Kenya Holidays

SAFARIS-

MASAI MARA 2 nights

Road Package

2 Nights Masai Mara:

USD 430 Per Person Sharing.

Includes, 4 game drives,F/B meal plan.
Does not include Park fees,Drinks and laundry.
Expect to see the big five,Breathtaking sunsets and a beautiful wild scenery

2 nights Flying Package: 600usd.

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SAMBURU ROAD PACKAGE

2 Nights Samburu Package by Road:

USD 430 Per Person Sharing.

Includes 4 game drives, F/B meal plan.
Does not include Park fees.

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MOMBASA BREAKAWAY PACKAGE

2 Nights Mombasa:

USD 400 Per Person Sharing.

Package includes; Flight, airport transfer, H/B Meal plan.

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GREAT RIFT VALLEY ROAD PACKAGE

3 Nights Great Rift Valley:

USD 580 Per Person Sharing.

1 night at Lake Bogoria, 1 night at Lake Nakuru Lodge and 1 night at a Lake Naivasha Lodge.
Attraction: Scenery,wildlife and bird watching.
Package includes; F/B meal plan, 2 game drives in Nakuru.
Deos not include; Park fees, drinks and laundry.

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AMBOSELI ROAD PACKAGE

2 Nights Amboseli:

USD 430 Per Person Sharing.

Package includes; F/B meal plan, 4 game drives.
Does not include; Park fees, drinks and laundry.

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TSAVO EAST ROAD PACKAGE

2 Nights Tsavo East:

USD 490 Per Person Sharing.

Package includes; F/B meal plan, 4 game drives.
Does not include; Park fees,drinks and laundry.
Expect to see the big five, breathtaking sunsets and a beautiful wild scenery.

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NAIROBI EXCURSIONS:

FULL DAY : USD 90

ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE,

GIRRAFFE MANOR, KAREN BLIXEN,MUSEUM

"Tracing Obama's Roots" Safari

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Obama's ancestral home

Since 2006, the village has received international attention, since it is the hometown of Barack Obama Sr, the father of current United States of America President Barack Obama. Barack Obama, Sr. is buried in the village. Some of their family members, including his paternal Step-grandmother Sarah Obama, still live in the village. Due to Barack Obama's presidency the village is expected to be visited by many tourists from the US and other countries. The Kenyan government is promoting it as a tourist attraction of western Kenya. An Obama-themed museum is set to be built by the Kenyan government and opened in the village in 2009. A Nairobi-based cultural organisation will build the Dero Kogelo Library and Cultural Centre in the village. When the Current president was a sanator, he visited his ancestral home, and during presidential campaigns, Kogelo village seemed to wake up.

It certainly would be interesting to meet the people of this region. Very articulate, and intelligent. They make the doctors, lawyers, pilots, accountants of the Nation. They also respect their culture, and they are proud that through them, through their heritage, bloodline, a world leader was born, however you want to look at it, all they know is that President Obama is their son!!!

Brum Tours would like to take you all the way, to this little village.....and experience the magic of freedom and diversity, of the American dream. Remember, we can always change the sequence to suit you.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive JKIA airport where you will be received by Brum Tours & Travel, the owners of www.kenyaholidays.co.ke. Overnight at a Nairobi Hotel.

Day 2: Early Breakfast and early departure towards the Great Rift Valley with viewing stop break stopovers and a picnic lunch. Arrive in Kisumu at 5 pm. Relax after a long journey, (490km).Full board accommodation at a Kisumu hotel 3*

Day 3: After Breakfast , visit Kogelo the ancestral home of the late Barack Obama Snr. The Father to the current USA president. His Excellency President Barack Obama spend half a day visiting the schools, the health centre and Mama Sara's home (from a distance due to security concerns). Return to Kisumu for overnight and meals.

Day 4: After Breakfast, drive towards Lake Baringo stoping on viewpoints. Expect bird watching, hippos, boat ride to Central Island. Meals and overnight at Lake Baringo lodge.

Day 5: Easy breakfast and ready for a day trip to Lake Bogoria (see a brief on Lake Bogoria below). Dinner and overnight at Lake Baringo Lodge.

