Tsavo East National Park is over 11,747 square kilometers of bushy grasslands, open plains, and semi-arid acacia scrub make up Kenya's oldest and largest Game Park. Tsavo is credited with one of the world's leading biodiversity strongholds. From red brown rivers surrounded by green grass and doum palms, to the endless plains covered in red dust, with a single surviving acacia tree, the scenery is constantly changing.
Tsavo's stunning views include the Yatta Plateau, the largest lava flow in the world, Mudanda Rock, which resembles a smaller version of Ayers Rock, and the incredible Lugard Falls. Tsavo receives very little rain, the fantastic scenery make it perfect for those interested in photography.
Wildlife up close at Satao Camp
The main river that passes through this park is the River Galana. A variety of animals can be seen; buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard and cheetah. And while you are chasing the big ones, there are always waterbuck, oryx, klipspringer, gazelle, zebra and kudu to watch. Not to mention over 500 species of birds!
Famous also for its past, Tsavo became known worldwide in the late 1890's for the man-eating lions which slowed the building of the Mombasa-Nairobi train tracks. For several months two large male lions terrorized the railway workers and brought work to a standstill until they were finally killed. Whilst those two animals are no longer in Tsavo, their descendants are; it is not unusual to see large prides lion lazing under a shady bush.
The view from the tower at Satao Camp
The proximity of the Indian Ocean makes Tsavo a popular destination for many safari travelers, who wish to rest and relax either before or after their safari.
Best Times to visit: Sept, Oct, Jan to March
Tsavo East has got one lodge (Voi Lodge), several tented camps (Galdessa, Tsavo Safari Camp, Satao Camp) and public campsites.
