Tsavo is one of the largest conservation area in the world and known for its man-eater lions. It consists of Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, which are divided by Nairobi-Mombasa highway. Tsavo East offers flat plains and endemic yellow baboons. It has also over 350 species of birds. Tsavo West has the highest number of elephant population. Other attractions in the park include the Mzima Springs and Shetani Lava flow. Both Tsavo west and East has various accommodation facilities that range from luxury lodges to luxury tented camps.
Tsavo East National Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in Kenya at 13,747 square kilometres. Situated in a semi-arid area previously known as the Taru Desert it opened in April 1948, it is located near the town of Voi in the Taita-Taveta District of Coast Province. The park is divided into east and west sections by the A109 road and a railway. Named for the Tsavo River, which flows west to east through the national park, it borders the Chyulu Hills National Park, and the Mkomazi
Tsavo West National Park is located in the Coast Province of Kenya. The park covers an area of 9,065 square kilometres. The A109 road Nairobi-Mombasa and a railway divides it from the adjoining Tsavo East National Park. Tsavo West is a more popular destination on account of its magnificent scenery, Mzima Springs, rich and varied wildlife, good road system, rhino reserve, rock climbing potential and guided walks along the Tsavo River. The park is operated by Kenya Wildlife Service