Tsavo East & West
Coast · 600 metres
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Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East is one of Kenya's largest national parks and is celebrated for its vast wilderness, semi-arid landscapes, and famous red-dusted elephants. The elephants acquire their reddish appearance from rolling in the park's iron-rich soil.
The park features open plains, scrubland, rocky formations, and the Galana River, which attracts a variety of wildlife. Its expansive terrain creates an adventurous, remote safari atmosphere.
Special features: Red elephants, the Galana River, Lugard Falls rapids, the Yatta Plateau lava flow, Mudanda Rock, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and large wilderness landscapes.
Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West is known for its rugged volcanic scenery, rolling hills, lava fields, and natural springs. Compared with Tsavo East, it has more varied terrain and denser vegetation in many areas, giving it a distinctly different safari character.
One of its most famous attractions is Mzima Springs, where clear water flows through lush vegetation and supports hippos, crocodiles, and fish.
Special features: Mzima Springs, Shetani Lava Flow, volcanic hills, dramatic landscapes, the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, diverse wildlife, and scenic viewpoints.