The best months to visit Tsavo National Park are Jun – Oct. Dry season; wildlife concentrated at waterholes.
Quick facts
When to go
Kenya's largest wilderness: two vast parks covering 22,000 km² where red-dusted elephants, lions, and rhinos roam landscapes that shift from savannah to volcanic badlands.
Jun – Oct is the busiest window in Tsavo National Park, so accommodation and flights go first. Book ahead. The shoulder weeks either side are usually quieter for the same reason.
Visa & Entry in Tsavo National Park
- Kenya requires an e-Tourist Authorization (eTA), so apply online at etakenya.go.ke for $30. Processing takes 1–3 days. Not available on arrival since 2024
- Direct flights to Nairobi (NBO) from London, Amsterdam, Dubai, and major African cities. Mombasa (MBA) is a 1-hour drive from Tsavo East gate, so fly to Mombasa and enter Tsavo from the south
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries. Proof of vaccine or exemption certificate checked at immigration
For month-by-month detail, itineraries and costs, see the full Tsavo National Park travel guide.
Timezone: EAT (UTC+3) (No daylight saving)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tsavo National Park?
The best months to visit Tsavo National Park are Jun – Oct (Dry season; wildlife concentrated at waterholes), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Tsavo National Park budget breakdown.
