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"
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"
Nairobi National Park
Try to imagine the scene ... a wild giraffe, a group of lions chasing their prey, the typical African safari view. But a long line of skyscrapers on the background! Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on the background. This is the landscape of Nairobi National Park, maybe the only protected reserve in the world includedContinue reading "Nairobi National Park"
Ruma National Park
Ruma was the name of a wizard of the old times. The power of the magic of this sacred man was the soul of the region of Nyanza, where the Ruma National Park now is. This is the only terrestrial reserve in a district that borders Lake Victoria and has most part of its protectedContinue reading "Ruma National Park"