Tsavo National Park Entrance Fee

In this section we will look at

1.)About Tsavo National Park

2.)History of Tsavo National Park

3.)Tsavo National Park Location

4.)Tsavo East vs. Tsavo West National Park

5.)Tsavo East Entrance Fee

6.)Tsavo National Park Animals

7.)FAQ about Tsavo National Park

About Tsavo National Park

Tsavo National Park is one of the largest national parks in Kenya, covering about 22,000 square kilometers. It is divided into two sections: Tsavo East – Known for its open savannah, red elephants, and the Galana River. Tsavo West – Features rugged landscapes, volcanic hills, Mzima Springs, and dense vegetation.

History of Tsavo National Park

Tsavo National Park was established in 1948 and later divided into two separate parks: Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park. The park is famous for its historical connection to the Man-Eaters of Tsavo—a pair of lions that killed railway workers during the construction of the Kenya-Uganda Railway in the late 19th century. It remains one of Kenya's oldest and largest wildlife conservation areas.

Tsavo National Park Location

Tsavo National Park is located in southeastern Kenya, between Nairobi and Mombasa. It stretches across Taita-Taveta County and parts of Kitui County and Makueni County.

Tsavo east vs Tsavo west national park

Features	Tsavo East	Tsavo West
Landscape	Open Savannah ,Semi-arid	Rocky Terrain ,Hills,Forest
Wildlife	Large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, leopards	Elephants, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles
Attractions	Yatta Plateau, Lugard Falls, Aruba Dam	Mzima Springs, Shetani Lava Flow, Chyulu Hills
Accessibility	Easier access, better game viewing	More rugged, scenic

Tsavo East Entrance Fee

Kenyan Adult	515Ksh
Kenyan Child	215Ksh
Resident Adult	515Ksh
Resident Child	215Ksh
Non-Resident Adult	52USD
Non-Resident Child	35USD

Tsavo National Park Animals

The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including: Big Five: Lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, rhinos Cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles Over 500 bird species

FAQ about Tsavo National Park

Tsavo National Park is in Which County?

Tsavo East is mainly in Taita-Taveta County and partly in Kitui and Tana River counties.Tsavo West is in Taita-Taveta County.

Best Time to Visit Tsavo National Park

The best time to visit is during the dry seasons (June to October and January to February) when animals gather around water sources, making them easier to spot. The rainy seasons (March to May and November to December) make roads muddy but offer lush scenery and fewer crowds.