Tsavo East for a first safari

Tsavo East is a good choice for a first safari.

Suitability: ★★★★★

Tsavo East is Kenya's largest national park and, with Tsavo West, forms the Tsavo Conservation Area. It is mostly semi-arid plains and is known for its elephants and its proximity to the coast.

Why Tsavo East for a first safari?

• 2–3 days are enough for a good experience.

What awaits you in Tsavo East

• Elephants coloured red by the local soil
• The Yatta Plateau lava ridge
• Lugard Falls on the Galana River
• More than 500 recorded bird species
• Easy to combine with the Mombasa coast

Wildlife you may encounter: lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and hippos.

Suggested time on the ground: 2 to 3 days. Usually reached from Mombasa via Voi Gate, or from Nairobi via Mtito Andei Gate on the Nairobi-Mombasa road. Standard Gauge Railway trains stop at Voi.

Activities that fit

game drives.

When to go

The best period overall is August to September.

Dry season; animals concentrate near the Galana River and water sources, and temperatures are slightly lower.

Other destinations for a first safari

• Masai Mara Kenya
• Merzouga Morocco
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Pilanesberg South Africa
• Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
• Kruger South Africa

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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.