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Tsavo National Parks
Kenya’s largest wilderness: red-dusted elephants, lava flows, Mzima Springs and vast open spaces across Tsavo East and Tsavo West.
About Tsavo
Tsavo is made up of two neighbouring national parks, Tsavo East and Tsavo West, which together form one of the largest protected areas in Africa. Split by the Nairobi–Mombasa highway and railway, they cover a huge, wild landscape of open savannah, volcanic hills and riverine forest, with far fewer vehicles than Kenya’s better-known parks.
Tsavo East is famous for its elephants, coloured red by the dust they bathe in, and for the long Yatta Plateau and Lugard Falls on the Galana River. Tsavo West is hillier and greener, with the clear pools of Mzima Springs, where hippos and crocodiles can be watched from an underwater hide, and the black lava flows of Shetani. Lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and lesser kudus are found across both parks.
Tsavo Highlights
- Red-dusted elephants of Tsavo East
- Mzima Springs and its underwater hippo hide
- Shetani lava flows and volcanic hills
- Lugard Falls on the Galana River
- Huge, uncrowded wilderness
- Easy to combine with Amboseli and the coast
Location
- Tsavo East & Tsavo WestSouth-east Kenya, either side of the Nairobi–Mombasa road
- NairobiAbout 4–5 hours by road
- Mombasa & the coastAbout 2–3 hours by road, ideal for safari and beach
Lodges near Tsavo West
Wildlife & Good to Know
Wildlife to look for
- Large herds of red-dusted elephants
- Lions, leopards and cheetahs
- Buffaloes, giraffes and zebras
- Hippos and crocodiles at Mzima Springs
- Lesser kudus, gerenuks and fringe-eared oryx
- A rich variety of dry-country birds
Good to know
- Driest months: June – October and January – February
- Hot and dry: bring sun protection
- About 4–5 hours by road from Nairobi
- Easy to reach from Mombasa and the coast
- Game drives in a private 4x4 with pop-up roof
- Combine with Amboseli and a beach stay at Diani
Tsavo Safaris
All our safaris are private and can be tailored to your dates, budget and choice of lodge.
- Private safaris with your own guide
- Tailor-made to your dates
- KATO bonded member AS/771
- Rated 4.9 on Tripadvisor
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See What Our Guests Are Saying on TripAdvisor
Kennedy really thought of everything and put together a great package with Daydream Safaris.
Our guide, Jackson, was friendly, funny, and had eagle eyes—no animal escaped his notice. We got to see all kinds of animals, from elephants and rhinos to predators. And all up close!
For another trip to Kenya or another safari, I highly recommend Kennedy and especially Jackson, because they gave my friends and me an unforgettable trip! Thank you so much!
The accommodations and food exceeded our expectations, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Highly recommend Day Dream Safari to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara.
But what made this trip truly special was our guide- Mr Jackson, a truly living legend. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals, endless stories about the wildlife and the land, and a way of finding the perfect spot at the perfect moment. His patience, humour and passion turned good sightings into moments I'll be retelling for years. We never felt rushed, and we always felt very looked after.
Although the journey just flew by, and I came home with thousands of photos, dusty boots and a heart full of gratitude. Amazing doesn't cover it. If Kenya is on your list, don't wait. Go, and go with this team. I am already planning to rebook again soon.
From the group, thank you Daydream and the team for the memorable trip. See you again soon.
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