Illustrated Tsavo scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national park's word search puzzle
Free Tsavo word search. We picked 12 themed words — its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: GALANA, LION, ELEPHANT, RHINO, GIRAFFE, ZEBRA, BUFFALO, HIPPO, CROCODILE, LEOPARD, CHEETAH, IMPALA.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Tsavo word list, defined
LION/liːɒn/ · noun
A large carnivorous feline mammal with a short, tawny or golden coat and a long mane in the male, native to Africa and India. It is known for its powerful roar and regal appearance. Related: tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar.
ELEPHANT/ɛˈlɛfənt/ · noun
A large, herbivorous mammal with a long trunk, tusks, and a memory that never forgets. Elephants are found in various parts of the world, including Africa and Asia. Related: mammoth, pachyderm, beast, monster.
RHINO/ˈraɪnoʊ/ · noun
A large, heavily built herbivorous mammal with a horn on its nose, native to Africa and southern Asia. Rhinos are known for their tough skin and aggressive behavior. Related: rhinoceros, rhineceros, black rhino, white rhino.
GIRAFFE/ˈɡɪrɑːf/ · noun
A tall, even-toed ungulate mammal with a long neck and legs, and a distinctive coat pattern. Related: camel, llama, alpaca, okapi.
ZEBRA/ziːbrə/ · noun
A wild or domesticated equine mammal with a black and white striped coat, native to Africa. It is a member of the horse family and is known for its distinctive appearance and social behavior. Related: horse, donkey, mule, pony.
BUFFALO/ˈbʌfəloʊ/ · noun
A large, hooved, herbivorous mammal with a shaggy coat, native to North America. A person who lives in or near a city, especially one who is not from the countryside. Related: bison, beefalo, water buffalo, cape buffalo.
HIPPO/hɪpoʊ/ · noun
A large, herbivorous mammal that lives in rivers and lakes in Africa, having a rounded body, short legs, and a large mouth with big teeth. Hippos are known for their distinctive grunting sounds and ability to hold their breath underwater for long periods. Related: rhinoceros, elephant, giraffe, zebra.
CROCODILE/krɒkədail/ · noun
A large reptile that lives in water and has a long, broad snout and powerful jaws. It is carnivorous and is found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Related: alligator, gator, reptile, predator.
LEOPARD/ˈlɛpərd/ · noun
A large, carnivorous feline mammal with a yellow or golden coat and black spots, native to Africa and Asia. Leopards are known for their agility and stealth. Related: panther, cheetah, jaguar, lynx.
CHEETAH/tʃiːtə/ · noun
A large, fast-running cat with yellowish-brown fur and black spots, native to Africa and Asia. It is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h. Related: leopard, jaguar, lynx, cougar.
IMPALA/ɪmˈpɑːlə/ · noun
A type of antelope native to southern Africa, known for its distinctive horns and reddish-brown coat. It is a medium-sized, agile animal that inhabits grasslands and savannas. Related: antelope, deer, gazelle, pronghorn.