Amboseli National Park vs Tsavo East National Park
Compare Amboseli National Park and Tsavo East National Park side-by-side: wildlife, lodges, climate, and best time to visit.
Amboseli National Park
KenyaFamous for its large herds of elephants and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. The park's diverse habitats, from dry lake beds to wetlands, support a wide array of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and a rich birdlife.
Tsavo East National Park
KenyaOne of Kenya's oldest and largest parks, known for its vast, open plains, the Yatta Plateau (one of the world's longest lava flows), and the Lugard Falls. It's home to the 'red elephants' (due to dust bathing in red soil), as well as lions, leopards, and rhinos.
Amboseli National Park
Tsavo East National Park
Size & Status
Area
392 km²
11,747 km²
IUCN Category
II
II
Malaria risk
moderate
moderate
Crowding
Moderate
Quiet
Wildlife
Total species
111
105
Mammals
1
1
Birds
93
84
Lodges
Total lodges
7
6
Eco lodges
0
0
Family lodges
0
0
Access
Nearest airport
Amboseli Airport
Lugard Falls South Airport
Airport distance
1 km
23 km