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Tsavo Safari Camps and Lodges

Tsavo East & Tsavo West: Kenya’s Largest Wilderness

Tsavo is Kenya’s ultimate frontier—a vast, untamed wilderness comprising two distinct parks that together form one of the largest protected areas in Africa. Tsavo East is defined by its endless savannah plains, the winding Galana River, and the iconic Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest lava flow, while Tsavo West offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, the lush Mzima Springs, and sweeping views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Together, these parks are home to the legendary “red elephants” (dust-covered from the iron-rich soils), the famous man-eating lions of Tsavo, and one of the continent’s largest elephant populations. With accommodation ranging from historic safari lodges to ultra-luxury tented camps and rustic fly-camping retreats, Tsavo delivers a raw, authentic safari experience far from the crowds.

Tsavo East National Park

Luxury & Mid-Range Lodges & Camps

  • Ashnil Aruba Lodge – A 40-room lodge overlooking the Aruba Dam in the heart of Tsavo East, where the waters attract large numbers of elephants, giraffe, zebra, and lion, with game drives, guided walks, and excellent birding.
  • Galdessa Camp – An exclusive-use, self-catering retreat owned by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust with five thatched bandas beneath doum palms on the Galana River, offering foster parents of Sheldrick elephants exclusive access to the nearby Voi Reintegration Unit.
  • Galdessa Little Camp – An exclusive-use luxury eco-camp on the banks of the Galana River with three spacious tents accommodating up to six guests, operated by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and offering sweeping river views, a swimming pool, and special access to visit the orphan elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Voi Reintegration Unit for Foster Parents.
  • Ithumba Camp – A four-tent luxury self-catering retreat owned by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, perched halfway up Ithumba Hill in Tsavo East’s remote northern area with breath-taking views across Tsavo’s vast landscape and exclusive access to the Trust’s Ithumba elephant orphans.
  • Ithumba Hill Camp – A luxury self-catering retreat halfway up Ithumba Hill in Tsavo East’s remote northern area, owned by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and offering breath-taking views across Tsavo’s vast landscape for guests visiting the Trust’s elephant orphans
  • Ithumba Private Camp – A private, exclusive-use tented camp in the remote northern Tsavo East, operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and offering intense interaction with the semi-habituated elephant release herd in a remarkable conservation project, available only for private groups of up to six to eight guests and usually reserved for major donors and sponsors of the Trust.
  • Satao Camp – A rustic luxury tented camp with 20 spacious en-suite tents nestled around a central waterhole that hosts thousands of elephants, offering excellent game viewing from your private veranda without even leaving camp.
  • Sentrim Tsavo Camp – A mid-range tented camp with 25 en-suite rooms near Buchuma Gate in southeastern Tsavo East, featuring a swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, spa, restaurant and bar, and game drives into the park.
  • Voi Wildlife Lodge – A well-known lodge inside Tsavo East positioned on a natural watering hole, offering wildlife viewing right from your room or the lodge’s viewing decks, with easy access via Voi town.

Eco & Speciality Camps

  • Kilimani Tented Camp – An intimate and budget-friendly camp near the Tsavo River amidst acacia trees, offering excellent birdwatching alongside big game sightings without compromising on comfort.
  • Manyatta Camp – A camp nestled in the grasslands of Tsavo East National Park just 8 km off the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, with spectacular views of volcanic outcrops such as the Kasigau Hills.

Other Tsavo East Options

  • Man Eaters Lodge – A lodge with river views, a restaurant, shared lounge, bar, garden, and year-round outdoor pool, named after the infamous man-eating lions of Tsavo.

Tsavo West National Park

Luxury Lodges & Camps

  • Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp – An ultra-luxurious tented camp set among natural springs and hippo-filled pools in Tsavo West, featuring glamorous tented suites with wide decks, outdoor showers, and freestanding copper tubs, along with guided game drives, bush walks, spa treatments, and candlelit dinners beneath the stars.
  • Kipalo Hills – A delightfully rustic tented camp with eight comfortable East African-style canvas suites perched along the Mbulia Hills, offering sweeping views over the Tsavo Plains and Mount Kilimanjaro, with day and night game drives, guided bush walks, fly-camping, and cultural visits to local Maasai villages.
  • Salt Lick Safari Lodge – A distinctive lodge in Tsavo West offering comfortable accommodation and complimentary WiFi, known for its unique architectural design and wildlife viewing opportunities.
  • Soroi Lions Bluff Lodge – A Gold Eco-Rated lodge perched atop a picturesque hill in the Lumo Conservancy with 11 elegant suites offering breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Taita Hills, and the Tsavo ecosystem, featuring an infinity pool, in-room massages, a private wildlife hide, and a strong commitment to community and conservation projects .
  • Umani Springs – A stunning luxury eco-lodge tucked within the leafy canopy of the Kibwezi Forest in the Chyulu Hills, part of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Collection, with just three beautifully designed cottages accommodating up to ten guests on an exclusive-use basis and offering a rare opportunity to observe orphaned elephants from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Reintegration Unit as they take their next steps toward independence.

Mid-Range Lodges & Camps

  • Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge – One of Tsavo’s oldest and most popular lodges inside Tsavo West, featuring comfortable rooms with sweeping views of the Chyulu Hills and a wildlife-rich waterhole visited daily by elephants and buffalo, with the iconic Lion Rock breakfast and sundowner experience included.
  • Ngulia Safari Lodge – A lodge with a full-service spa, outdoor pool, and panoramic views, well-positioned for game viewing in Tsavo West.
  • Severin Safari Camp – A tentalow in the Kitani Wildlife Area featuring a restaurant, outdoor pool, bar/lounge, gym, and conference centre.
  • Soroi Cheetah Tented Camp – An authentic mid-range tented camp with eight rustic tents (including two family tents) nestled on the lower slopes of the same hill as Lions Bluff in the Lumo Conservancy, offering breathtaking conservancy views, a communal mess area for panoramic sunsets, and game drives, bush walks, and cultural experiences at an accessible price point
  • Soroi Leopards Lair Cottages – An intimate enclave of just five en-suite cottages on the same escarpment as Lions Bluff in the Lumo Conservancy, offering self-catering options, a photographic hide, sundowner deck, and a boutique, personalised safari experience with panoramic views of the Savannah, Taita Hills, and Kilimanjaro .

Eco & Speciality Camps

  • Rhino Valley Camp – A tented camp near the boundary of Tsavo West that prioritises eco-tourism and sustainable practices, offering great wildlife viewing opportunities including chances to see the rare black rhino, which the camp actively helps protect.

Other Tsavo West Options

  • Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa – A 5-star resort in Tsavo offering accommodation with a garden, outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, and spa facilities.