight routing, aircraft availability, Tsavo airstrip access and Voi Wildlife Lodge availability are checked. This option includes return flights in the final confirmed price.
“`Taxi to Ukunda Airport, flight and Tsavo arrival
Start with a taxi or pre-arranged transfer from your Diani or Ukunda accommodation to Ukunda Airport / Diani Airport. Check in for the confirmed flight, then continue to the designated Tsavo or nearby safari airstrip, where the ground safari team receives you.
- Taxi from your accommodation to Ukunda Airport is not included unless added.
- Return flights are included in the confirmed fly-in package price.
- Airstrip transfer and game drives begin after arrival.
- Lunch, afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight stay included.
Morning game drive, return flight and taxi from UKA
Begin with an early Tsavo game drive before breakfast and transfer to the confirmed airstrip. On return to Ukunda Airport, arrange a taxi or private transfer back to your Diani accommodation.
- Early morning Tsavo East wildlife drive.
- Breakfast and transfer to departure airstrip.
- Return flight to Ukunda Airport included.
- Taxi from UKA back to accommodation excluded unless added.
What is included
Package inclusions and exclusions
“`Included in the road safari
- Pickup and return drop-off from any confirmed Ukunda location.
- Private safari vehicle, fuel and driver-guide.
- One night at Voi Wildlife Lodge by default.
- Budget, alternative mid-range or luxury stay on request.
- Meals during the safari: lunch, dinner and breakfast.
- Game drives as described in the itinerary.
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle.
Included in the flying safari
- Return flights once the itinerary is confirmed.
- Airstrip-to-lodge and lodge-to-airstrip transfers.
- One night at Voi Wildlife Lodge by default.
- Meals during the safari: lunch, dinner and breakfast.
- Game drives as described in the confirmed itinerary.
- Drinking water during safari activities.
- Airport and flight logistics in the confirmed itinerary.
Not included in either option
- Tsavo East park entry fees.
- Alcoholic drinks and drinks not specifically listed.
- Travel insurance and medical expenses.
- Personal purchases, laundry, tips and gratuities.
- Taxi between your Diani accommodation and Ukunda Airport for fly-in departures.
- Excess luggage costs or airline charges outside the confirmed flight allowance.
Tsavo East wildlife
What can you see on a two-day Tsavo East safari?
“`Tsavo East is known for elephant herds, broad red-earth plains, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope and birdlife. A two-day safari gives you several meaningful wildlife periods, but animals are free-ranging and no specific sighting can be guaranteed.
Red elephants
Tsavo’s elephants often carry a reddish appearance after dust-bathing in the park’s iron-rich soil.
Predators and plains game
Lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and antelope may be encountered according to season, route and wildlife movement.
Wide open country
Expect red tracks, acacia scrub, dry-country vegetation, long horizons and a dramatic contrast to the Diani coast.
How to reserve
Book this Tsavo East safari in three steps
“`1. Choose road or fly-in
Select road pickup from your Ukunda accommodation, or choose the fly-in option departing from Ukunda Airport.
2. Select your stay
Keep Voi Wildlife Lodge as the included mid-range default, choose a budget stay, select another mid-range property or request a luxury upgrade.
3. Confirm dates and availability
Send dates, group size, room preference, pickup location or flight option. Final pricing is confirmed once lodge and flight availability are checked.
For road safaris, stay at your accommodation. For flying safaris, travel to Ukunda Airport.
This is the logistical distinction that matters most. Road-safari guests wait at their Diani or Ukunda accommodation for collection. Fly-in guests take a taxi or arranged transfer to Diani Airport before their scheduled departure.
Confirm this transfer timing before booking a fly-in package, particularly when travelling with children, larger luggage or an early departure.
Frequently asked questions
2-Day Tsavo East Safari From Diani FAQs
“`Can the road safari start from any Ukunda location?
Yes. The road-safari option can start from any confirmed Ukunda location, including Diani hotels, villas, apartments, private homes and agreed meeting points.
Where does the flying safari start?
The flying option starts at Ukunda Airport, also called Diani Airport (UKA). Guests staying in Diani or elsewhere in Ukunda need a taxi or private transfer to the airport before flight check-in.
Does the fly-in safari price include flights?
Yes. The fly-in estimate and final fly-in package price include return flights once aircraft, route, airstrip and travel-date availability are confirmed. The taxi between your accommodation and Ukunda Airport is excluded unless added to your quote.
Where do I stay on this safari?
The standard mid-range package includes one night at Voi Wildlife Lodge on a full-board basis. You may request a budget lodge or camp, another mid-range property or a luxury Tsavo East upgrade.
Are meals included?
Yes. The package includes safari meals: lunch and dinner on day one, plus breakfast on day two. Drinks not specifically listed, including alcoholic drinks, are excluded.
Are Tsavo East park entry fees included?
No. Park entry fees are excluded from the package price and are charged at the applicable visitor rate at the time of travel.
Which is better: road safari or flying safari?
The road safari is generally the best-value and most straightforward choice for a two-day Tsavo East trip because it begins at your Ukunda accommodation. The flying option suits travellers who place a high value on reducing road time and can confirm a suitable air itinerary.
Can I return to my Diani hotel after the safari?
Yes. The road safari normally returns directly to your Diani or Ukunda accommodation. The flying safari returns to Ukunda Airport, after which you arrange a taxi or private transfer back to your accommodation.
What wildlife can I expect in Tsavo East?
Tsavo East is known for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope and birdlife. Wildlife moves freely, so exact sightings cannot be guaranteed.
What should I pack for this safari?
Bring lightweight neutral clothing, a warm layer for early game drives, sun protection, insect repellent, personal medication, binoculars, camera equipment and a small day bag. For fly-in safaris, confirm baggage weight and size limits before leaving for Ukunda Airport.
Continue planning
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“` “`Book your Tsavo East safari from Diani with the right departure option.
Share your travel dates, group size, preferred accommodation level and whether you want road pickup in Ukunda or a fly-in departure from Diani Airport. Availability and your final itinerary will then be confirmed before payment.
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Pricing is indicative and subject to current lodge, vehicle, flight and supplier availability. Park fees, airport taxi charges, flight schedules, baggage rules, accommodation rates and festive supplements can change. Confirm the final quote, inclusions and payment terms in writing before booking.