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Kenya:
Chyulu Hills and Tsavo National Parks
Tsavo-East is one of Kenya’s oldest and largest Parks covering approx. 40 per cent of the total area of all Kenya’s National Parks. It is accredited as one of the world’s leading biodiversity strongholds, and is real game-safari territory - bushy grassland and open plains alternate with semi-arid acacia scrub and woodlands. Green swathes cross the park where the river banks give raise to lush vegetation. North of Galana is a true wilderness. A number of leading tour guides offer private safaris across this area, camel safaris are a feature.
Some 500 bird species have been recorded in the area, including ostrich and some migratory kestrels, while buzzards stop at Tsavo-East during their long flight south.
Tsavo-West is easy to reach, located off the main Nairobi-Mombasa road. It offers tremendous views with diverse habitats ranging from mountains, river forest, plains, lakes and wooded grassland. Its plains border with Tanzania. Game includes: leopard, cheetah, buffalo, black rhino, elephant, giraffe, lesser kudu, waterbuck, eland, gerenuk, impala, zebra, lion, plains game, crocodile and small mammals including mongoose, hyrax, dik dik and the nocturnal porcupine.
Birdlife is legion and the visitor is constantly meeting with new species. It is an excellent park for visitors who enjoy walking, offering a number of nature trails and the opportunity to explore the Chaimu volcanic crater - guides are available. Mzima Springs is a star attraction, a pool of natural spring water with underwater viewing hides for observing hippos.
Chyulu Hills National Park was opened in January 1983 to protect its unique habitat and maintain its role as a vital catchment area. The Chyulus are a volcanic mountain range with a mix of volcanic cones, the most interesting of which is Shetani. Game includes: buffalo, zebra, giraffe, oryx, lion, leopard and many species of bird and plant.
In and around Chyulu Hills & Tsavo
The standard walking safaris and game drives are offered, however, Tsavo’s rich wildlife make any safari in the park exceptional.
Trips to Masai villages, fly camping, horse riding and water based safaris are also offered at some lodges and camps.
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Accommodation in Chyulu Hills and Tsavo National Parks (Kenya)
Located between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, one of Kenya's prime game spots, Campi Ya Kanzi is a luxury tented safari camp as well as a project in eco-tourism and conservation.
Finch Hatton's lies at the heart of Tsavo West National park, part of Kenya's single largest game reserve.
Galdessa Main Camp is located on the southern bank of the Galana River, partially concealed by coppices of doum palms.
Ol Donyo Wuas nestles in the western foothills of the Chyulu range, overlooking Kilimanjaro with quintessential Africa in the foreground.
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Other regions in Kenya
Despite its size, Amboseli is one of the most popular parks in Kenya due in part to its stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Chyulu Hills and Tsavo National Parks
Chyulu Hills & Tsavo National Parks are in south eastern Kenya between Kilimanjaro and the coast.
The Laikipia District of Kenya is located in the centre of the country, on the equator.
Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater lake in the world at 70,000 square kilometres, and crosses over into Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The Lamu Archipelago is located close to the northern coast of Kenya and home to the beautiful islands of Manda, Lamu, Kiwayu and Pate.
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a private reserve in north-east Kenya near to Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu and the Aberdares.
The Masai Mara, the most famous of Kenya’s reserves, has been called 'the most magnificent theatre in the world.'
Meru is one of Kenya’s least visited national parks.
Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya and occupies a stunning setting by the Indian Ocean.
Nairobi is a bustling, lively city which boasts its own National Park.
The Kenyan Rift Valley is a section of the 6,000km Great Rift Valley which stretches from the Dead Sea in the Middle East, all the way to Mozambique.
Samburu and Shaba National Parks
The Samburu National Reserve is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya.
