Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East National Park is one of Kenya’s largest and oldest national parks, covering an impressive 13,747 km². Known as the “Theatre of the Wild”, it offers vast open savannahs, dramatic landscapes, and a sense of untamed wilderness that few parks can match.The park is famous for its large herds of “red elephants”, whose reddish color comes from dust-bathing in the park’s rich, red volcanic soil. Other wildlife includes lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and over 500 bird species.Key highlights include the Galana River, which meanders through the park, the scenic Aruba Dam, and Lugard Falls, where the river cascades through a series of rapids and rock formations. Tsavo East’s sheer size allows for rewarding game drives with fewer crowds, making it ideal for travelers seeking a truly wild African safari.Its strategic location between Nairobi and Mombasa also makes it a perfect stopover for those combining a safari with a Kenyan coast holiday.