Tsavo National Park

Covering 21,000 km², Tsavo National Park is the largest in Kenya, accounting for nearly 4% of the country's total land area on its own. This vast expanse harbours exceptional wildlife and a wide diversity of landscapes, from volcanic hills to sweeping savannah plains.

The park is bisected by the road linking Nairobi to the coast, dividing it into two distinct sections: Tsavo West and Tsavo East.

Tsavo West, covering 9,000 km², bears spectacular traces of its volcanic past. Here you'll find the cooled lava flow of Shetani (meaning “devil” in Swahili) and the Chaimu crater, a site favoured by birdwatchers for observing eagles, falcons and buzzards. This region is also home to the famous Mzima Springs, a network of four natural springs fed by the Chyulu Hills, which supply water to much of the country. These clear waters shelter hippos, crocodiles and fish. Tsavo West also provides habitat for abundant wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, lions, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes and zebras.

Tsavo East, more arid, less visited and wilder, is known for its large elephant herds crossing dusty plains, often coated in the park's famous red earth. The Athi-Galana-Sabaki River winds through this striking landscape, punctuated by notable features such as the Yatta Plateau — the longest solidified lava flow in the world, stretching nearly 300 km — and Lugard Falls, with their small pools and rapids. Leopards, black rhinos, zebras, mongooses and vervet monkeys can also be found here.