Tsavo national park is one of the largest national parks in kenya at 22,000 square kilometres. It is divided into Tsavo east and Tsavo west. The two parks are separated by the Nairobi Mombasa highway.
Tsavo national park was opened in 1948 with David Sheldrick being the first warden. During his tenure, he managed to turn the park into one of the most famous parks in the world.
Where is tsavo located
Tsavo east national park is located in the south east of Kenya in the former coast province near Voi town. Tsavo west is located in the same region but is separated from tsavo east by the A109 highway.
What is Tsavo national park famous for?
Tsavo national park is famous for being home to the infamous tsavo man eating lions. This was more than 100 years ago when the British were building the Kenya Uganda railway.
Tsavo is also famous for being the largest national park in Kenya with a wide variety of mammal and bird species and home to about 12,000 elephants making it the park with the largest population of elephants in the country.
How big is tsavo national park
Tsavo east and west national parks cover an area of more than 22,000 square kilometres making it the largest national park in kenya. Tsavo east covers an area of approximately 14,000 square kilometres while tsavo west covers an area of 9,000 square kilometres.
What months have the lowest temperature ranges in tsavo
The months with the lowest temperature ranges in tsavo are May, June, July and August. The average temperature during this period reaches highs 29°C and lows of 18°C. This is also the cold season in Kenya but the coast region doesn’t get as cold as the other parts of the country.
What months have the highest temperature ranges in tsavo
The months with the highest temperature ranges in tsavo are from Oct to March. The average temperature during this time reaches highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. The
What is the average annual rainfall in tsavo?
The average annual rainfall in tsavo is about 589 mm | 23.2 inch. As a result, the tsavo is very dry and the animals have adapted to this environment.
Is there a wet and dry season in tsavo?
Yes, there is a wet and dry season in both tsavo east and tsavo west. The wet season months are October, November and December. This is usually the short rains season. Jan and Feb are usually dry before the onset of the long rains in March, April, and May.
The dry season runs from June to September when there is very little rainfall in both parks.
What is the best time to visit Tsavo national park?
The best time to visit tsavo national park is during the dry months of Jan- March and June-Oct. During this period, the dry conditions are favourable for wildlife viewing.
The wet months are not as good because the vegetation is usually thick and the animals scatter making it harder to spot.