Location of Tsavo East & Tsavo West National Parks – The two Tsavo National Parks are located in the southeastern part of Kenya, close to the Coastal Province, within Taita-Taveta County. They are among the largest and most famous wildlife parks in the country.
Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park are separated by the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway and the railway line, making them easily accessible by both road and rail.
Key Gates of Tsavo National Park
- Tsavo East: Voi Gate, Buchuma Gate, Sala Gate, Manyani Gate
- Tsavo West: Chyulu Gate, Man Eaters Gate, Mtito Andei Gate, Maktau Gate, Ziwani Gate
How to Get to Tsavo East National Park
- By Road: From Mombasa, it takes about 3-4 hours to reach the park. From Nairobi, the journey is about 5-6 hours via the Nairobi-Mombasa Road. Visitors can also enter from Malindi using the western route.
- By Air: Charter flights are available from Nairobi or Mombasa to several airstrips inside Tsavo East. These include Voi Airstrip, Sala Airstrip, Aruba Airstrip, Satao Airstrip, Bachuma Airstrip, Mopo Airstrip, Sangayaya Airstrip, Ithumba Airstrip, and others. Air travel offers a faster and more scenic way to enter the park.
How to Get to Tsavo West National Park
- By Road: From Mombasa, the trip takes about 3-4 hours, while from Nairobi it takes around 5-6 hours via the Nairobi-Mombasa Road.
- By Air: Charter flights from Nairobi or Mombasa land at various airstrips in Tsavo West. These include Jipe Airstrip, Kamboyo Airstrip, Tsavo Gate Airstrip, Kasigua Airstrip, Finch Hattons Airstrip, Maktau Airstrip, and Ziwani Airstrip.
Tsavo West can also be reached from Amboseli National Park, making it a good option for travelers who want a combined safari covering more than one park.
Many visitors choose to combine a safari in either Tsavo East or Tsavo West with a Mombasa beach holiday. This allows them to enjoy both Kenya’s wildlife and its beautiful coastline in one trip.
Whether by road or air, access to both parks is convenient, making them top choices for anyone planning a Kenya safari.
