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As of 28 October 2026, Kenya Wildlife Service lists non-resident adult fees of USD 80 for Tsavo East and Tsavo West, USD 90 for Amboseli and USD 25 for Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, with lower child rates. Residents and East African citizens pay in shillings. The fees took effect on 1 October 2025 and were challenged in court; see the note below.
Updated 28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Comparisons
If you only have one free day, the Tsavo East day trip gives you a full day of game drives and gets you back for dinner. If you can spare a night, an overnight safari adds sunset and early-morning drives, when animals are most active, and splits the 3–4 hour drive from the coast over two days.
Updated 28 October 2026 · 2 min read
Comparisons
Tsavo East (about 13,747 km²) is flat, open and known for red elephants and big herds; Tsavo West (about 9,065 km²) is hillier and greener, with springs, lava flows and a rhino sanctuary. Tsavo East suits a day trip from the coast. Tsavo West is 4–5 hours from Mombasa, so it suits overnight safaris.
Updated 28 October 2026 · 2 min read
Seasons
The best time to visit Tsavo is the dry season: June to October and January to February. April and November–December are the wettest months. Tsavo can be visited all year, and migrant birds are present from November to April.
Updated 28 October 2026 · 2 min read
Costs & fees
Prices depend on the trip, the group size and whether park fees are included, so we quote each trip individually. As a benchmark, Kenya Wildlife Service lists a non-resident adult fee of USD 80 for Tsavo East before you pay for transport, a guide and a vehicle. Watch for prices that exclude park fees.
Updated 28 October 2026 · 2 min read
Planning
Pack light, neutral layers, a warm top for the early start, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, closed shoes, binoculars and a camera. For a day trip you only need a small bag; for an overnight add a torch, chargers and any medication.
Updated 28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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