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Tsavo
Coast / Eastern

Tsavo

Best time: June to October and January to February (dry seasons ideal for game viewing). National Park

About Tsavo

Tsavo National Park, split into Tsavo East and Tsavo West, is one of the world's oldest and largest wildlife sanctuaries. Famed for its iconic red dust elephants—which roll in the iron-rich soil—the park features dramatic landscapes including the Yatta Plateau, Mzima Springs, and roaring rivers teeming with hippos and crocodiles.

Highlights

  • Spotting the famous red dust elephants of Tsavo
  • Underwater viewing of hippos and fish at Mzima Springs
  • Exploring the massive Yatta Plateau lava flow
  • Game drives across vast acacia-dotted savannahs

Practical Information

Getting there: Accessible via road from Mombasa or Nairobi, or by scheduled charter flights to local airstrips. Requirements: National park entry fees apply. Currency: KES / USD.

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Best Time June to October and January to February (dry seasons ideal for game viewing).
Region Coast / Eastern
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