The Theatre of the Wild

Tsavo National Park

Destination

Overview

Tsavo is Kenya’s largest and oldest national park, so vast that it is divided into two distinct sections by the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. Together, they form one of the world's largest wildlife sanctuaries, offering a raw, untamed wilderness that ranges from the flat, heat-shimmering plains of Tsavo East to the volcanic, spring-fed green hills of Tsavo West.
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Destination

Key Highlights

Best Time to Visit

Jun – Oct & Jan– Feb

Location

Southeastern Kenya

Major Attraction

Red Elephants

Activity

Underwater Hippo

Typical Duration

3 – 4 Days
Destination

About the Destination

Tsavo East (13,747 sq. km) is famous for its massive herds of elephants that appear red from the iron-rich soil, the 300km-long Yatta Plateau (the world's longest lava flow), and the legendary "Man-eaters of Tsavo" lions. Tsavo West (9,065 sq. km) is more mountainous and scenic, featuring the Shetani Lava Flows and the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, which is a critical stronghold for the endangered black rhino.
Things to Do

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Mzima Springs

Walk through a lush oasis to an underwater viewing chamber to watch hippos and crocodiles swimming in crystal-clear spring water.

Mudanda Rock

Climb this 1.5km long inselberg that acts as a water catchment, attracting hundreds of elephants to its base during the dry season.

Shetani Lava Flow

Explore the jagged, "devilish" black lava landscape and the nearby caves formed by volcanic activity just 200 years ago.

Lugard Falls

View the white-water rapids of the Galana River as they squeeze through uniquely eroded rock necks.

Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary

Take a dusk game drive in this high-security zone to spot the elusive black rhino.

Aruba Dam

Visit this man-made reservoir for some of the park's highest concentrations of lions, cheetahs, and waterbirds.
Accommodation Options

Comfort for Every Journey

Finch Hattons

An ultra-luxurious eco-camp in Tsavo West featuring a world-class spa and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
From $600/ Night

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

One of the world’s most photographed lodges, featuring rooms on stilts connected by walkways over a busy salt lick.
From $250/ Night

Voi Wildlife Lodge

A large, comfortable lodge located right at the Voi Gate of Tsavo East, perfect for families and transit travelers.
From $100/ Night
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