Tsavo West and Tsavo East together make up the largest National Park in Kenya, covering nearly 22,000 km2, making it one of the largest in the world.
Kenya is divided into East and West regions by a road and railway that runs through The Park, which is located halfway between Mombasa and Nairobi.
Generally level, with dry plains that the Galana River flows across, the larger Tsavo East offers a vast and largely unexplored wilderness of arid bush with some of the most dramatic landscapes in Kenya.
The Yatta Plateau and Lugard Falls are two more features; baobab trees are also frequently seen. The park feels even more secluded and rewarding because much of the area north of the Galana River is closed and only a small number of private safari operators are permitted entry. Along with rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, gerenuk, and lesser kudu, to name a few species, large herds of dust red elephants can be found. With nearly 500 species recorded, birding is exceptional.
Part of the Greater Tsavo National Park, Tsavo West was established in 1948. Not as dry as the eastern Park, the savannah ecosystem is made up of rocky ridges, belts of riverine vegetation, open grasslands, and Acacia woodlands.
There is still an abundance of wildlife in this area, but there are more documented bird species because of the diverse vegetation and habitat. Along with more lodges and day- and overnight safari guests from Mombasa, the park has also undergone more development.
