Together, Tsavo East form one of the largest national parks in the world. Tsavo East is known for its vast, flat plains and the “Red Elephants”—so named because they dust themselves in the park’s iron-rich soil.
Together, Tsavo East form one of the largest national parks in the world. Tsavo East is known for its vast, flat plains and the “Red Elephants”—so named because they dust themselves in the park’s iron-rich soil. Tsavo West offers a more varied landscape of volcanic hills, lava flows, and hidden springs. This is a land of legends, from the “Man-Eaters of Tsavo” to the ancient Yatta Plateau.
Taita-Taveta County, Southeastern Kenya
Approx. 22,000 km² (combined)
200m – 2,000m
June to October and January to February
Crystal-clear pools where hippos and crocodiles can be viewed from an underwater tank.
A series of white-water rapids on the Galana River.
dramatic 8km-long landscape of black volcanic rock.
Seeing the unique red-hued elephants of Tsavo East.
Scaling the impressive cliffs of Tsavo West, such as Kichwa Tembo.
Exploring the vast wilderness to find lions, cheetahs, and diverse birdlife.
East is flatter and more open; West is more mountainous and scenically diverse.
Due to its massive size, wildlife can be more dispersed than in the Mara, but the sightings are incredibly rewarding.
It is easily accessible by road or rail (SGR) from Nairobi or Mombasa.