Tsavo East Safari Kenya; Kenya Tsavo East destination for Safaris.

Tsavo National Park was established in April, 1948 with an area of
21,812 Km2, that makes it the largest Park in Kenya. In May 1948 Tsavo National Park was divided into East and West for administrative purposes. The two Parks are divided by Nairobi–Mombasa railway / road.

See TSAVO WEST INFORMATION ALSO
Tsavo Facts and figures:

* Dr. Krapf travelled on foot through this area in 1848 crossing the Tsavo river on his way to Kitui – first European to see Mt. Kenya.
* Construction of the railway reached Tsavo river in 1898. During the
construction of the bridge Lions (known as Man eaters of Tsavo) terrorized the workers, killing over 130 people before being killed by Col. Patterson.
* During the World War I British forces built fortresses
along Tsavo river to counter threats from invading German forces from
Tanganyika (present Tanzania) – whose intention was to blow up the Tsavo river bridge that was vital to British Communications.
* Captain Lugards an European explorer passed through the area on his way to Uganda
Scenic spots in Tsavo worth visiting

Tsavo East, like Masai Mara is a very popular Wildlife Park as is indicated by the high number of tourists coming here on safari from all over the globe. Some of the best attractions are:

* large herds of elephants, lions, zebra, giraffe and other wildlife.
* easily accessible by road, air and railway.
* popular legend of Tsavo “The Man-eaters of Tsavo”.
* Yatta plateau – It is about 290Km long and is one of the worlds
longest lava flows.
* Lugards Falls on the Galana river – This is not a true falls but a
series of rapids.
* Mudanda rock – a long rock outcrop that is about 1.6Km long. There is a dam at the base. Animals come here in search of water. Visitors can walk along the rock and enjoy a cool breeze as well as view wildlife at the base.
* Aruba Dam - was built in 1952 across the Voi river. The dam attracts
many animals and water birds.
* Tsavo/Athi rivers confluence – when the two rivers join they form the
Galana river.
Sample Safaris to Tsavo
-1 Day Tsavo East National Park
-2 Days Tsavo East Ngutuni Safari
-3 days Tsavo East west safari Package
-4 Days Tsavo East Tsavo West AMboseli Safari
-5 Days Tsavo East Tsavo West Safari
-6 Days Tsavo East Tsavo West Amboseli,Lake Nakuru Masai Mara safari
-Safari Hotels Holiday Package.

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Accommodations In Tsavo National Park
Galdessa camp; Epiya Chapeyu Camp ; Tsavo Safari Camp (Cottars); Satao Camp; Patterson Safari Camp,Voi Safari Lodge,Ashnil Aruba Lodge,ndololo Camp,Tarhi Camp,Voi wildlife lodge,ngutuni lodge ......

Tsavo Safari facts:
The weather in Tsavo East is pleasant most of the year. There are two rain seasons in Kenya. The long rains generally come in March – May and the short rains from October – December.

* It is forbidden to travel in an open vehicle while in the Park.
* Stay in your vehicle all the times. Get out only at designated areas.
* Off road driving is not allowed. View the wildlife from a fair distance
with binoculars.
* Off road driving destroys vegetation, might kill wildlife and could
interfere with the daily routine of animals.
* Animals have the right of way on the road. Do not harass them or make loud sounds –
this might scare then and make them nervous. Patience pays off!
* Do not litter please.
* Remember this golden safari rule: Do not take away anything, but photographs and leave nothing
behind but footprints. In this way you will protect the wildlife for those who come for safari to Tsavo safari in Kenya after you.