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Tsavo Safari

Tsavo East National Park Establishment

Tsavo National Park was established in April, 1948 with an area of
21,812 Km2, that makes it the largest Park in Kenya. In May 1948 Tsavo National Park was divided into East and West for administrative purposes. The two Parks are divided by Nairobi–Mombasa railway / road.

Key Tsavo Facts and figures

* Dr. Krapf travelled on foot through this area in 1848 crossing the Tsavo river on his way to Kitui – first European to see Mt. Kenya.
* Construction of the railway reached Tsavo river in 1898. During the
construction of the bridge Lions (known as Man eaters of Tsavo) terrorized the workers, killing over 130 people before being killed by Col. Patterson.
* During the World War I British forces built fortresses
along Tsavo river to counter threats from invading German forces from
Tanganyika (present Tanzania) – whose intention was to blow up the Tsavo river bridge that was vital to British Communications.
* Captain Lugards an European explorer passed through the area on his way to Uganda

Scenic spots in Tsavo worth visiting

Tsavo East, like Masai Mara is a very popular Wildlife Park as is indicated by the high number of tourists coming here on safari from all over the globe. Some of the best attractions are:

* large herds of elephants, lions, zebra, jiraf and other wildlife.
* easily accessible by road, air and railway.
* popular legend of Tsavo “The Man-eaters of Tsavo”.
* Yatta plateau – It is about 290Km long and is one of the worlds
longest lava flows.
* Lugards Falls on the Galana river – This is not a true falls but a
series of rapids.
* Mudanda rock – a long rock outcrop that is about 1.6Km long. There is a dam at the base. Animals come here in search of water. Visitors can walk along the rock and enjoy a cool breeze as well as view wildlife at the base.
* Aruba Dam - was built in 1952 across the Voi river. The dam attracts
many animals and water birds.
* Tsavo/Athi rivers confluence – when the two rivers join they form the
Galana river.

How to get to Tsavo East National Park

From Nairobi via Voi - through Voi gate or Manyani gate.
Similarly, from Mombasa via - Bachuma gate.
From Malindi - via Sala gate. This road was recently reapired and is attracting numerous safari visitors from the North Coast. The Park opens at 6.30 a.m. and closes at 6.30 p.m.

Tented Camps in Tsavo

Galdessa camp; Epiya Chapeyu Camp ; Tsavo Safari Camp (Cottars); Satao Camp; Patterson Safari Camp

Tsavo Safari facts

The weather in Tsavo East is pleasant most of the year. There are two rain seasons in Kenya. The long rains generally come in March – May and the short rains from October – December.

* It is forbidden to travel in an open vehicle while in the Park.
* Stay in your vehicle all the times. Get out only at designated areas.
* Off road driving is not allowed. View the wildlife from a fair distance
with binoculars.
* Off road driving destroys vegetation, might kill wildlife and could
interfere with the daily routine of animals.
* Animals have the right of way on the road. Do not harass them or make loud sounds –
this might scare then and make them nervous. Patience pays off!
* Do not litter please.
* Remember this golden safari rule: Do not take away anything, but photographs and leave nothing
behind but footprints. In this way you will protect the wildlife for those who come for safari to Tsavo safari in Kenya after you.

Tsavo West National Park - "The Land of Lava, Man-eaters, Springs and so
much more..."

 

Tsavo West National Park covers 7065 km2, approximately 30% of Kenya's protected area and contains a diversity of habitats, wildlife and fabulous mountainous scenic landscape.

The park is a vast expanse of savanna stretching all the way from Mtito Andei, along the Mombasa-Nairobi road and south to the Tanzanian border. The North Eastern boundary along the Highway adjoins Tsavo East National Park, but Tsavo West has a more varied topography and a more diverse array of habitats than its neighbour safari park.

The park's habitats include open plains alternating with Savannah bush and
semi desert scrub, charking acacia woodlands; rocky ridges and outcrops and more extensive ranges and isolated hills; belts of riverine vegetation; palm thickets and on the Chyulu hills, pristine mountain forest.

There are numerous rocky outcrops and ridges and part of the park, towards
the Chyulu Hills, is of relatively recent volcanic origin with lava flows and ash cones including the Shetani lava flow.

In the far south western corner on the Kenya Tanzania border is Lake Jipe, part of which is in the park. This very attractive lake is fed by waters runoff from Mt. Kilimanjaro and the North Pare mountains. Beautiful please to visit during your Tsavo safari holiday.

At Mzima Springs, in the North of the park, water that has filtered underground from the Chyulu Hills gushes from below a lava ridge into a
series of clear pools.

Climate:Temperature ranges from 20 - 30o C and rainfall from 200mm - 700mm. Two ran seasons: Long rains - March/April & Short rains - Nov/December.

How to get to Tsavo West

The main access routes to Tsavo West National Park are through Chyulu Gate from Amboseli and Mtito Andei Gate from Nairobi (240 km) and Mombasa. Visitors from Mombasa also use Tsavo Gate near Manyani. The park can also be reached via Taveta-Voi road through Maktau, Ziwani and Jipe gates.

Safari Airstrips:
Kamboyo, Kilaguni, Tsavo Gate, Jipe, Kasigau, Finch Hottons, Ziwani and
Maktau airstrips are in good condition.

Tsavo West Park Safari Gates:
Chyulu, Mtito Andei, Tsavo, Jipe, Maktau Gate, Kasigau and Ziwani

Safari Highlights

Recent volcanoes, amazing lava flows and caves with potential for geological and cave exploration, and hiking. Mzima Springs & underwater hippo watching, Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Lake Jipe, Mt. Kilimanjaro, elephant, rhino, lions, gepards diverse exotic bird and plant species. And if lucky - Wild dogs.

Safari Lodges in Tsavo West:
Ngulia Lodge; Kilaguni Serena Lodge; Severin Safari Camp/Lodge; Finch
Hattons.

Safari Camp sites:
Lake Jipe (public); Kamboya (public); Royal Little (special); Simba
(special); Kenge (special); Kudu (special).
Others safari sites:Kamboyo guesthouse; Tsavo West Information Visitor Centre.

Bandas:
Lake Jipe; Kitani; Ngulia.

Picnic Sites:
Poachers look out; Chaimu Crater; Shetani Lava Flow; Roaring Rocks; Mzima
Springs; Visitor Information Centre Picnic Site.

Extra safari Activities
Boat excursion at lake Jipe; Bird watching at lake Jipe; Annual bird ringing
at Ngulia lodge; Hill and rock climbing at Chaimu and Ngulia Hills.