Kenya’s largest national park and one of Africa’s most dramatic — vast, wild, and defined by its red-earthed elephants, who take on an extraordinary terracotta colour from the iron-rich soil. Tsavo’s “mane-less” lions are another curiosity. The Galana River provides a year-round wildlife corridor through otherwise arid terrain, drawing large concentrations of animals.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★★☆ Infrastructure: ★★★☆☆ Photography: ★★★★☆
Adventure: ★★★☆☆ Exclusivity: ★★★☆☆ Value for Money: ★★★★☆ Scenery: ★★★★☆
Key wildlife: African elephant (red/terracotta coloured), “mane-less” Tsavo lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, hippo, Nile crocodile, giraffe, zebra, gerenuk, Hirola antelope (critically endangered)
Best for: Large-scale wilderness exploration, red elephants, Kenya coast combinations
Best time: June–October; January–February
More about this reserve will be added here over time.
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