Tsavo National Park.

Tsavo National Park is one of Kenya’s largest and most iconic wildlife reserves, covering an area of approximately 22,000, its divided into two sections.

Tsavo East National Park: Size 13,747 km2

Key Features of Tsavo East National Park.

• Drier and flatter landscape.
• Famous for the “Red Elephant” due to dust bathing in the red soil.
• Lugard Falls – a series of rapids of the Galana River.
• Yatta Plateau – One of the world’s longest lava flows.
• Arid wilderness with baobab trees and open plains.

Tsavo West National Park. – Size 9,065 km2

Key Feature at Tsavo West National Park.

• More mountainous and volcanic terrain.
• Mzima Springs (a lush Oasis with hippos, crocodiles, and underwater viewing points).
• Shetani Lava Flows (Ancient volcanic rock formation).
• Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary – a protected area for black rhinos.
• Scenic Landscapes with Chulu Hills nearby.

Wildlife in Tsavo.

• Tsavo National Park is home to the Big Five (Lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo, and rhinos).
• Famous for its large Elephant herds (though poaching has reduced the numbers historically).
• Other animals: Giraffes, Zebras, Cheetahs, Hyenas, wild dogs, and diverse birdlife.

Best time to visit.

• June to October (dry season) – best for wildlife viewing as animals gather near water sources.
• November – May (Wet Season) – Lush greenery, but some roads may be impassable.

How to get there.

• By Road: 5-6 hours’ drive from Nairobi.
• By Air: Scheduled flights are available.

Safari Tours to Tsavo National Park.