Warm and dry. One of the planet's last bio-diversity strongholds, the park features bushy grasslands, open plains, semi-arid acacia scrub and woodlands.

Theatre of the wild

The joint mass of Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks forms one of the largest National Parks in the world and covers a massive 4% of Kenya's total land area. Tsavo East, the larger of the two, lies to the east of the Nairobi - Mombasa highway, equi-distant between Nairobi and Mombasa and offers a vast and untapped arena of arid bush which is washed by the azure and emerald meanderings of the Galana River, guarded by the limitless lava reaches of the Yatta Plateau and patrolled by some of the largest elephant herds in Kenya.

What to see
Elephants in Eden

The sight of dust-red elephants wallowing, rolling and spraying each other in Tsavo East with the midnight blue waters of the palm-shaded Galana River, is one of the most evocative images of Africa.

Aruba Dam

The beautiful Aruba dam, located on the north bank of the seasonal Voi River, is visited by thousands of animals and makes a great game viewing destination.

Mudanda Rock

This whale-backed rock towers above a natural dam, which acts as a draw to hundreds of elephants

The longest lava flow in the world

At 300 kilometres in length, the heat-shimmering edge of the Yatta Plateau is the longest lava flow in the world and an ornithological paradise that attracts migrating birds from all over the world.

Lugard's Falls

Named after Captain Lugard, the first proconsul to East Africa, the falls feature a bizarrely eroded rock neck through which the waters of Galana River plunge into foaming rapids and crocodile infested pools.

Spectacular voyages of discovery

Tsavo offers some of the most magnificent game drives in the world - vast herds of dust-red elephants, fat pods of hippo, giant crocodile and a kaleidoscope of bird life are set against a blazing backdrop of endless bush.

Where to stay
Lodges and tented camps

Voi Safari Lodge.

Kingfisher Tented Camp, Malindi.

Ndololo Tented Camp, Voi.

Satao Camp.

Galdessa Camp

Epiya Chapeyu Tented Camp

Patterson's Safari Camp.

Camping

There is only one operational public campsite (offering water and latrines only as follows: Ndololo Campsite (7 km from Voi Gate). "Special" or private campsites (no facilities) exist in a number of locations and these must be booked in advance on an exclusive use basis through the Warden or KWS HQ's in Nairobi.

When to go

The Tsavo East National Park is accessible by 2WD vehicles, and also by air, all year round.

What to take with you.

Drinking water, picnic and camping equipment (if you camp overnight), binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, anti-malarial prophylactics, walking boots and field guides.