The 6 Best Mombasa Safaris

1.2-Day Safari in Taita Hills from Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $399Our pick

Leave Mombasa at 6am for Ngutuni Sanctuary and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. You’ll take game drives, eat meals overlooking watering holes, and sleep at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge, built on stilts above wildlife routes. The compact trip suits first-time safari-goers who want elephants, lions, giraffes, and classic African scenery without a long lodge stay.

“Loved this trip, wish that there was a night drive included. Amazing way to see elephants. Also I celebrated my birthday here and it was such a treat.”

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2.3 days safari Tsavo East and Taita hills (Saltlick lodge)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $900

Leave your Mombasa-area hotel before sunrise for a private three-day safari with KT & Safaris. Search for elephants, lions, buffalo, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and antelope in Tsavo East and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, then spend a night at Saltlick Lodge. Park drives, meals, pickup, and lodge stays are included.

“Sehr schönes Erlebnis, wir haben Löwen, Büffel, Elefanten, Geparden, Zebras, Giraffen, Gazellen, Antilopen und vieles mehr gesehen, auch mit Jungtieren - war super !!!!”

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3.Tsavo East Ngutuni Sanctuary Overnight Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 2 days · from $450

Leave your Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu, or Malindi hotel early for three game drives in Ngutuni Sanctuary, with a night at Ngutuni Safari Lodge. You may spot red elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes from a roof pop-up van. Guides such as Amin, Abdullah, and Walter have led this route in several languages.

“Esperienza spettacolare! Essenziale e perfetta la guida di Amin che ci ha spiegato e portato nei posti migliori per avvistare gli animali della savana! Il lodge è bellissimo, pulito, in una posizione perfetta”

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4.2 Days Safari Tsavo East

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $600

Set out from Mombasa at 6 a.m. in a private minibus or jeep for two days in Tsavo East. Your package includes park fees, transport, full-board accommodation, meals, and bottled water. Expect elephant, giraffe, buffalo, antelope, lion, leopard, zebra, monkey, and baboon sightings, with an optional group-tour format available.

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5.PRIVATE OVERNIGHT SALTLICK SAFARI FROM MOMBASA OR DIANI

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 2 days · from $600

Travel privately from your Mombasa or Diani hotel to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary for two days of game drives and one memorable night at Salt Lick Lodge or Taita Hills Lodge. Your driver-guide, such as Benjamin or Badru, handles the route, wildlife spotting, meals, park fees, and hotel return in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.

“This was such an amazing experience. We saw a lot of animals, the Salt Lick Safari Lodge is an amazing place with unbelievable views. Our tourguide and driver, Benjamin, made sure that we had the best experience as possible on the 2 days. His passion towards wildlife, knowledge and great personality really made this trip even more remarkable. He spotted animals before everyone else and educated us on how the animals behave and the reasons behind it. We were lucky on our trip to see a lot of action. The organiser was very good at communicating with me before and during the trip and gave us the best solutions.”

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6.Shimba Hills Day Safari & Sheldrick Falls Hike Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $270Best value

This 8 to 10 hour private tour from Mombasa, Diani Beach, Ukunda, Tiwi, Mtwapa, or Shanzu pairs a Shimba Hills game drive with a forest hike to Sheldrick Falls. Guide John has earned praise for his friendly care, while lunch and pool time at Shimba Green Lodge give the day a comfortable finish.

“We had a wonderful trip to Shimba Hills with John as our guide, it was a truly special experience. Although it rained heavily at times, that actually made the tour even more memorable. The hike to Sheldrick Falls was an absolute highlight despite (or even because of) the rain. Walking through the jungle, surrounded by the sound of rain and nature, was a refreshing and one of a kind experience. Once we reached the waterfall, the view was simply breathtaking. The combination of tropical scenery and cascading water created a magical atmosphere. I’m really glad we went on this trip, it was a genuine nature adventure. I can highly recommend…”

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