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Stretching over an area of approx. 21, 000 sq km (8, 100 sq miles), the Tsavo National Park is the largest national park in Kenya. In fact, the park has been divided into two separate parks -Tsavo West and Tsavo East- for its good management and administration. The Tsavo National Park is known worldwide for its spectacular landscapes and rich and diverse flora and fauna.
Though its topography is mainly arid and rugged, the Tsavo National Park has an interesting variety of ecosystems ranging from semi-desert, savannah and open plains, to acacia woodland, palm thickets, mountain forest and riverine vegetation. On tours to Tsavo, you'll find a number of picturesque volcanic hills, rocky ridges, lava flows, rivers, water spring, and more than 1, 000 plant species and 60 wildlife species.
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The Tsavo National Park offers breathtaking rolling volcanic landscape and amazing varieties of wildlife including the Big Five. The topography here mostly comprises of open savannah grassland and bush woodland, sheltering a wide variety of wildlife that include Elephants, Antelopes, Buffaloes, Lions, Gazelles, Giraffes, Rhinoceros and Zebras. Other commonly seen animals in Tsavo include the Lesser Kudus, Gerenuks, Fringe-eared Oryx, Elands, Waterbucks and Impalas. The Tsavo National Park also shelters over 450 species of birds that include Bustards, Hornbills, Sunbirds, Weavers, Herons, Egrets, Secretary Birds, Vultures, Fish Eagles, Buzzards, Kites, Harriers, Eagles, Ostriches to name a few. Among commonly seen reptiles are Crocodiles, Lizards, and Egyptian Cobras.
But the Tsavo National Park is primarily known for its great elephant and buffalo herds. Herds of up to 1, 000 elephants and buffalos are common sight in the park. Other major tourist attractions in the park include the picturesque Mzima Springs, known for its rich population of Crocodiles and Hippos. Large shoals of fish can also be seen here. Other major attractions in the park include the Mudanda Roack, Kanderi Swamp and the Aruba Dam and the two watering holes, which offer fabulous game viewing opportunities. The Tsavo National Park attracts thousands of tourists from far and wide every year, offering them a good opportunity to discover the real beauty and charm of Kenya.
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