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Tsavo East National Park
Coastal

Tsavo East National Park

Home to the famous red elephants and maneless lions. One of Kenya's oldest and largest parks.

Size

13,747 km²

From Nairobi

333 km (5-6 hours)

Best Time

June to October and January to February

Tsavo East National Park is one of Kenya's oldest and largest national parks, covering approximately 13,747 square kilometers. Opened in 1948, it's famous for its large herds of red-dusted elephants, maneless lions, and diverse wildlife. The park features the Galana River, Lugard Falls, and the Yatta Plateau — the world's longest lava flow. The landscape is characterized by semi-arid grasslands, savanna, and acacia woodlands.

Wildlife Highlights

Red elephants, maneless lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, over 500 bird species.

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