Mtito Andei is a small town in Makueni County, in south-eastern Kenya. It sits on the Nairobi to Mombasa highway, the main road that many travellers follow between the capital and the coast, which makes it an easy stop on a longer journey.
Why visit
The town is best known as a gateway to the Tsavo national parks. Travellers who want to enter the parks often pass through or stop here, so for many visitors it marks the start of a safari rather than the destination itself. The surrounding landscape is dry savannah, typical of this part of the country.
What to expect
- A quiet, small-town setting, with the pace of a roadside stop rather than a city.
- Easy access from the highway, which suits a break in a longer trip.
- A convenient base for exploring the Tsavo parks nearby.
Because the town is small, it is worth checking ahead what services are available, such as fuel, food and accommodation, and planning your onward route to the parks in advance.
If you are travelling between Nairobi and the coast, Mtito Andei offers a practical place to pause and a way into one of Kenya's large wildlife areas.