Tsavo by Train (SGR Madaraka Express)

Tsavo by Train (SGR Madaraka Express)

3 Day Train Safari to Tsavo (Hildana Lodge)

Enjoy a seamless safari combining a scenic train journey and a luxury stay at Hildana Lodge, set within a private conservancy bordering Tsavo.

Day 1: Nairobi → Tsavo

  • Morning departure at 8:00am from Nairobi via the Madaraka Express
  • Relax and enjoy views of Kenya’s countryside
  • Arrival at Mtito Andei station (VOI) at 12:02pm
  • Transfer to Hildana Lodge
  • Check-in and lunch

Afternoon Game Drive

  • Explore Tsavo West and surrounding conservancy
  • Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and predators

Dinner and overnight at Hildana Lodge

Day 2: Tsavo Safari Experience

  • Early morning game drive (best time for wildlife)
  • Return to Hildana lodge/ your preferred lodge for breakfast

Midday at leisure:

  • Relax & Lunch at the lodge  
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the wilderness

Afternoon Game Drive

  • Continue exploring Tsavo West
  • Optional visit to Mzima Springs
  • Excellent chances to see red elephants and other wildlife

Sundowner experience (depending on lodge schedule)

Dinner and overnight at Hildana Lodge

Day 3: Tsavo → Nairobi

  • Early breakfast at the lodge
  • Transfer to Mtito Andei station (VOI)
  • Board train back to Nairobi departure at 09:55am 
  • Arrival in the afternoon at 2:10pm

Highlights

  • Scenic train journey on the Madaraka Express
  • Stay at a luxury boutique lodge in a private conservancy
  • Wildlife viewing in Tsavo West
  • Red elephants and diverse landscapes
  • Peaceful, less crowded safari experience

Best Time to Travel

  • June – October: Best for wildlife viewing
  • January – February: Dry and clear
  • March – May: Green season, fewer crowds

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