Garsen[2] is a small town located in Tana River County, Kenya.

It is on the west bank of the Tana River.

[3] Garsen is located on the banks of the Tana River, in Tana River County, approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of Hola, the location of the county headquarters.

[4] It lies along the Malindi–Garissa Road, approximately 112 kilometres (70 mi) north of Malindi.

[5] Garsen marks the western end of the 122 kilometres (76 mi)[6] Garsen–Witu–Lamu Highway.