TSAVO EAST AND WEST NATIONAL PARK

Tsavo is the oldest and largest national park in Kenya. It is managed by Kenya Wildlife Service and is divided into two by the A109 Nairobi-Mombasa highway for administrative purposes, these is Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Park. It is in coast province and occupies several districts. It is named after Tsavo River which flows from west to East and borders Chyulu hills national Park and Mkomazi game reserve in Tanzania. The Tsavo have one of the richest species biodiversity and habitats. Unique volcanic and a historical past position the Tsavos as a must visit for a memorable safari.

Tsavo East covers approximately 11,474 km2. The park can be accessed through three main gates, Bachuma, Sala and Manyani gates which are in Mombasa, Malindi and Nairobi-mombasa highway respectively. Inside the park two rivers merge to form Galana River- Athi and Tsavo River. Biodiversity includes the famous 'big five' consisting of lions, black rhino, Cape buffalo, elephant and leopard. The park also is also home to a great variety of bird life such as the parrots, crane, ostriches and the water birds. Tsavo East is generally flatter and notable geological features like luggard fall and the yatta plateau.

The Mudanda Rock is a 1.6 km an inselberg of stratified rock that acts as a water catchment that supplies a natural dam below. It offers an excellent vantage point for the hundreds of elephants and other wildlife that come to drink during the dry season.

The Yatta Plateau, the world's longest lava flow runs along the western boundary of the park above the Athi River. Its 290 km length was formed by lava from Ol Doinyo Sabuk Mountain.

Lugard Falls, named after Frederick Lugard , is actually a series of white water rapids on the Galana River.

Aruba Dam was built in 1952 across the Voi River. The reservoir created by the dam attracts many animals and water birds.

TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK

Covers 9,065 km2 a popular destination on account of its magnificent scenery, Mzima Springs, rich and varied wildlife, good road system, rhino reserve, rock climbing potential and guided walks along the Tsavo River.