Tsavo East National Park Kenya
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Climate: Warm and dry. One of the planet's last bio-diversity strongholds, the park features bushy grasslands, open palins, semi-arid acacia scrub abd woodlands.
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Theatre
of the wild
The joint mass of Tsavo West and Tsavo East National
Parks forms one of the largets National Parks in the world and
covers a massive 4% of Kenya's total land area. Tsavo East, the larger
of the two, lies to the east of the Nairobi - Mombasa highway, equi-distant
between Nairobi and Mombasa and offers a vast and untapped arena of arid
bush which is washed by the azure and emerald meanderings of the Galana
River, guarded by the limitless lava reaches of the Yatta Plateau and
patrolled by some of the largest elephant herds in Kenya.
What to see
Elephants in Eden
The sight of dust-red elephants wallowing, rolling and spraying each other
with the midnight blue waters of the 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 makes a great game viewing
destination.
Mudanda Rock
This whale-backed rock towers above a natural dam, which acts as a draw
to hundreds of elephants
The longest lava flow in the world
At 300 kilomtres in length, the heat-shimmering edge of the Yatta Plateau
is the longest lava flow in the world and an ornithological paradise that
attracts migrating birds from all over the world.
Lugard's Falls
Named after Captain Lugard, the first proconsul to East Africa, the falls
feature a bizarrely eroded rock neck through which the waters of Galana
River plunge into foaming rapids and crocodile infested pools.
Spectacular voyages of discovery
Tsavo offers some of the most magnificient game drives in the world -
vast herds of dust-red elephants, fat pods of hippo, giant crocodile and
a kaleidoscope of bird life are set against a blazing backdrop of endless
bush.
Camping
Ther is only one operational public campsite (offering water and latrines
only as follows: Ndololo Campsite (7 km from Voi Gate). "Special"
or private campsites (no facilities) exist in a number of locations and
these musrt be booked in advance on an exclusive use basis through the
Warden or KWS HQ's in Nairobi.
When to go
The Tsavo East National Park is accessible by 2WD vehicles, and also by
air, all year round.
What to take with you.
Drinking water, picnic and camping equipment (if you camp overnight),
binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, anti-malarial
prophylactics, walking boots and field guides.