Best time to visit Tsavo East national park.
The best time to visit Tsavo east national park is during the dry season, which typically take from June to October and then January to February, when the weather is usually pleasant, with the clear skies and mild temperatures, making it ideal for game drives, photography and among many others, and then the dry conditions make it easier to spot the wildlife, particularly around the water sources, such as the Aruba Dam and the Voi River, where the animals congregate to quench their thirst, and the vegetation is also less dense, making it easier to see animals, and this period is particularly good for spotting the Big five animals namely rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, leopards and lions. The park is a home to diverse animal species like zebras, antelopes, waterbucks, giraffes and various bird species.
The dry season that takes place from March to May and then November to December, can make some roads impassable, and wildlife can be more dispersed, making it slightly more challenging to spot them, it’s worth noting that the green landscapes and newborn animals can be a beautiful sight, and the temperatures are generally cooler, making it a good time for those who prefer milder weather. And the park’s unique location and climate also make it a great safari destination for those looking to escape the crowds and experience a more secluded safari experience, and visitors can plan their trip around specific events, such as the migration of elephants and other wildlife. Although the migration patterns in Tsavo east are not as pronounced as in other parks, the dry seasons advantages make it the peak tourist season, and game drives, bird watching, photography and among others are best enjoyed during this time, and with the park’s diverse ecosystems and wildlife, there is always something new and exciting to discover, regardless, of the time to visit, but overall, the dry season offers the best safari experience in Tsavo East National Park.
Tsavo east National park is the largest national park compared to Tsavo west national park that covers an area of about 13,74 kilometers (5,308 square miles). The park is well known for the flat, semi-arid plains and then savannahs with the scrubland with the various baobab trees and among others. Tsavo east national park is known for the attractive Yatta Plateau that is the longest lava flow in the world that stretches about 290 kilometers (180 miles) and formed from ancient volcanic activity. Yatta plateau offers a unique geological backdrop on your wildlife safari in the park though the park lacks the magnificent topography found in Tsavo west national park.
The oasis banks of the River Voi and then Galana river and the incredible Aruba Dam that is constructed across the Voi River that attract various animal species like elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks and others and bird species that tourists will explore on a Kenya safari. On a Tsavo East National Park the Lugard Falls, on the Galana River is a more a series of rapids than the real waterfalls, walking along the riverbank to catch a glimpse of the water-sculpted rocks that offers you unforgettable safari memories. Tsavo East National Park has another stunning attraction that is known as the Yatta Plateau that is 180-mile long, this is one of the world’s longest lava flows. This runs through Nairobi-Mombasa Highway and is 3 to 6 miles (5 to 10 km) wide and its 1000 feet (305 meters) high. In the park Mudanda Rock is another attraction that is 1.5 km (2-mile) outcropping is a water catchment area, on your safari to that rock you will be spotting various wildlife coming to drink at the dam that is located below.
Tsavo East national park was famous during 1890’s due to the ‘’Man-Eaters of Tsavo’’ a pride of lions that consumed the Indian migrant laborers building the railway that divides Tsavo east national park and Tsavo west national park. Over 130 workers were killed. Tsavo East national park is a fascinating safari destination with the diverse numbers of animal species minus the big five mammals including cheetahs, lesser kudus, Oryx, impalas, and among others. The park is a home to various bird species including over 500 bird species including the resident bird species and migratory bird species that includes Lilac-breasted rollers, secretary birds, Kori bustards, Martial eagles, Bateleur, African Fish Eagles, Palm-nut Vultures, Grey crowned crane, Fischer’s sparrow-Lark, Capped Wheatear, Red-billed Hornbills, Eastern Yellow-billed Hornbills and among others.
How to get to Tsavo East National park.
Getting to Tsavo East national park can be accessed in different ways that is you can reach the park either from Nairobi or from Mombasa either using the road or the air transport. The park also can be reached using the railway line.
By road transport. Tsavo east national park can be reached by road from Nairobi through entering the park using the various gates. The distance from Nairobi to the park depends on the location on the traveler from the city and also the gate that the tourist would prefer to use, and the distance from Nairobi to Tsavo East National park is 5 hours which is about 250 kilometers, then if entering the park using the Mtito Andei gate its 233 kilometers. If you are coming from Mombasa to Tsavo East national park it’s about 96 kilometers which is about 3 to 3 and a half hours; you can use western road (C103) and enter while using Sala gate that covers 153 kilometers.
By Air transport. Tsavo east National Park can be reached by the air transport this is where you will use the domestic flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi and Mombasa. You will book your flight with African Vacation Safaris that will give you all your inclusive Tsavo east national park safari package. The park has various airstrips that are located in and outside the park that includes Sala airstrip, Bachuma airstrip, Ithumbi airstrip, Aruba airstrip, Cottars airstrip and among others.
And as well Tsavo east national park can be accessed through using the railway transport, the park is the only safari destination in Kenya that can be reached by the railway transport as the railway line passes through the middle of the park with the highway at the same time.