Journey
Follow the A23 east from Taveta through Maktau to the Maktau Gate of Tsavo West National Park.
Firsthand material by Liv Kenya
Fuel up, carry water, and confirm the chosen gate and current park conditions before departure.
Travel times vary with traffic, weather, and road conditions.
Typical duration: 75 minutes
Fuel up, carry water, and confirm the chosen gate and current park conditions before departure.
Day visitors should arrive well before the normal 6:00 PM closing time and verify current fees and route conditions with KWS.
Day visitors should arrive well before the normal 6:00 PM closing time and verify current fees and route conditions with KWS.
Further viewing
Featured video
Video by Liv Kenya
Tsavo West, Severin Safari Camp, and Lake Chala complete the Taita-Taveta discovery loop.
Destination Place
The Journey explains how to reach it. Continue to the Place page for the reason to go, what to expect, local knowledge, photographs, and onward Journeys.
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