Tsavo East & West
Kenya's wild frontier
- CountryKenya
- Best timeJune – October and January – February
- WildlifeElephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe
Tsavo East and Tsavo West together form one of the largest protected ecosystems on earth. Tsavo East is known for its wide, open plains and dust-red elephants, while Tsavo West offers volcanic hills, springs and rugged scenery.
Don't miss
- Red elephants of Tsavo East
- Mzima Springs and Shetani lava flows (Tsavo West)
- Easy to combine with the coast
Wildlife you may see
Elephant lion buffalo giraffe hippo crocodile diverse birdlife
Getting there: About 4–5 hours by road from Nairobi or Mombasa.
