Tsavo East national park is one of the world’s most biodiverse places of attraction. It boasts a variety of wildlife including the African “big five”- lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Together with Tsavo West national park, the two parks form the greater Tsavo national park. Tsavo east national park is located near Voi town in the Taita Taveta county. It is divided from Tsavo west by a road and railway.
Wildlife in Tsavo East national park
More to the Big Five in Tsavo East national park, there are waterbucks, lesser kudu, hippo, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and gazelles. The park is home to about 500 bird species and they can be seen all around the area but birding tours are recommended for a more rewarding experience.
Things to do in Tsavo East national park
Game drives: Tsavo East is a great place to go for game drives. Long game drives in the large savannah plains offer opportunities to see most of the animals of the park including the large mammals and various small-size wildlife.
Bird watching: not many safari destinations record a large number of bird species like Tsavo East national park. It is a birder’s paradise with many dry-country specials that are easy to spot, some of these include the golden pipit, vulturine guinea fowl and golden-breasted starling among others. other birds of the park include the Somali ostrich, black-headed lapwing, eastern chanting goshawk, red-winged lark, rosy-patched bush shrike, African finfoot, martial eagle, pangani longclaw, rufous chatterer and Somali bunting.
Nature walks: taking on a tour around Tsavo East national park on foot is one of the most thrilling experiences tourists enjoy. Explore the Galana river, Voi River and other sections of the park nature reserve with a game ranger for a deeper wildlife experience.
Primate trekking: the park’s forested areas are home to monkeys and baboons and these can be seen when you go trekking.
Camping: Tsavo East national park has a number of beautiful camps where you can choose to stay and enjoy the wilderness. They are incredible places for relaxation, overnight stay and refreshment. Some of the camps in the park include Mashariki Camp, Crocodile Camp, Satao Camp, Turtle Bay Safari Camp and Galdessa Camp
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Make the best memories in Tsavo East national park by traveling with a reliable travel operator. You can hire a car for self drive or with a driver for a guided safari in Tsavo East park. For bookings, contact us today through info@rentadriverkenya.com or +256-700135510 to speak with the reservations team.
