TSAVO EAST
With a total area of 21,000 km2, the TSAVO is the largest national park in Kenya. Founded shortly after the 2nd World War, it is divided into East and West by the rail and road link between Mombasa and Nairobi. The altitude varies from 230 m to 2179 m, with the eastern part being flatter than the western part. The Chyulu Mountains in the north-west of Tsavo West were only added to the national park in 1983.
Worth knowing
- Tsavo East landscape: divided into three sections by the Tiva and Galana rivers, whereby the area north of the Tiva is considered a retreat for animals and is not developed.
Characteristic of Tsavo East is the endless, dry expanse covered by thorn bush and the dark red, iron-rich soil. - Tsavo East NP is the closest national park to the coast.
- Wildlife: the park is the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, huge herds of dusty red elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, small kudus, gerenuk and hirola.
- Worth seeing: with the 300 km long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, Tsavo East offers a unique adventure.
NGUTUNI WILDSHIELD (adjacent to Tsavo East)
CAMPS/LODGES TSAVO EAST
Sentrim Tsavo Camp ***
25 tents
is situated on the edge of the Kanderi Swamps in Tsavo East National Park. The simple but very popular camp, situated directly on the seasonal Voi River, has a waterhole that is regularly visited by elephants and other wild animals.
Ashnil Aruba Lodge***
46 rooms and 6 tents
is situated on the northern bank of the Voi River with a view of the Aruba Dam. The lodge consists of 40 comfortable double rooms which are divided into blocks of four rooms each. The tents all have an integrated bathroom and a terrace. From the lodge you have a beautiful view of the wild animals that "visit" the dam or the waterhole.
SATAO CAMP ***
20 tents
is situated under shady trees at a waterhole that is well frequented by the wild animals. The camp offers you the comfort of a safari camp with a unique, rustic, safari atmosphere. Satao Camp is famous for the many wild animals that can be seen from the camp.
NGUTUNI LODGE***
is situated under shady trees at a waterhole that is well frequented by wildlife. Our lodge is surrounded on three sides by Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya's largest and oldest national parks, and is set against the spectacular backdrop of the Sagala Hills, just 2.5 hours' drive from Mombasa and its international airport.
