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Tsavo-East & South Kitui
African safari
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Tsavo-East covers an area of
about 40% of all Kenyas' parks and is 333 Kms from Nairobi.
It is a
famous destination for
Kenya safari tourists especially because of its
closeness to the coastal regions. The park lies at an altitude of
500-4,000 Ft and as one of Kenya's oldest (1948) and largest National
Parks, it has been accredited as one of the worlds leading bio-diversity areas. it has great views with bushy grasslands and open plains
alternating with savannah and semi-arid acacia scrub and woodlands.
Green swathes cross the Park where the river banks give rise to lush
vegetation. North of Galana is a true wilderness. A number of leading tour guides offer private safaris throughout this area. I has 16
airstrips and covers an area of 11,747 Sq.Kms.
Those interested in nature
photography will find a haven in Tsavo East with its fabulous
light and unbelievable views, in particular the Mudanda Rock and in
Yatta Plateau, the world's largest lava flow is a must for one
seeking
Kenya safaris to
Tsavo. Luggard's Falls on the
Galana River are remarkable for the shaped water-worn rocks. Game on
display among the plains games are elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards,
crocodiles, waterbuck, kudus, gerenuks, zebra and Aruba Hunter's
Hartebeest. Large herds of 'Red elephants' are found here where like to
wallow in the muddy pools or blowing the red earth on themselves giving
them a glowing reddish look.
It is also famous as a stop-over
for migrating birds like the Kestrels and buzzards. About 500 bird
species are recorded including the migratory species on their long
flights south.
Accommodation is ample and for
all budgets and advance bookings recommended.
To the north is South Kitui
National Reserve an area of 1833 sq. Kms, opened in September 1979.
It is famous as home to various primates.
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