Tsavo national park

Tsavo National Park is Kenya’s largest national park, and one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. It’s split into two sections: Tsavo East and Tsavo West, each offering distinct landscapes and experiences.
Overview of Tsavo National Park:
Location:
Situated in southeastern Kenya, between Nairobi and Mombasa.
Covers an area of about 22,000 square kilometers (8,500 square miles).
Tsavo East National Park
Size: ~13,747 km²
Best Known For:
Red Elephants (coated in red dust from the park’s soil)
Vast open savannah and scrubland
Yatta Plateau – the world’s longest lava flow (300 km)
Galana River – lined with palm trees and frequented by crocodiles and hippos
Wildlife: Elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, and many bird species.
Accessibility: Easier to access from Mombasa; ideal for day trips.
Tsavo West National Park
Size: ~9,065 km²
Best Known For:
Dramatic landscapes – hills, lava flows, and springs
Mzima Springs – clear spring-fed pools with hippos and crocodiles, viewable from an underwater observation chamber
Shetani Lava Flow – ancient black lava fields
Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary – home to endangered black rhinos
Wildlife: Elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and diverse birds and reptiles.
Scenery: More mountainous and forested than Tsavo East, with better water sources