Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East National Park is a true ultimate African safari destination to consider a must-visit on Kenya safari. This park is part of larger Tsavo National Parks that also incorporates the Tsavo West National Park. It is set within the semi-arid area which is also popular as the Taru Desert adjacent to Voi district. It became a national park in 1948 and occupies an area of 13747sq.km hence making it one of the extensive protected areas in Kenya. The park takes its name from the beautiful Tsavo River which flows west to East and through this conservancy area.
Attractions in Tsavo East National Park
- Wildlife
Tsavo East National Park is a complete home to big five African game that is leopards, black rhinos, the Cape buffaloes, African bush elephants, lions as well as ground pangolin, rock hyrax, dwarf mongoose, side-striped jackal, giraffes, antelopes which include waterbucks, impalas, elands, blue duikers, red duikers, hyenas, bushbucks, Bohor reedbucks, numerous species of primates such as the Sykes monkeys, vervet monkeys, bushbabies, yellow baboons. The park also hosts several warthogs, hippos, bat-eared fox, caracals, zebras, African hunting dogs, lesser kudus. Given its diverse wildlife, Tsavo East National Park is exceptionally a game viewing paradise not to be missed to explore Kenya safari.
- Birdlife
Birders, on the other hand, are never left out. There are over 500 avifaunal species to look out for on Kenya safari including the rosy patched bush shrike, secretary birds, weaver birds, Kestrels, eastern chanting goshawk, Somali golden breasted bunting, Taita falcons, African orange-bellied parrots, kingfishers, Somali bee-eaters, rufous chatterer, red-winged larks, grey crowned cranes, slender tailed nightjars, martial eagles, golden breasted starlings.
The other exceptional attractions not to miss to visit on Kenya safari are the Lugard waterfalls named after Fredrick Lugard, yatta plateau, Crocodiles point, Galana River and Mudanda Rock.
Activities to do in Tsavo East National Park
- Game viewing
Wildlife viewing safari experience in the Tsavo East National Park is best carried out in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up. It rewards visitors on Kenya safari with astonishing sights at varied wildlife including black rhinos, the Cape buffaloes, leopards, African bush elephants, lions, hyenas, antelopes, warthogs, bat-eared fox, African hunting dogs, hippos, caracals, zebras, lesser kudus to mention but a few. You can opt for a morning game drive or evening game drive.
- Bird watching
Enthusiastic birders on Kenya safari in Tsavo East National Park have opportunity to sight different birdlife such as rosy patched bush shrike, secretary birds, Kestrels, eastern chanting goshawk, Somali golden breasted bunting, Taita falcons, African orange-bellied parrots, kingfishers, Somali bee-eaters, rufous chatterer, red-winged larks, grey crowned cranes, slender tailed nightjars, martial eagles, golden breasted starlings, weaver birds.
- Walking tours
Guided nature walks allow you to explore and experience Tsavo East National Park out of the safari vehicle. You have a chance to sight birds, wildlife and general beauty of the park.
When to visit Tsavo East National Park
There is no specific time to visit Tsavo East National Park since it is open all year round. Depending on your travel needs, birding in this reserve is recommended starting March, April, May, and October, November, December. Wildlife viewing is best done in June, July, August, September and January, February.
Accommodation in Tsavo East National Park
What makes safaris in Tsavo East National Park complete is availability of accommodation options which include among others the Tsavo Safari Camp, Ithumba Tented Camp, Man-eaters Safari Camp, Sentrim Tsavo East Camp, Tsavo Lodge, Loyk Tsavo Camp, Manyatta Camp, Kulalu Camp, Voi Safari Lodge, Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Ngutuni Lodge, Satao Tented Camp, Leopard Lodge, Red Elephants Safari Lodge, Galdessa Safari Camp, Voi Wildlife Lodge, Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge, Osteria Swara Camp, Ndololo Tented Camp, Lion Hill Safari Lodge.
How to reach to
Set in the Southeastern Nairobi, Tsavo East National Park is 173kms Northwestern Mombasa. By road, you can get here via the Bachuma gate or Manyani gate for those starting their journey via Voi Town and from Malindi, access the park via Sala park gate. There are also chartered flight services to the nearby airstrips.
In summary, a visit to Tsavo East National Park is a great opportunity for you to uncover the hidden treasures that make it an outstanding wildlife safari destination.
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