Chyulu Hills & Tsavo National Parks

Tsavo-East is one of Kenya’s oldest and largest Parks, covering approx. 40 per cent of the total area of all of Kenya’s National Parks combined. It is accredited as one of the world’s leading biodiversity strongholds, and is real game-safari territory, where bushy grassland and open plains alternate with semi-arid acacia scrub and woodlands. Green swathes cross the park where the river banks give rise to lush vegetation. North of Galana is a true wilderness; a number of leading tour guides offer private safaris across this area, and camel safaris are also a popular option.

Some 500 bird species have been recorded in the area, including ostrich and migratory kestrels, while buzzards stop at Tsavo-East during their long flight south.

Tsavo-West is easy to reach, located off the main Nairobi-Mombasa road. It offers tremendous views with diverse habitats ranging from mountains, river forest, plains, lakes and grassland. Its plains border Tanzania. The game is varied and includes leopard, cheetah, buffalo, black rhino, elephant, giraffe, lesser kudu, waterbuck, eland, gerenuk, impala, zebra, lion, plains game, crocodile and many smaller mammals including mongoose, hyrax, dik dik and the nocturnal porcupine.

Birdlife is legion and the visitor is constantly meeting with new species. It is an excellent park for visitors who enjoy walking, offering a number of nature trails and the opportunity to explore the Chaimu volcanic crater - guides are available. Mzima Springs is a star attraction, a pool of natural spring water with underwater viewing hides for observing hippos.

Chyulu Hills National Park was opened in January 1983 to protect its unique habitat and maintain its role as a vital catchment area. The Chyulus are a volcanic mountain range with a mix of volcanic cones, the most interesting of which is Shetani. Game includes: buffalo, zebra, giraffe, oryx, lion, leopard and many species of bird and plant.

In and around Chyulu Hills & Tsavo, Kenya
The standard walking safaris and game drives are offered. Tsavo’s rich wildlife ensure any safari in the park is exceptional.

Trips to Masai villages, fly camping, horse riding and water based safaris are also offered at some lodges and camps.