Tsavo East National Park

One of the biggest national parks in Kenya, Tsavo East lies in the country’s southwest, en route between Nairobi and Mombasa. It encompasses sprawling desert plains that provide a habitat for Cape buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes and impala, as well as vervet monkeys, white-tailed mongoose and black rhinoceros.

A highlight of visiting the park is spotting its unique Tsavo lions, with the adult males often completely lacking a mane. More than 500 bird species have been recorded in Tsavo East National Park, including kestrels, buzzards and kingfishers, not to mention a healthy population of ostriches.

Aside from its wildlife wonders, Tsavo East National Park also encompasses a 1.6-kilometre inselberg known as the Mudanda Rock and the world’s longest lava flow - Yatta Plateau. Exceptional wildlife-viewing can be enjoyed along the palm-fringed Gala River, which is also home to the whitewater rapids of Lugard Falls.

Spot unique Tsavo lions during your Kenya-Tanzania safari with one of our action-packed tour packages below.