LAKE BOGORIA NATIONAL RESERVE

Lake Bogoria is dominated by the countless hot springs which pour boiling water into the sterile lake. Sterile, except for the massive flocks of Lesser Flamingos that flood into Bogoria each year. Millions of them have been recorded at peak times of the year and hundreds of thousands is common. Greater Famingo are also present, sometimes in thousands and Black-necked Grebe are usually present. Although no other birds could possibly stand the conditions that the Flamingos find rather pleasant (standing up to your knees in boiling, highly caustic, soda is guaranteed to strip the skin of most animals) there is, nevertheless, an abundance of raptors preying on the ready source of meat. Steppe Eagles, Fish Eagles and Tawny Eagles are present in amazing numbers. In fact, at times the eagles are so numerous you can see 8 or more in a single tree. Bogoria is also one of the places in Kenya which offers a reasonable chance of seeing the Greater Kudu.

Day: 6 After Breakfast, check out and drive slowly towards Lake Nakuru. Enjoy a game drive around the lake, expect to see the big 4: White Rhino, Leopard, Lion and buffalo. You will also expect to see many kinds of antilopes, and various birds. Meals and overnight at a lodge.

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Lake Nakuru has a comparatively low concentration of salts (compared to the 'real' soda lakes) and it also supports a fish population. As a result the wildlife is very different although, in common with the other soda lakes, Nakuru is home to a very large population of Flamingos which go there to feed. In 1997 the lake was almost completely dried out, partly as a result of drought and partly as a result of large amounts of water being extracted upstream. The extremely heavy El Niño rains in 1998 saved the lake but the numbers of flamingoes are still not as high as they used to be. It is a marvellous place to see a wide range of waders including Avocet, while large rafts of Pelican can also be seen sweeping the water in unison (in a rather attractive pelican version of synchronised swimming!). Probably the best view of the lake is from Baboon Cliffs, the view alone is worth the drive but the road up to the cliffs also provides a chance to see a number of chats. Watch out for the baboons at the top, they'll grab anything they think might be edible. Lake Nakuru National Park is also home to the Kenyan Rhino conservation project - and so is an excellent place to see rhinos.

Day 7: Leave Lake Nakuru at check out time (10am). Continuing south down the Rift is Lake Elementeita. You will have a glimpse of the lake which is usually inhabited by large numbers of flamingoes and, not being as alkaline as Bogoria, by large numbers of other water birds. It has Kenya's only breeding colony of Great White Pelicans and Great Crested Grebe have been seen there too. Grey-crested Helmet-shrike and Jackson's Widowbird can be seen in the area around the Lake. You will arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon in your Hotel, ready for your flight either in the evening or early morning on the next day.

Pls. Note: This itinerary is standard It can be customized according to the clients' preference, and Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Mombasa can be added as an extension.

Aberdares/Samburu/Mount Kenya - 4 nights/5 Days

Day 1: Morning drive through Kikuyu farmlands, to arrive at the base hotel. Note only an overnight bag is required at the tree hotel. The rest of the baggage will be stored at the base hotel. After lunch at the base hotel, drive to dense forest of Aberdare to your tree hotel for game watching. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 2: Continue north across the equator to the Semi-desert region of Samburu, arriving at your lodge for lunch. Drive along the Uaso Nyiro river in search of crocodile, leopard and resident wildlife. Dinner and Overnight at lodge.

Day 3: Full day game viewing along the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River. The river’s permanent waters abound with crocodile and hippo and attract plenty of wildlife including the peculiar Grevy Zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx and the comical Somali Ostrich, unique to these northern parts. All meals and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4: From the hot and arid lowlands of Samburu climb to the cool slopes of Mt Kenya to spend the night. Enjoy many facilities and scenic beauty. All meals at the club.

Day5: After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi.

Amboseli Game Drive - 2 nights/3 Days

Day 1: Early afternoon drive across the Athi plains and through Maasai lands to Amboseli. Enter Amboseli Park enroute to the lodge view the snows of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain at 5895m (19430ft) provide a magnificent backdrop for the spectacular wildlife pageant indulging the “Big Five” – Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, Lion and Buffalo that bound near the swamps and natural springs. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 2: Early Morning game drive. You will hope to see the big cats hunting down their prey. Breakfast will be served at 9after the game drive. Spend the day in the hotel and enjoy the facilities. An evening game drive due at 5.30.

Day 3: Early morning game drive, late breakfast and start journey back to Nairobi.

BT&T 14 MASAI MARA (2 Nights/3Day)
DAY 1 Drive through the coffee plantations near Limuru. Go down into the Great Rift Valley and proceed to Narok. Enter the world-renowned Maasai Mara Park home to the black-manned lion, cheetah, and other predators. The Mara is rich in resident wildlife. Arrive in time for lunch, afternoon game drive and overnight. All meals will be served here.

