Skip to content Tsavo East National Park is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Kenya, famed for its vast open plains, enormous herds of red elephants, and the meandering Galana River. Its sweeping wilderness offers an authentic, uncrowded safari experience.
Home to the legendary Aruba Dam, Mudanda Rock, and the longest lava flow in the world, Tsavo East is a paradise for wildlife lovers and photographers seeking dramatic scenery and big game in their natural splendour.
Aspects | Description |
|---|---|
Location | Taita-Taveta County, Kenya |
Famous For | Red Elephants & Vast Wilderness |
Size | 13,747 km² |
Wildlife | Red Elephants, Lions & Plains Game |
Activities | Game Drives, River Safaris, Scenic Landmarks |
Tsavo East is famous for its large elephant herds, coated in the region's iconic red dust.
Endless plains offer a sense of space and solitude rarely found in busier parks.
Wildlife congregates along this lifeline, offering superb game viewing and scenery.
Spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and antelope.
Explore iconic landmarks offering panoramic views and dramatic river rapids.
Hundreds of bird species thrive across the park's varied habitats.
Explore vast plains teeming with red elephants and big game.
Follow the river to spot crocodiles, hippos, and thirsty wildlife.
Climb this whaleback rock for sweeping views over a natural dam.
Marvel at the rushing rapids and unusual rock formations.
Visit this man-made dam that attracts abundant wildlife.
Spot a wide range of resident and migratory birds.
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
English and Swahili
✔ Best Wildlife Viewing
✔ Animals at Water Sources
✔ Sparse Vegetation
✔ Great Photography
✔ Lush Scenery
✔ Active Birdlife
✔ Fewer Crowds
✔ Dramatic Landscapes
✔ Newborn Animals
✔ Budget-Friendly
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