National park · Tsavo, Chyulu and Taita, Kenya
Tsavo East National Park
Kenya's largest national park, run by Kenya Wildlife Service, with the Galana River running through it.
The destination
Kenya's largest national park.
Tsavo East covers about 13,747 square kilometres, which Kenya Wildlife Service says makes it the country's largest national park. It was established in April 1948 and lies in Taita-Taveta County.
The Tsavo, Athi and Galana rivers run through the park, and the Yatta Plateau, an old lava flow, runs along it. KWS lists Lugard's Falls, Mudanda Rock and the Aruba Dam viewing point among its highlights, and records more than 500 bird species.
At a glance
- Type
- National park
- Size
- About 13,747 sq km
- Established
- April 1948
- Gates
- Bachuma, Voi, Manyani, Mtito Andei, Sala
- Airstrips
- Voi and Ithumba, plus smaller strips
In the park
Ways to explore.
Photo: Cheetah SafarisKWS lists these among the activities in the park. Camps arrange them in their own ways, so we confirm what is possible for each stay.
Game drives
Drives along the rivers and across the plains, with Lugard's Falls, Mudanda Rock and the Aruba Dam viewing point as KWS highlights.
Guided walks
KWS lists guided walks in Tsavo East. We confirm with your camp who leads them and where.
Night wildlife safaris
KWS lists night wildlife safaris in the park. Ask us which camps can arrange one.
When to go
The park through the year.
Kenya Wildlife Service calls this the high season and the best time for wildlife viewing, with sunny weather and shorter grass.
KWS says the long rains arrive in these months, and many park roads may need a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Weather varies from year to year and sightings are never guaranteed. We plan around the months you can travel.
Source: Kenya Wildlife Service.
Where to stay in Tsavo East National Park
Our selection of camps and lodges.
Photo: Cheetah SafarisAshnil Aruba Lodge
View the propertyA lodge of rooms and tents on the banks of Aruba Dam, in the heart of Tsavo East National Park.
Photo: Sheldrick Conservation LodgesGaldessa Camp
View the propertyAn exclusive-use, staffed self-catering camp above the Galana River in Tsavo East, run by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Photo: Satao CampSatao Camp
View the propertyTwenty tents among tamarind trees beside a waterhole in Tsavo East National Park.
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