Tsavo West National Park Best Time To Visit
Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.
Tsavo West National Park is best visited during the drier months, from June to October and January to February. Although the park can be visited year-round, conditions are more difficult during the peaks of the Wet season (April and November). At this time, animals tend to spread out due to the abundance of water and food, and the vegetation can become quite dense.
June to October Dry Season
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Wildlife viewing can be excellent
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Sunny conditions with almost no rain
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There is less malaria around in the Dry season
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The conditions make for dry and dusty days
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Scenically not as appealing with hazy skies
November to May Wet Season
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Beautiful and lush scenery in the park
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Lower rates may apply from April to June (low season)
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Best time for bird watching, with migratory birds present
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Driving conditions can be bad in April, May and November
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Animals disperse and can be difficult to see
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Amboseli National Park
- Buffalo Springs NR
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Masai Mara NR
- Samburu National Reserve
- Tsavo East National Park
- Tsavo West National Park