Overview
Together, Tsavo East and West form one of the largest protected areas in Africa. It is a vast wilderness of red earth, lava flows and crystal springs, famous for its dust-red elephants.
Duration
3 nights · 4 days
Best Time to Visit
June to October and January to February.
What You'll See
Red elephants
Their skin is coloured by Tsavo's red volcanic soil.
Mzima Springs
Crystal pools with an underwater hippo viewing chamber.
Lugard Falls
Rapids rushing through water-sculpted rock.
Shetani Lava Flow
A young black lava field.
Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
Protecting Tsavo's black rhino.
What You'll Do
- Game drives across two very different parks
- Watch hippos underwater at Mzima Springs
- Walk on the Shetani lava flow
- Sundowners on the Yatta Plateau, one of the world's longest lava flows
Sample Itinerary
Day by Day
- 1
Day 1
Arrive at Tsavo East
Afternoon drive among the red elephants.
- 2
Day 2
Tsavo East
Full day covering Lugard Falls, Aruba Dam and the Yatta Plateau.
- 3
Day 3
Tsavo West
Cross into Tsavo West for Mzima Springs and the Shetani lava flow.
- 4
Day 4
Depart
Morning drive near Ngulia before continuing to the coast or Nairobi.
Every itinerary is fully tailor-made. We'll adjust the pace, hotels and experiences to suit you.
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