DAY 2 Spend the day on the undulating hills and grasslands viewing the spectacular array of wildlife including antelopes, gazelles, prides of lions and other predators. All meals included.

DAY 3 After breakfast leave for Nairobi arriving before lunch.

BT&T 15 AMBOSELI/TSAVO/TAITA HILLS (TERMINATING IN MOMBASA) (3 ½ DAYS)
DAY 1 Early afternoon drive across the Athi plains and through Maasai lands to Amboseli. Enter Amboseli Park enroute to the lodge view the snows of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at 5895m (19430ft) provide a magnificent backdrop for the spectacular wildlife pageant indulging the "Big Five" – Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, Lion and Buffalo that bound near the swamps and natural springs. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

DAY 2 after breakfast cross-dramatic volcanic formations at Shetani lava flow to arrive in Tsavo West for game viewing and overnight, at Kilaguni lodge. Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge.

DAY 3 after breakfast, Drive to the steep and fertile Taita Hills, between Tsavo and Voi, for game drive and overnight. The many wonders in this harsh countryside include the "red elephant", so called because of the red dust prevalent in the area. Another fascinating feature is the Mzima springs, where crystal clear water gushes daily from the underground streams of Mt. Kilimanjaro. All meals included.

DAY 4 after breakfast, continue south to our tropical paradise island Mombasa

BT&T 16 LAKE NAKURU / MARA (3½ DAYS)

DAY 1 Drive from Nairobi down to the Great Rift Valley arriving at the famous bird sanctuary of Lake Nakuru Park. Afternoon game drive along the shores of the lake viewing the myriad of flamingoes and other water birds forming the world's greatest bird spectacle. Proceed to your lodge for the night. Lunch and Dinner included.

DAY 2 Early morning drive past the extinct volcano of Mt. Longonot. Arrive at the famous Maasai Mara for afternoon game drive and overnight. All meals included.

DAY 3 Enjoy a day of uninterrupted game drives in this popular reserve renowned for its huge numbers of plains game such as wildebeest and zebra, and its majestic predators. All meals included.

DAY 4 Bid farewell to the Mara as you return to Nairobi before lunch.

BT&T 17 TREETOPS/LAKE NAKURU/ MARA (4½ DAYS)

DAY 1 Drive north to Kenya's central highlands arriving at Aberdare National park. Note: Only an overnight bag is required at the tree hotel. The rest of the baggage will be stored at the base hotel. After lunch at the base hotel, transfer to your tree hotel for game watching and overnight. Dinner will be served here.

DAY 2 After breakfast transfer to the base hotel to retrieve your baggage and rejoin your driver guide. Drive across the Aberdare ranges through the Great Rift Valley, arriving at the famous Bird sanctuary of Lake Nakuru Park. Afternoon game drive along the shores of the lake, viewing the myriad of flamingoes and other water birds forming the world's greatest bird spectacle, before proceeding to your lodge for the night. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Lodge

DAY 3 After breakfast, early morning drive past the extinct volcano of Mt Longonot. Arrive at the Maasai Mara Reserve. The reserve is world famous for its flora and fauna. Game abounds, all the "Big Five" are residents in the reserve. Afternoon game drive and overnight. All meals included.

DAY 4 Enjoy a day of uninterrupted game drives in this popular reserve renowned for its huge numbers of plain game such as wildebeest and zebra, and its majestic predators. All meals and overnight at lodge.

DAY 5 Bid farewell to the Mara as you return to Nairobi before lunch.

BT&T 18 ABERDARES/ SAMBURU/ MT. KENYA

DAY 1 Morning drive through Kikuyu farmlands, to arrive at the base hotel. Note only an overnight bag is required at the tree hotel. The rest of the baggage will be stored at the base hotel. After lunch at the base hotel, drive to dense forest of Aberdare to your tree hotel for game watching and overnight. Dinner is also included.

DAY 2 Continue north across the equator to the Semi-desert region of Samburu, arriving at your lodge for lunch. Drive along the Uaso Nyiro river in search of crocodile, leopard and resident wildlife. Dinner and Overnight at lodge.

DAY 3 Full day game viewing along the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River. The river's permanent waters abound with crocodile and hippo and attract plenty of wildlife including the peculiar Grevy Zebra, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx and the comical Somali Ostrich, unique to these northern parts. All meals and overnight at the lodge.

