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Tsavo East National Park \u2013 Theatre of the Wild<\/h2>\n

This is the largest park in Kenya and one of the oldest.
\nThe sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300 kilomtere long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, make for an adventure unlike any other in the Tsavo East. The park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust \u2013red elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk and the prolific bird life features 500 recorded species.<\/p>\n

Here, too, the land calls out to be explored. You can traverse the Yatta Plateau, at 300 kilometers, the world\u2019s longest lava flow.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not all rugged plains that meet the eye \u2013 the Galana River flowing through the park creates a lush line of greenery cutting across the dusty savannah. You\u2019ll find pods of hippos, crocodile and waterbuck adding to the diversity in this unpredictable reserve.<\/p>\n

Park size <\/strong><\/h3>\n

11,747 square kilometers. And its elevation rises to 1,200 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n

Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The park is in southwest Kenya between Nairobi and Mombasa. It\u2019s relatively close to the beaches of the Kenya Coast and can easily be a 1-day safari for those who wish a quick getaway.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”When to go” tab_id=”1660418005589-01618ba0-7718″][vc_column_text]The park is open year-round and always accessible. Hours are 06:00 hrs. to 18:00 hrs. daily.<\/p>\n

Note:\u00a0<\/strong>One can only walk or hike in designated areas and only in the company of a Kenya Wildlife Service ranger.<\/p>\n

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Getting there<\/strong><\/p>\n

By road<\/strong> \u2013 you can book a tour with\u00a0Jadestone Africa Travels <\/strong>from the coast or Nairobi.<\/p>\n

Air<\/strong> \u2013 chartered aircraft can land at any of the park\u2019s multiple airstrips. Airstrips<\/strong>:\u00a0 Voi, Aruba, Satao, Sala, Ithumba, Sangayaya, Mopeo, Bachuma, Cottars,<\/p>\n

Railway<\/strong> \u2013 take the Nairobi-Mombasa railway which runs right through the park.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Things to do and see” tab_id=”1660418363588-cace8ac0-fcbe”][vc_column_text]Things to do and see<\/strong><\/p>\n

The elephants! Rolling in the red-dust soil, spraying each other and herding at such watering holes as:<\/p>\n

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1. Mudanda Rock<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This is a 1.6 km whale shaped rock towering over a natural dam. The life-giving waters here attract hundreds of the park\u2019s elephants.<\/li>\n
2. Aruba Dam \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>is a man-made dam of great aesthetic charm and an immense conservation area. The thousands of animals here create a perfect platform for wildlife viewing<\/li>\n
3. Lugard\u2019s Falls<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 in this oddly eroded natural structure, the Galana River actually disappears into a narrow rocky groove. You can stand astride both sides of the falls and view its plunge into the rapids and pools below, filled with awaiting crocodiles<\/li>\n
4. Tsavo West National Park<\/strong>\u00a0is extreme and striking. The contours and variety of its land, the deep colors of desert, sky and springs, and the surprise of nearby wildlife emerging from the scrub.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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