Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East National Park delivers a sense of scale that is difficult to match. Long horizons, semi arid plains, red earth, river corridors and volcanic features create a distinctly wild atmosphere that suits travellers who enjoy space and extended game drives.

The park is well known for elephants coated in Tsavo’s red soil, while the Galana River forms an important wildlife corridor. The Yatta Plateau adds geological interest and the park supports a wide range of predators, herbivores and dry country birdlife.

Combine Tsavo East with Tsavo West National Park for a fuller Tsavo experience, or connect onward toward Amboseli National Park. See our Kenya safaris for route ideas.

Official visitor guidance is available from the Kenya Wildlife Service Tsavo East National Park page.

Elephants, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, antelope, lion, leopard, cheetah and other species occur across a very large landscape, so sightings reward time and patient game viewing.

Tsavo East supports rich dry country and migratory birdlife, with riverine habitats adding further diversity.

Drier months from June to October and January to February usually provide easier wildlife viewing. Green season travel can be very rewarding for birding and landscape photography.

Tsavo East is generally hot and dry, with seasonal rains bringing rapid changes to vegetation and road conditions.

The park is commonly approached from Nairobi, Mombasa or the coast by road, with airstrips serving selected safari operations.