DAY 4 From the hot and arid lowlands of Samburu climb to the cool slopes of Mt Kenya to spend the night. Enjoy many facilities and scenic beauty. All meals at the club.

DAY 5 After breakfasts for Nairobi, arriving before lunch.

BT&T 19 SAMBURU/NAKURU/MAASAI MARA (5 ½ DAYS)

DAY 1 Drive through rolling agricultural lands round Nyeri. Cross the equator and approach the semi-desert country in Samburu. Proceed to your Lodge for lunch, game drive and overnight. Dinner at the Lodge.

DAY 2 Spend the day viewing elephants, lions and the northern specialties such as the Gerenuk, or Beisa Oryx. Observe crocodiles sunning on the sandbanks or snapping their jaws during the evening feed. After lunch and a game drive proceed to the Lodge for the night. Dinner at the Lodge.

DAY 3 After breakfast, drive to lake Nakuru national Park. Enjoy a game drive in the park. All meals and overnight at the Lodge.

DAY 4 After breakfast, Continue across the floor of the valley to Maasai Mara for lunch, afternoon game drive and overnight. All meals included.

DAY 5 Sunrise over the open grasslands signals the start of a full day on the game-filled plains. Photograph the stately black-manned lion, cheetah, or leopard, stalking defenseless herds of Wildebeest and other herbivores. All meals included.

DAY 6 Return to Nairobi after breakfast.

BT&T 20 TREE HOTEL/SAMBURU/MT. KENYA/NAKURU/MARA (7 ½ DAYS) – BEST OF KENYA

DAY 1 Morning drive through various farmlands, to arrive at the base hotel. Note only an overnight bag is required at the tree hotel. The rest of the baggage will be stored at the base hotel. After lunch at the base hotel, drive to dense forest of Aberdare to your tree hotel for game watching and overnight. Dinner is also included.

DAY 2 Continue north across the equator to the Semi-desert region of Samburu, arriving at your lodge for lunch. Drive along the Uaso Nyiro River in search of crocodile, leopard and resident wildlife. Dinner and Overnight at lodge.

DAY 3 from the hot and arid lowlands of Samburu climb to the cool slopes of Mt Kenya to spend the night. Enjoy many facilities and scenic beauty. All meals at the club.

DAY 4 Descend into the Great Rift Valley, arriving at the famous bird sanctuary of Lake Nakuru Park. Afternoon game drive along the shores of the lake viewing the myriad of flamingoes and other water birds forming the world's greatest bird spectacle. Proceed to your lodge for the night. Lunch and Dinner included.

DAY 5 Early morning drive past the extinct volcano of Mt. Longonot. Arrive at the famous Maasai Mara for afternoon game drive and overnight. All meals included.

DAY 6 Enjoy a day of uninterrupted game drives in this popular reserve renowned for its huge numbers of plains game such as wildebeest and zebra, and its majestic predators. All meals included.

DAY 7 Bid farewell to the Mara as you return to Nairobi before lunch.

BT&T 21 CLASSIC AFRICAN SAFARI KENYA AND TANZANIA

DAY 1 Tree Hotel - Morning drive to the forested highlands of the Aberdares. After lunch at the base hotel, drive to your tree hotel for game watching and overnight. Dinner at the Lodge.

DAY 2 Shaba - Continue north across the equator to the home of the Samburu people. Marvel at the rugged scenery of isolated crags and springs in this semi-arid region, arriving at your lodge for lunch. Drive along the Uaso Nyiro river in search of Crocodile, Leopard and resident wildlife. Dinner and Overnight at lodge.

DAY 3 Shaba - Experience a whole day of exciting game viewing in this beautiful rugged terrain with its vast array of wildlife as they frequent the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River. All meals and Overnight at lodge.

DAY 4 Nakuru - The drive to Lake Nakuru provides stunning vistas between the escarpments of the Rift Valley. During your game drive, behold the amazing sight of candy pink flamingoes lining the waters of this alkaline lake. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at lodge.

DAY 5 Nairobi - After breakfast, depart for Nairobi arriving before lunch. Afternoon at your leisure. Overnight at hotel. Lunch and Dinner own arrangement.

