Tsavo’s massive area and wide range of landscapes make this an ideal place for a varied wildlife safari. The sheer space and freedom of Tsavo lets you really explore and feel at one with this awesome wilderness.
Exploring both parks means that your safari will take you through several very different habitats in a single day, encountering many different species.
The open plains are the best place to see the large herds of game. The region is well known for its herds of "Red Elephants", their skins stained by rich ochre dust. The plains are also ideal for finding lion, eland, impala, kudu and possibly rhinoceros.
In the forested hills, large herds of buffalo and giraffe are often found. The forests of Tsavo are ideal for birding, with a fantastic range of species recorded including a variety of weavers, hornbills, sunbirds, rollers, and raptors. Birders should definitely not miss the Mzima Springs, where the plentiful supply of fresh water has created a verdant oasis. the springs attract plenty of game, and there is an underwater observatory that gives the visitor a unique glimpse into an underwater world dominated by the presence of large pods of hippopotamus. The sight of these ungainly three tonne animals gliding gracefully through the crystal clear waters of Mzima is unforgettable.
Water sources are always a lure for game, and the Aruba Dam is a popular watering hole. Many of Tsavo’s camps and lodges are situated beside waterholes that attract a procession of wildlife from the surrounding plains. This vast area is excellent birding country, notable species recorded include the rare Basra Reed Warbler, Friedmann’s Lark, Ostrich, Blue Quail, Violet Wood hoopoe, Martial and Crowned Eagle.
Southern Kenya, Kenya
The Chyulu Hills are considered to be some of the youngest volcanic mountains in the world, born out of the earth only 500 years ago. The beautiful hills are bordered by an expanse of black lava flow ...
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The Masai have undoubtedly one of the most famous traditional cultures on earth.
They have loomed large in western perception of Kenya, ever since the publication in 1885 of Joseph Thompson's ‘...
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These natural springs produce 50 million gallons of fresh sparkling water daily and are alive with shoals of barbell, hippopotamus and waterfowl.
A unique underwater observatory has been built that g...
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Southern Kenya, Kenya
The latter 19th Century saw the arrival and expansion of the British Colony. There was no greater example of this sudden intrusive change than the arrival of the Railroad during the 1890's. The B...
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Southern Kenya, Kenya
Tsavo-East National Park, with an area of 11,747 square km, is one of Kenya’s oldest and largest National Parks: covering approx. 40 per cent of the total area of all Kenya’s National Park...
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Southern Kenya, Kenya
Tsavo West National Park is easy to reach, located off the main Nairobi-Mombasa road. It offers tremendous views with diverse habitats ranging from mountains, river forest, plains, lakes and wooded gr...
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The vast majority of Tsavo has long been the home of the Kamba people. The Kamba originate from the plains around Kilimanjaro in Northern Tanzania, where they lived a semi-nomadic existence of herding...
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