Kenya · Small group safari & coast

Tsavo Safari
& Watamu Coast

A nine-day coast-and-safari journey from Mombasa to Tsavo East and Watamu.

★★★★★ Designed and hosted by Shujaa Tours And Adventures

Duration9 days · 8 nights

Group size6–15 travellers

Travel styleSafari & soft adventure

Start / finishMombasa, Kenya

Arrive curious. Leave with stories you’ll tell for years.

Begin in Mombasa, head inland for guided wildlife viewing in Tsavo East, then return to the coast. Discover the Marafa canyon, enjoy Watamu beaches and islands, and share the journey with experienced local guides.

Wildlife of the savannah

Meet the Big Five

Lion · leopard · elephant · rhino · buffalo

Male lion looking across the savannah at Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Kenya — **Lion**Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Kenya

Leopard resting on a rocky outcrop in Tsavo East National Park — **Leopard**Tsavo East National Park

Red elephant dust bathing in Tsavo East National Park — **Elephant**Tsavo East National Park

Black rhinoceros in Nairobi National Park, Kenya — **Rhino**Nairobi National Park, Kenya

African buffalo in Kenya — **Buffalo**Kenya

Photo credits: Stuart Price / MEAACT, Byrdyak, Byrdyak, Kandukuru Nagarjun, and Chuckupd via Wikimedia Commons.

The good stuff, taken care of

What’s included

Thoughtfully planned, from first hello to last game drive.

✳Tsavo East safari from Days 2–5, with a professional guide and private jeep

✳Three nights at a 3- or 4-star savannah resort, full board, overlooking a wildlife watering spring

✳Four nights in Watamu at a private villa or 4-star hotel/resort with a pool

✳One night in a beachfront Mombasa hotel with a pool

✳Private jeep, professional guide and driver from Days 2–6

✳Park fees and tickets, estimated at approximately US$300 per person, including Marafa Hell’s Kitchen entrance

✳Full board on Tsavo East safari stay days, plus the included savannah aperitif and Marafa sunset aperitif

✳Full-time coordinator assistance; free trip changes up to 31 days before departure

Not included

International return flights, meals and drinks where not specifically listed, extra drinks, the optional night safari, optional activities and personal purchases. A shared activity fund of approximately €150 is planned for group-chosen extras; confirm the contribution details with the coordinator.

Nine days in Kenya

Your journey, day by day

Mombasa · Tsavo East · Watamu

Day 01 · Mombasa

Check in & meet

Arrive Friday and meet your group at City Blue Creekside Hotel in Mombasa.

Explore day 1 →Day 02 · Tsavo East

First game drive

Meet your safari guide and set out in search of the Big Five.

Explore day 2 →Day 03 · Tsavo East

A day in the savannah

Early wildlife viewing, a lodge pool break and a bush aperitif.

Explore day 3 →Day 04 · Tsavo East

Searching for the Big Five

Spend another full day exploring the park with your guide.

Explore day 4 →Day 05 · Tsavo to the coast

One last safari

Take a final drive through Tsavo before continuing coastward.

Explore day 5 →Day 06 · Robinson Island & Marafa

Island lunch, canyon sunset

Discover the shore, then watch Marafa’s sandstone glow at sunset.

Explore day 6 →Day 07 · Watamu

Markets & farewell

Visit the market and a village, then share a final sunset dinner.

Explore day 7 →Day 08 · Watamu

Beach & island day

Slow down by the sea around Sardegna Due Island.

Explore day 8 →Day 09 · Mombasa

Kwahaeri, Kenya

Return to Mombasa for your onward journey.

Explore day 9 →

Select a day to see its story, photos, video and what is included.

Two group departures each month

Choose a departure date

Two Friday departures each month

Choose one of the two scheduled Friday departures: the first Friday in days 1–9 or the last Friday in the final 9 days of the month. Late-month trips may finish in the following month.

Prices are per person and follow the current EUR exchange rate. July, August, November and December are high season, with prices up to €2,700; other months start from €2,400. Every Friday is the arrival and group meet-up day at City Blue Creekside Hotel, Mombasa. All listed dates are open for booking. Trips proceed with at least 6 travellers and a maximum of 15; select any date to continue.

A warm welcome from Kenya

Meet the people behind Shujaa

EM · PC

Emmanuel Mweu & Peter Chacha

Shujaa Tours And Adventures was founded and is owned by directors Emmanuel Mweu and Peter Chacha. Their team brings local insight and personal care to every journey.

A few things to know

Before you go

International flights are not included. The recommended airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), Mombasa. Ask our team about dates, room options, entry requirements and what to pack.

Tsavo Safari& Watamu Coast