SafiriTents Campsite in Near The Tsavo East Gate, Voi, Voi: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Near The Tsavo East Gate, Voi, Voi
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A small campsite five minutes from the Tsavo East gate at Voi, with pitches for your own or a rooftop tent, a terrace and campfires allowed.
What is SafiriTents Campsite?
SafiriTents Campsite is a small campground on the edge of Voi, roughly five minutes from the Tsavo East gate and ten minutes from town. It offers ground space for your own tent and stands for rooftop tents, with mountain views and an outdoor dining area.
There is a terrace and free private parking, and campfires are allowed. Groups are welcome. It is a simple base for an early park entry rather than a resort, so bring your own kit and food.
The campsite sits beside Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya's largest protected areas and a stronghold for elephants.
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Camping with an adult | 3-5 years |
Key details
- Price
- Entry from KES 25
- Address
- SafiriTents Campsite, Voi, Taita Taveta County, Voi
- Opening hours
- 24h (self-catering); check-in 2pm, check-out 10am
- How long to plan
- 1 to 2 nights
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
What to expect when you visit
Expect a basic, quiet campsite with room to pitch, a terrace and an outdoor dining area. Bring your own tent, bedding and food, and check whether showers and power are included.
It suits self-drive campers heading into Tsavo East at dawn. Confirm the pitch fee, which booking sites quote per night.
Family essentials
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Safety notes
It is an open campsite near wildlife country: store food securely, keep torches handy and do not walk into the bush at night.
Tickets and costs
- Ticket notes
Booking sites quote from about USD 25 per night; confirm whether that is per pitch or per person.
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Dry season, June to October and January to February
- Busiest times
- Weekends and school holidays
- How to get there
Near the Tsavo East gate at Voi, about five minutes from the gate and ten minutes from town.
- By car
- Off the Nairobi-Mombasa highway at Voi; the final stretch is earth road
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Taxi from Voi town; arrange a pick-up for the morning
- Public transport
Matatu to Voi, then a boda boda with your kit
- Combine with
Voi Wildlife Lodge | Tsavo East National Park (Voi Gate)
- What to bring
Tent and bedding | Food and water | Torch | Cash
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the SafiriTents Campsite opening hours?
- 24h (self-catering); check-in 2pm, check-out 10am. Busiest: Weekends and school holidays.
- How long do you need at SafiriTents Campsite?
- Plan for 1 to 2 nights.
- What is the best time to visit SafiriTents Campsite?
- Dry season, June to October and January to February. It is busiest Weekends and school holidays.
- How do you get to SafiriTents Campsite?
- Off the Nairobi-Mombasa highway at Voi; the final stretch is earth road. Ride-hailing: Taxi from Voi town; arrange a pick-up for the morning. Public transport: Matatu to Voi, then a boda boda with your kit Near the Tsavo East gate at Voi, about five minutes from the gate and ten minutes from town.
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