Tsavo National Parks
A vast wilderness of red elephants, volcanic landscapes, and natural springs.
Best Time to Visit
June – October (also Jan–Feb): best wildlife viewing at waterholes
Known For
One of the world's largest protected wildlife areas
Kenya's Wild Frontier
Tsavo is one of the largest protected wildlife areas in the world, covering vast wilderness landscapes of volcanic hills, lava fields, savannahs, rivers, and dense bushland. Its vastness gives visitors a sense of remote wilderness and adventure rarely matched elsewhere in East Africa.
Two Parks, One Wilderness
Split by the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, Tsavo divides into two distinct halves each with its own terrain, wildlife, and history worth exploring on its own terms.
Tsavo East
Known for its open terrain and large herds of "red elephants," named after the reddish dust they spray on themselves. The Galana River cuts through the park and supports crocodiles, hippos, and numerous bird species. One of the park's best-known features is the Yatta Plateau, one of the world's longest lava flows. The park is also historically famous for the "Man-Eaters of Tsavo," two lions that attacked railway workers during the construction of the Uganda Railway in the 1890s.
Wildlife
With more varied scenery, including volcanic cones, rocky outcrops, springs, and swamps. A major attraction is the Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear water emerges from underground streams originating from the Chyulu Hills, letting visitors observe hippos and fish through underwater viewing chambers. The park supports elephants, rhinos, leopards, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and many antelope species, its dramatic scenery makes it one of Kenya's most visually striking safari regions.
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