Tsavo East National Park

“Theatre of the Wild” The sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300 kilomtere long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, make for an adventure unlike any other in the Tsavo East. The park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust –red elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk and the prolific bird life features 500 recorded species.

Park Activities

  • Bird Watching

  • Camping

  • Game Viewing

  • Trekking

How to Get There

  • Roads: The park’s Mtito Andei Gate is 233 km south of Nairobi and 250 km north of Mombasa on the main Nairobi-Mombasa Road. Distances: Nairobi to Mtito Andei (233 km), Mtito Andei to Voi (96 km), Voi to Mombasa (153 km). From Malindi, take the western road (C103) and enter via Sala Gate.

  • Airstrips: Voi, Aruba, Satao, Sala, Ithumba, Sangayaya, Mopeo, Bachuma, and Cottars.

Attractions

  • Home to most large mammals, including vast herds of dust-red elephants, rhinos, buffalo, lions, leopards, pods of hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, lesser kudu, gerenuk, and hirola.

  • Prolific birdlife with 500 recorded species.

Accommodation

  • Voi Safari Lodge

  • Voi Wildlife Lodge

What to Bring

  • Drinking water, picnic items, and camping equipment for overnight stays.

Highlights

  • Nicknamed “Theatre of the Wild”

  • Famous for dust-red elephants bathing in the Galana River

  • Home to the 300 km long Yatta Plateau – the world’s longest lava flow

  • Kenya’s largest protected area, rich in wildlife and diverse landscapes

  • Hosts most large mammals including rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, and rare species like lesser kudu, gerenuk, and hirola

  • Over 500 recorded bird species – ideal for bird watching

  • Activities: bird watching, camping, game viewing, and trekking

  • Accessible by road from Nairobi (233 km), Mombasa (250 km), and Malindi (via Sala Gate)

  • Multiple airstrips: Voi, Aruba, Sala, Ithumba, and others

  • Accommodation: Voi Safari Lodge, Voi Wildlife Lodge

  • Recommended to carry: drinking water, picnic items, camping gear if staying overnight