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

    Kenya

    Famous 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

    Kenya

    One 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