Kenya
Tsavo National Park
One of the oldest and largest national parks in Kenya, Tsavo's enormous 22 000 square kilometres has been divided into Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, each offering something slightly different, but equally rewarding. The location of the park makes it easily combined with a beach holiday at Mombasa, while it also takes the park off the usual circuit of a Kenyan safari itinerary.
Explore Tsavo National Park
Things to See & Do
Highlights and experiences in Tsavo National Park
The larger of the 2 parks, Tsavo East is a popular combination with Mombasa, and allows for an easy bush and beach holiday. The park is home to some of Kenya's largest elephant herds, which have fascinated visitors due to their red colouring, caused by the volcanic dust of the area. A major feature of the park is the Yatta Plateau, which is the longest lava flow in the world, and attracts an immense number of species of birds.
Less visited than Tsavo East, Tsavo West is home to some incredible landscapes as well as large numbers of wildlife. With relatively recent volcanic activity happening in the area, lava flows and fascinating physical features dominate the park, and create unique backgrounds to your many animal pictures.
Best Time to Visit Tsavo National Park
Month-by-month travel guide with weather, highlights, and expert recommendations.
Compare with other destinationsTsavo National Park in May
Weather
The 'long rains' continue, though often less intense than April. Temperatures are mild, around 24-28°C, with higher humidity.
Highlights
Continued lush scenery and good birdwatching. The park is vibrant and full of new life, with many young animals.
Best Areas
The entire park benefits from the rains; focus on areas with good visibility as game can be more spread out.
Pros
Stunning green landscapes, fantastic photographic opportunities, and very few tourists.
Cons
Road conditions can still be poor, and persistent rain might limit outdoor activities.