The land of river Tsavo became a National Park in 1948. It was already such a large territory (today it is the largest Park in Kenya!) that it had to be divided into two smaller regions, now called Tsavo East and Tsavo West. The two parts of the Park have as a border the nationalContinue reading “Safari to Tsavo East National Park”
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Welcome to Tsavo West National Park
Set on a surface of 9.065 sq km, the Tsavo West National Park is smaller than its huge twin Tsavo East, but it has some characteristics that make it maybe more beautiful. It has also more modern roads, and in better condition compared to the average Kenyan roads. So it is perfect for tourists andContinue reading "Welcome to Tsavo West National Park"
Watamu Marine National Park
Watamu is a wonderful beach set 120 km north of Mombasa, facing a light blue ocean full of incredible fish and water plants. In order to protect this paradise, in 1968 the government of Kenya established the very first marine park of the nation - maybe of the entire Africa! Watamu Marine National Park isContinue reading "Watamu Marine National Park"
Saiwa Swamp National Park
Saiwa Swamp National Park is too small to be your tourist goal, but you can put it into one of the many Kenyan itineraries. It has a very small size - only 3 sq km - and is set in the far western part of the Country. The most important cities and the largest parksContinue reading "Saiwa Swamp National Park"
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park
Ol Donyo Sabuk means “the big mountain” and refers to a large extinct volcano – 2147 metres asl – in Kenya, not far from Nairobi and from another important town, also called Donyo Sabuk. The National Park that includes the mountain in its territory was established in 1967. This area became important in the earlyContinue reading “Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park”