DAY 6 Lake Manyara - Cross the border to Tanzania at Namanga, stopping at Arusha for lunch. Proceed to Lake Manyara Park for a game drive. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

DAY 7 Serengeti - Morning game drive reveals the famous tree climbing lions which spend most of the day along branches of acacia trees. After lunch proceed to Serengeti Park for the night. Dinner and overnight at Lodge.

DAY 8 Experience an exciting spectacle of the astounding concentrations of game and extensive bird life at home on the Serengeti Plains. All meals and overnight at Lodge.

DAY 9 Ngoro Ngoro - After a morning game drive in the Serengeti, continue to "the cradle of mankind" at Olduvai Gorge. Proceed to Ngoro Ngoro for the night. All meals and Overnight at lodge.

DAY 10 Ngorongoro - During the day's game drives discover this legendary crater containing the greatest permanent concentration of wildlife in Africa. All meals and Overnight at logde.

DAY 11 Nairobi - Stopping at Arusha for lunch, return to Nairobi via Namanga.

ROAD EX MOMBASA

BT&T 32TSAVO EAST (1 DAY)
Early morning drive 100km inland to Bachuma gate. Enter the park and view game. Stop at Aruba dam (if there's water) en route to Voi for lunch. After another game drive return to Mombasa.

BT&T 33 TSAVO EAST / TAITA HILLS (2 DAYS)
DAY 1 Morning drive to Bachuma gate. Enter park and view game and Aruba dam (if there's water). Lunch at Voi. Continue to Taita Hills for overnight game viewing from the balcony of the Lodge.

DAY 2 Early morning game drive. Relax and return to Mombasa after lunch.

BT&T 34 AMBOSELI / TSAVO WEST (2 DAYS)
DAY 1 Early morning drive to Amboseli arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive.

DAY 2 After an early morning game drive to catch the picturesque site of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting). Proceed to Tsavo West National Park stopping where you visit Mzima Springs. Lunch at the Lodge and return to Mombasa.

BT&T 35 TSAVO EAST, WEST / AMBOSELI (3 DAYS)
DAY 1 Morning drive to Bachuma gate. Enter park and view game. Afternoon game drive. Full board at Lodge.

DAY 2 Drive to Amboseli, arriving for lunch. Afternoon game drive.

DAY 3 Early morning game drive. Lunch at the Lodge in Tsavo West and continue to Mombasa.

AIR EX MOMBASA

BT&T 36 2 DAYS LAMU ISLANDS
DAY 1 Fly to Manda Island and transfer by boat to Lamu Island. Dinner and overnight in a lamu Hotel.

DAY 2    visit the museum and the fort and Sheila Island following morning. After lunch fly back to Mombasa

BT&T 37        2 DAYS AMBOSELI
DAY 1      Pick up from hotel to Moi International Airport for flight to Amboseli. One-hour flight over Tsavo, having a spectacular view of the Kilimanjaro on a clear day. Land in Amboseli, game drive en-route to the lodge. After lunch, go for another game drive and come back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

DAY 2 Morning game drive, back to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, depart Amboseli for flight back to Mombasa.

BT&T 38 2 DAYS MAASAI MARA
DAY 1 After breakfast, transfer from your beach hotel and drive to Moi Airport for flight to Maasai Mara. Afternoon game drive in the fabulous Mara, the most famous game reserve in Kenya. Dinner and overnight at lodge/hotel.

DAY 2 Early morning game drive. Breakfast at leisure and depart on a morning game drive, returning to the camp for lunch. Transfer to the airstrip for return flight to the Coast.

BT&T 39 2 DAYS AMBOSELI-MASAI MARA
DAY 1 Depart from Mombasa and fly to Amboseli. Game drive in Amboseli Park. Take off from Amboseli and fly to the Mara. Afternoon game drive in Maasai Mara. Dinner and overnight at lodge/hotel.

DAY 2 Early mornings drive in Maasai Mara. Breakfast. Morning game drive till lunch. Afternoon, fly back to Mombasa

BT&T 01 NAIROBI CITY TOUR
Take a guided tour of the city to visit the principal landmarks , National Museum ,, Snake Park, Railway Museum and City Market.

BT&T 02 NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK
Approximately 8 kilometers from the city center, enter the Nairobi National Park to view a variety of game including lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, impala, giraffes and ostriches, roaming in untouched savannah and indigenous forest.

BT&T 03 KAREN BLIXEN, GIRAFFE MANOR
Visit the home of former coffee farmer, Karen Blixen, now preserved as a Museum. Proceed to the Giraffe Manor where you can feed rare Rothschild giraffe.

