Tsavo National Park (East & West)
Kenya’s Epic Wild Theater — Red Dust Elephants & Mzima Springs
About Tsavo National Park (East & West)
Combined, Tsavo East and Tsavo West form Kenya's largest protected wilderness at nearly 22,000 square kilometers. Tsavo East is famous for its iconic "Red Dust Elephants" rolling in oxide-rich volcanic dirt and the Yatta Plateau (the world’s longest lava flow), while Tsavo West features dramatic volcanic cones, Shetani lava flows, and the crystal-clear underwater hippo viewing hide at Mzima Springs.
Key Wildlife Species to Encounter
Tsavo National Park (East & West) boasts extraordinary biodiversity and unique habitat corridors. Top species include:
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
June to October and January to February for best visibility and dry waterhole concentrations.
🎟️ Permits & Park Access
Park Entry: $70 USD per 24 hours.
*Valverde Safaris secures all required wildlife and gorilla permits directly on your behalf.Signature Experiences & Activities
- Mzima Springs Underwater Hippo Viewing Walk
- Shetani Lava Flow Exploration
- Mudanda Rock & Lugard Falls Game Drives
- Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary Night Drives
Frequently Asked Questions — Tsavo National Park (East & West)
Yes! Tsavo is uniquely situated between Nairobi and the Kenyan coast, making it the ideal bush-and-beach safari link using the modern SGR express train.
