Coast & Bush: Watamu and Tsavo, 5 Days
The trip we recommend to friends: two days of reef and forest on the Watamu coast, then three days in Tsavo's red wilderness.
Highlights
- One journey, both sides of Kenya — reef and bush
- Arabuko Sokoke forest walk and a Mida Creek dhow afternoon
- Two nights on safari with dawn and dusk game drives
- Every transfer, fee and meal organised — you just show up
The day, step by step
Day 1Arrive and settle
Pick-up from Mombasa airport or your coast hotel, transfer to Watamu. Sunset walk on the beach, trip briefing over dinner.
Day 2Forest and creek
Morning walk in Arabuko Sokoke, rest at midday, afternoon dhow sail on Mida Creek with a seafood dinner.
Day 3Into Tsavo East
Early drive to Tsavo East, afternoon game drive, overnight inside the park.
Day 4Tsavo West
Cross to Tsavo West — Mzima Springs, lava flows, sundowner over the plains. Second safari night.
Day 5Last drive and return
Morning game drive, then return to the coast or onward to Nairobi by arrangement.
Included
- All transport in a private 4x4
- All park, reserve and community fees
- Four nights' accommodation
- Full board on safari days, dinner and breakfast on coast days
- Guides, dhow crew and drinking water
Not included
- Lunches on coast days
- Drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance (required — arrange your own)
What to bring
Good to know
- Meeting point
- We collect you at Mombasa airport, the SGR station or any coast hotel — the trip is built around your arrival.
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate
- Group
- Private
- Safety
- Combines gentle walks and long drives. We brief you each evening on the next day. Comprehensive travel insurance is required for multi-day trips.
Prices are from prices per person and can change with park fees and season — we always confirm the full price before you commit. Per person sharing, two guests. Mid-range lodges and camps, full board on safari days.
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