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16 Nov 2025

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Jiziu vs Shirkent treks?

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Asked by: Joe

For easy to moderate treks in June/July, would you recommend Jiziu (Tajik National Park) or Shirkent National Park?

Kelvin Ngugi
Answered by: Kelvin Ngugi

The journey from Nairobi to Tsavo East takes five to six hours, depending on your lodge. So you'll arrive in the evening – maybe with time for a night game drive, but possible not. You'll get a game drive in the morning before heading to Diani.

Kelvin Ngugi

Kelvin Ngugi

Kelvin is the owner and CEO of Olengugih Safaris, a Kenya-based safari specialist which was established in 2019,

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