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Tsavo East National Park

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Tsavo East National Park

No word can describe the exotic flora and fauna of this magnificent park. It is a place that can offer a lifetime experience amidst some of the most rare species in the world. Every moment that you spent in this sanctuary is an experience in itself.

Factfile – Tsavo East National Park
Location: Between Nairobi and the coast
Total area: The entire Tsavo national park is spread across an area of 21, 288 sq. ms
Major attractions: Elephant, rhinos, hippos
Best time to visit: October-February
Places to stay: Satao Camp, Voi Safari Lodge

The colossal Tsavo National Park is located in the grassland, and shrubland between Nairobi and the coast. It proved too extensive as a single unit and has been divided in two. It has a water hole, which draws thousands of wildlife from miles. The famous Aruba Dam also provides a strong draw for wildlife. At Tsavo East, one has an excellent chance of seeing gazelles, impalas, buffaloes, greater kudus, defassa waterbuck, lions, and associated predators.

The weather is normally pleasant here and is the perfect time to explore the diverse beauty of Tsavo East National Park. The best way to view Tsavo East National Park’s wildlife is to drive a car through its numerous dirt and paved roads. The entire park is teeming with wildlife. You may spot a herds of lordly Maasai giraffe grazing in the vast green land. There were wild elephants with huge ears and tusks roaming freely in groups. There are water holes near the Mudanda Rock, an ideal place to view the wild species. You can see wild species including gazelles, impalas, buffaloes and greater kudus coming towards the water hole.

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