Tsavo East in December

December is outside the preferred season for Tsavo East; most visitors choose August to September.

Weather in Tsavo East in December

Average highs in December are around 31°C, dropping to about 21°C at night. This is the rainy season, so expect frequent showers and occasionally harder roads.

What happens in December

Short and long rains; vegetation thickens and game becomes harder to spot.

Experience quality this month is 3 out of 5, and visitor levels are moderate. The best period overall is August to September.

What to pack

• neutral-coloured layers
• a rain jacket and a dry bag for your camera
• insect repellent and long sleeves for the evening
• binoculars for distant wildlife

Tsavo East through the year

Other good choices in December

• Bwindi Uganda
• Volcanoes Rwanda
• Akagera Rwanda
• Amboseli Kenya
• Lake Manyara Tanzania
• Lake Nakuru Kenya

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No trips are listed for this destination yet. Send a request and we will check with providers.

Sources: Kenya Wildlife Service - Tsavo East National Park · Magical Kenya - Tsavo · Climates to Travel - Kenya (Voi normals)
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.