Tsavo East on a budget

Tsavo East is a good choice on a budget.

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 on a budget?

• Shared tours and mid-range lodging are available.
• Travelling by road instead of flying in keeps costs down.

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, birdwatching and camping.

When to go

The best period overall is August to September. For quieter months and often better value, try January to March, May to June and September to October.

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

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• Addo 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.