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Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East National park covers a total area of 13,747 sq.km. It is 4-5 hours drive from either Mombasa or Nairobi. The Joint mass of Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks forms one of the largest National parks in the world and covers a massive 5% of Kenyas total land area. Tsavo East the larger of the two, lies to the east of the Nairobi Mombasa road, equidistant between Nairobi and Mombasa, and offers a vast and untapped arena of arid bush which is washed by azure and emerald meandering of Galana River. Guarded by the limitless lava reaches of Yatta plateau and patrolled by some of the largest elephant herds in Kenya.
The climate of the area is warm and dry, meaning that, the park can be visited all year round.
Major Features / Attractions of Tsavo National Park
Taking a safari to Kenyas Tsavo national park rewards you an incredible experience by its unique features. These include:-
- Elephant in Eden - The sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images of Africa.
- Aruba Dam - The beautiful Aruba dam located on the north bank of the seasonal Voi River, is visited by thousands of animals and a great game viewing destination.
- Mudanda Rock - This whale backed Rock towers above a Natural Dam, which acts as a draw to thousands of Elephants.
The longest lava flow in the world- at 300 km in length, the heat shimmering edge of yatta plateau is the longest lava flow in the world and an ornithological paradise that attract migrating birds from all over the world.
- Lugards Falls This was named after Captain Lugard, the first proconsul to East Africa, the falls feature bizarrely eroded rocks through which the waters of the Galana River plunge into foaming rapids and crocodile infested pools.
As regards wildlife attractions, Tsavo East National Park is a home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust red elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, Kudu, Gerenuk and Hirola among others.
Additionally, Bird life is prolific with over 500 recorded species.
Accommodation can be obtained from Park lodges and camp sites such as Voi Safari Lodge, Kingfisher Tented Camp, Ndololo Tented Camp, Tarhi Eco Camp, Epiya Chapeya Tented Camp, Pattersons Safari Camp, and Aruba Ashnil among others.
Among the tour activities include Game viewing, Camping, Day hikes, Trekking and Bird watching among others.
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