Tsavo National Park is kenyas' largest

Tsavo National Park is kenyas’ largest park, Tsavo, is sliced in two: Tsavo West and Tsavo East.  Together these parks comprise four percent of the country’s total area and encompass rivers, waterfalls, savannah, volcanic hills, a massive lava-rock plateau, and an impressive diversity of wildlife.

Midway between Nairobi and Mombasa, Tsavo East is famous for photo-worthy sightings of large elephant herds rolling and bathing in red dust.  The palm-fringed Galana River twists through the park providing excellent game viewing and a lush counterpoint to the arid plains.  Other highlights here include the Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest lava flow; Mudanda Rock; and the Lugard Falls, which spill into rapids and also crocodile-filled pools.

Tsavo West is wetter and topographically more varied, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the northern reaches of the park.  Highlights here are Mzima Springs, in addition to a series of natural springs with large populations of hippos and crocodiles; Chaimu Crater, a great spot for seeing birds of prey; and Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary.  Wildlife is not as easy to see in Tsavo West because of the denser vegetation, but the beautiful scenery more than compensates.

Tsavo National Park is kenyas’ largest national park indeed.