Tsavo East National Park
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Kenya Tsavo / south-east Kenya 3 tours

Tsavo East National Park

One of the world's largest wildlife reserves — famous red-dust elephants and the Yatta Plateau.

Country

Kenya

Region

Tsavo / south-east Kenya

Best time

June–October; January–February

About Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East is open, semi-arid country crossed by the Galana River and the 290-km Yatta Plateau (the longest lava flow on Earth). Its red-dust elephants, Aruba Dam, and Mudanda Rock make it one of Kenya's most evocative wildernesses.

Highlights

  • Red-dust elephants
  • Yatta Plateau lava flow
  • Aruba Dam game viewing
  • Mudanda Rock

Best time to visit

June–October; January–February

Itineraries

Tours that visit Tsavo East National Park

Choose a curated departure or use any of these as a starting point — we'll tailor the itinerary, dates and pace to you.

Southern Kenya: Amboseli + Tsavo East + Tsavo West — 8 Days
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Kenya
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$2390/pp
8 days / 7 nights
Wildlife Safaris Easy

Southern Kenya: Amboseli + Tsavo East + Tsavo West — 8 Days

Kilimanjaro's elephants, Tsavo's red giants, and Mzima Springs' underwater hippos.

  • Airport transfers (Nairobi pick-up and Mombasa or Nairobi drop-off)
  • 7 nights accommodation on full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • All ground transport in a customised 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof hatch