Spanning 21,000 sq km, Kenya’s largest park promises an unforgettable adventure from sunrise to sunset.
The Nairobi–Mombasa highway divides Tsavo National Park into Tsavo East and Tsavo West.
Tsavo West is the smaller of the two, covering approximately 9,000 square kilometres, while Tsavo East spans about 12,000 square kilometres.
The landscape here is truly breathtaking, characterized by dramatic scenery and rich natural beauty. The park is also abundant in wildlife, including the famous Big Five, hundreds of bird species and a wide variety of other game species.
Key points of interest include the Mzima Springs, a natural oasis of crystal-clear water that flows from an underground lava tunnel. Other attractions include the Shetani Lava Flow, Chaimu Lava Flow, the Roaring Rock, and many more.
Tsavo National Park is also historically significant as the home of the infamous man-eating lions that killed over 100 railway construction workers at the Tsavo River bridge in 1898, before being hunted down and killed by one Henry Patterson.
The Lugard Falls in Tsavo East are a popular sight. Here, many stop for a panorama photo and picnic lunch break.
The soil is red and so are the elephants.
Each day we start early, best time to spot the predators. We visit the popular water points where we may witness an elephant mud bathing session. Baby elephants and their older sisters and brothers love it.
Lions can also be seen, especially at drinking points. The leopard is also a common sighting and occasionally, the cheetah or even the African wild dogs.
Tsavo is massively expansive. We concentrate on the prime and popular locations. This increases our chances and it brings out the best of Tsavo.
For lunch, we can either have a leisurely picnic in the bush or return to the lodge, depending on our interests and the weather.
With the big tuskers and the beautiful landscape, Tsavo is also one of our photo safari destinations.
Best time to visit
From June through October is the best time to visit, offering a perfect balance of favorable weather and exceptional game viewing. Warm daytime temperatures give way to cooler nights, while animals are drawn to water areas, increasing the chances of remarkable wildlife sightings.