About
Taita-Taveta County lies in southeastern Kenya, close to the border with Tanzania. It is a county of wide landscapes, where savannah, scrubland and dry hills stretch toward the horizon, and it is best known as a gateway to the wildlife of the Tsavo National Parks.
What draws visitors
The county is known for its diverse wildlife, and for many travellers the Tsavo National Parks are the main reason to come. The area suits a visit built around game viewing, with the chance to see a wide range of animals in open country that feels remote and unhurried.
Planning a visit
- Location: southeastern Kenya, in East Africa, near the Tanzania border.
- Main attraction: the Tsavo National Parks and their wildlife.
- Type of trip: a destination suited to safari-style touring and nature-focused stays.
- Setting: a county that combines park landscapes with the coastal character of its region.
Because the county spans a large area, it is worth deciding in advance which parts you want to reach and how you will travel between them. A visit here rewards those who come for the wildlife and the open land, and who are happy to build their days around the parks.
