Here's a brief guide to Kenya's major National Parks and Reserves.
Tsavo East National Park is huge. Over 11,747 square km of bushy grasslands, open plains, and semi-arid acacia scrub make up Kenya’s oldest and largest Game Park. Tsavo is credited with one of the world’s leading biodiversity strongholds. From red brown rivers surrounded by green grass and doum palms, to the endless plains covered in red dust, with a single surviving acacia tree, the scenery is constantly changing. Tsavo abounds with elephant, buffalo, giraffe, and lion. And while you are chasing the big ones, there are always waterbuck, gazelle, zebra and kudu to watch. Not to mention over 500 species of birds.
Tsavo is so close to the hotel that there are numerous driving options as well as flying options available. At just a 2 hour drive it is possible to do shorter, 1 night 2 day long safaris which are not recommended with the further flung locations where 2 or more nights is suggested. It is also possible to take the short, 30 minute flight up to Tsavo, have a wonderful bush breakfast, a good game drive and then fly back to the hotel in time for lunch!
Our favourite options for Tsavo include staying at private camps or houses where you are the only guests; getting you far, far away from the madding crowd. We also recommend taking a bush walk or two, a magical experience for anyone. A night drive also is an experience not to be missed!
Whether you stay for a few hours, a single night or several, Tsavo has something to offer everyone; just let us know what your interests are and we can make an itinerary to suit you.
