How to get to Tsavo East National Park?
Getting to Tsavo East national park is straightforward journey, with the several options available to suit the different preferences and then budgets, and the park is located approximately 230 kilometers southeast of Nairobi, and one of the most convenient ways to reach Tsavo east national park is driving from Nairobi, which takes around 4 hour through Mombasa Road, that is passing through the scenic Kenyan countryside and then offering the stunning views of the surrounding landscape, and then the visitors from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Voi Airstrip which is located within the park, and then shuttle services and then public transportation options are also available from Nairobi and nearby towns like Voi town, which is the main gateway to the park, and once you reach the park, the visitors can explore its wonderful landscapes, abundant wildlife and historic sites including the Yatta plateau and then Lugard’s Falls and with its accessible location and diverse attractions, Tsavo east national park is an ideal destination for anyone looking to experience the best of the Kenya’s wildlife and then wilderness.
Tsavo East national park.
Tsavo East national park is one of the Kenya’s largest and then most iconic wildlife safari destination that is located approximately 230 kilometers southeast of Nairobi, and its known for its vast open plains, semi-arid vegetation, and abundant wildlife, including the big five mammals that includes rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, lions and elephants and among many other animal species and the park is a home to the various bird species that are over 500 bird species including golden breasted starling, vulturine Guinea fowl, Somali ostrich, golden pipit, rosy-patched bush-shrike and among many others.
Tsavo east national park is a home to the magnificent attractions including Yatta plateau which is one of the world’s longest lava flows and then Lugard’s Falls which is a scenic waterfall on the Galana River, and the visitors can enjoy arrange of the diverse safari activities including the guided game drives by the experienced tour guides from African Vacation safaris, birdwatching, guided nature walks, Maasai village tours and among many others, and then the park is also famous for its stunning sunrises and then sunsets, which paint the sky with vibrant colours and with its rich biodiversity, unique landscapes, and then the historic significance, Tsavo East national park is the best safari destination for anyone looking to experience the best of the Kenya’s wildlife and then wilderness and its closeness to the Mombasa-Nairobi highway makes it a popular safari destination that offers you both wilderness and then the beach experience to beach experience.
Best time to visit Tsavo East National park.
The best time to visit Tsavo east national park is during the dry season, that takes place from June to October and then January to February, that’s when the weather is warm and then sunny, and during the dry season that’s when the wildlife congregates around the water sources, and thus making game viewing easier and more rewarding, and the dry season is the best time for spotting a wide range of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and among many others. During the dry season that’s when the temperatures are generally pleasant, ranging from 20 to 300 C during the day and cooler at night, and while green season, which runs from March to May and then November to December can be a good time to visit for birdwatching and seeking the park’s lush vegetation, the wet conditions can make game drives more challenging, and then the dry season is generally, and dry season is generally considered as the best time for a Tsavo East safari, offering the optimal conditions for wildlife viewing and exploration.
How to get to Tsavo east National park.
By Road transport.
Road transport is the easiest and then rewarding way to get to Tsavo east national park as this is extremely rewards you with the beautiful scenery of landscape and the countryside; from Nairobi the capital city of Kenya. To get to Tsavo east national park you will take the Mombasa Road (A109) southeast towards Voi, while passing through the scenic Kenyan countryside, and the drive takes you around 4 hours that covers a distance of approximately 230 kilometers, with stopovers at the scenic viewpoints and towns like Machakos and then Sultan Hamud, and then visitors can be driven by the experienced and skilled tour guide safari guide from African Vacation Safaris later the tourists will be proceed to the park’s main gate or any other gate like Voi Gate, Mtito Adei gate and other gates of your choice and its recommended to check road conditions and then weather forecasts before embarking on this journey, especially during the rainy season.
By Air transport.
To get to Tsavo east national park using the air transport from Nairobi, you will take a domestic flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and then be transferred to Voi Airstrip, which is located within the park, and the flight typically takes around 45 minutes to an hour, offering breathtaking views of the Kenyan landscape, and then charter flights can be arranged through African Vacation Safaris that provides you a convenient and then time-efficient way to reach the park, and upon arrival at Voi Airstrip, the visitors will be transferred to their lodges and campsites by the African Vacation Safaris guide and then be transferred to their lodges or camps and then start exploring the park’s stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and then historic sites and among many others and its recommended to book your flights in advance to ensure availability, especially during the peak season.
For more information about the Kenya safari packages to Tsavo East national park and how to get to the park for the safari experiences, do not hesitate to contact us at African Vacation Safaris. Our senior tour consultants will guide and help you through organizing you the exceptional tours that will offer you the everlasting safari memories and you will not regret in your entire life.