Tsavo East National Park
Kenya
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The Theatre of the wild
Tsavo East is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Kenya, covering a staggering 13,747 square kilometers. Known for its literal “limitless” horizons, the park is a land of iron-red dust and ancient baobabs. It offers a raw, off-the-beaten-path safari experience that feels significantly more wild and untamed than the smaller parks of the Rift Valley.
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What to expect
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The Famous “Red Elephants”: Tsavo East is home to Kenya’s largest elephant population. They are famous for their distinct reddish color, a result of bathing in the park’s red volcanic soil to protect their skin from the sun.
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The Legend of the Man-Eaters: The park is steeped in history, most notably the “Man-Eaters of Tsavo”—a pair of lions that terrorized railway workers in the late 1890s. Today, its lion prides remain a major draw.
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Unique Geography: Featuring the Yatta Plateau (the world’s longest lava flow) and the life-giving Galana River, the landscape is a dramatic backdrop for wildlife photography.
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Seasonal Overview
During the dry Season, animals stay close to the Galana River and waterholes, making sightings very predictable, and on the green season it favors more for birdwatchers ( over 500 species ) and seeing the vast red dust turn into vibrant green plains.
Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Satao Camp
Sentrim Tsavo
Voi Safari Lodge
Ashnil Aruba
With a vantage location and just a couple of hours from the coast of Mombasa and about 5 hours drive from Nairobi its’ located on the banks of Aruba Dam which was built in 1952 as a sport fishing recreational point in the park. Several watering holes nearby attract wildlife and spotting animals is easy because the park lies flat with savannah grassland.
Satao Camp
An authentic “out of Africa” experience under large tamarind trees. The tents are arranged in a semi-circle around a highly active waterhole.
Sentrim Tsavo
Located near the Voi Gate, offering modern tented rooms with en-suite bathrooms and a relaxed atmosphere.
Voi Safari Lodge
Situated right at the edge of the park, featuring a spa, fine dining, and views of the elephant-frequented waterholes.
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Search for the “Big Five”: Our expert guides specialize in tracking the “Big Five.” Look for lions in the scrubland, leopards in the riverine trees, and the massive herds of buffalo and red elephants.
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Visit Lugard Falls: Follow the Galana River to these dramatic rapids where the water has carved incredible shapes into the rock over centuries. It’s an ideal spot for a guided walk and crocodile spotting.
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The Mudanda Rock: This 1.6km long inselberg acts as a natural water catchment. From the top, you can look down onto a massive natural dam and watch hundreds of elephants come to drink simultaneously.
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Bird-watching: With over 500 species recorded, including ostriches, kestrels, and buzzards, Tsavo East is a paradise for ornithologists, especially during the migration months.
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The Yatta Plateau: Drive alongside the world’s longest lava flow. This 290km long ridge is a geological marvel and offers a stunning silhouette against the African sunset.
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Aruba Dam Excursion: Visit this man-made marvel that attracts thousands of animals and waterbirds, providing some of the most consistent wildlife viewing in the park.
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