Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s oldest and largest parks, is a living symbol of African wilderness. Covering vast savannahs crossed by the Galana River, the park offers breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters. One of its most iconic sights is that of the dust-red elephants bathing and spraying each other in the deep blue waters of the palm-fringed river — a scene that perfectly captures the soul of Africa.
Home to most of the continent’s larger mammals, Tsavo East shelters massive herds of elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, and leopards. Pods of hippos and crocodiles inhabit the riverbanks, while graceful species like the waterbuck, lesser kudu, gerenuk, and the rare Hirola add to the park’s diversity.
Bird enthusiasts will find paradise here, with over 500 recorded species painting the skies — from majestic raptors to vibrant bee-eaters. The awe-inspiring 300-kilometre-long Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest lava flow, adds a dramatic geological backdrop to this untamed land.
Tsavo East is more than a national park — it’s a timeless realm of raw beauty, where nature reigns supreme and every sunrise promises a new adventure.
