Airstrips in Tsavo East National Park – Tsavo East and Tsavo West are two separate parks that form the large Tsavo National Park in southeastern Kenya. This region is well known for its wildlife, natural scenery, and historical sites. The parks have several airstrips used for flights in and out of the area, making access faster and more convenient for visitors.
Voi Airstrip
Voi Airstrip serves the town of Voi and is the closest airstrip to Tsavo East National Park. It is located at an altitude of 580 meters above sea level and has one tarmac runway, 1,280 meters long.
The airstrip lies on the western edge of the park in Taita-Taveta County, about 290 kilometers southeast of Nairobi’s main international airport.
Satao Airstrip
Satao Airstrip is a small airstrip in Taita-Taveta. It has one runway (15/33) and is located near Aruba Airstrip, Rukinga Ranch Airstrip, Bachuma Gate Airstrip, and Voi Airstrip. The nearest airport with weather reports is Moi International Airport in Mombasa, about 101 kilometers away.
Sala Airstrip
Sala Airstrip is near Sala Gate in Taita-Taveta. It has one runway (15/33) and is close to Buaya Camp Airstrip, Lali Galana Airstrip, and Kulalu Ranch Airstrip.
The nearest airport with weather reports is Malindi Airport, about 100 kilometers away.
Ithumba Airstrip
Ithumba Airstrip is located in Makueni County. It is close to Mutomo Airstrip, Kilalinda Airstrip, and Tsavo Safari Camp Airstrip.
The nearest airport with weather reports is Kilimanjaro International Airport, about 199 kilometers away.
Bachuma Airstrip
Bachuma Airstrip is located near Bachuma Gate in Taita-Taveta. It is within the Nairobi Flight Information Region and is used mainly for small charter flights connecting visitors to the park.
These airstrips make it easy for tourists to reach different parts of Tsavo East quickly, especially for those combining their safari with other destinations in Kenya.