BT&T 04 DAPHNE SHELDRICKS, AFRICAN BUTTERFLY RESEARCH CENTER, THE KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM. (1DAY)
Visit the Daphne Sheldricks Elephant orphanage, The African Butterfly Research center and the Karen Blixen Museum.

BT&T05 BOMAS OF KENYA
Enjoy a cross-section of folk dances from various tribes in the country. Experience the culture as depicted by the recreated African villages with the chance to buy local handicrafts.

BT&T 06 NAIROBI BY NIGHT
Dinner at a Brazilian style restaurant offering you exotic charcoal grilled meat such as crocodile, zebra and chicken dishes, all roasted on a huge wood fire. Dance away at one of our night clubs or try your luck at an international casino. You may wish to extend your time after midnight and make your own way to the hotel.

BT&T 07 LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Drive to the escarpment and enter the Great Rift Valley enjoying a panoramic view of the Longonot and Suswa volcanoes. View game and millions of flamingoes among other bird species. Proceed to Lion Hill Lodge for lunch before returning to Nairobi

NAIROBI EXCURSIONS:BOMAS OF KENYA - BT&T05

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Enjoy a cross-section of folk dances from various tribes in the country. Experience the culture as depicted by the recreated African villages with the chance to buy local handicrafts.

Tsavo East National Park - “The Theatre of the Wild..”

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Establishment history

Tsavo National Park was established on 1st April, 1948 with an area of 21,812 Km2 It is the largest Park in Kenya. In May 1948 Tsavo National Park was divided into East and West for administrative purposes. The two Parks are divided by Nairobi–Mombasa railway /road.

The Waliangulu and Kamba tribes used it as a hunting ground prior to gazettement. Dr. Krapf journeyed on foot through this area in 1848 crossing the Tsavo river on his way to Kitui – first European to see Mt. Kenya. Construction of the railway reached Tsavo river in 1898. During the construction of the bridge Lions (Man eaters of Tsavo) terrorized the workers, killing over 130 people before being killed by Col. Patterson.

During the World War I (1914-1918) British forces built fortresses along Tsavo river to counter threats from invading German forces from Tanganyika (present Tanzania) – whose intention was to blow up the Tsavo river bridge that was vital to British Communication. Captain Lugards a European explorer passed through the area on his way to Uganda and had a drop over at the Lugards Falls area.

Scenic features

Tsavo East is a very popular Park as is indicated by the high number of tourists. Some of the attractive scenic features include:

Large herds of elephants and other wildlife. it is easily accessible by road, air (light aircraft) and railway. The Park is a “catchments” for coast resorts’ visitors.

Popular legend of Tsavo “The Man-eaters of Tsavo”.
Yatta plateau – It is about 290Km long and is one of the worlds longest lava flows.

Lugards Falls on the Galana river – This is not a true falls but a series of rapids. Visitors can walk down to the river to view the rapids.

Mudanda rock – This is a long rock outcrop that is about 1.6Km long. There is a dam at the base. Animals can be seen drinking. Visitors can walk along the rock and enjoy a cool breeze as well as view wildlife at the base.

Aruba Dam - was built in 1952 across the Voi river. The dam attracts many animals and water birds can be seen at this dam.

Tsavo/Athi rivers confluence – when the two rivers join they form the Galana river.

Elephants, Rhinos, Hirola (Hunters Hartebeest).

Ongoing Tourist Activities

Game viewing.

Walking Safaris along the Galana.

Bird watching.

Tourist guidance while in Tsavo

The weather in Tsavo is pleasant most of the year. There are two rain seasons. The long rains generally come in March – May and the short rains from October – December.
It is forbidden to travel in an open vehicle while in the Park.
Stay in your vehicle all the time. Get out only at designated areas.

Off road driving is not allowed.
View the wildlife from a distance with binoculars.

Off road driving destroys vegetation, might kill wildlife and could interfere with the daily routine of animals. The tracks formed become an eyesore.
Animals have a right of way.
Do not harass them or make loud sounds – this might scare then and make them nervous.

Patience pays!

Remember not to litter.

Remember: Do not take away anything, but photographs and leave nothing behind but footprints.

Tsavo West National Park - “The Land of Lava, Man-eaters…”

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Tsavo West National Park covers 7065 km2, approximately 30% of Kenya’s area under parks, and contains a diversity of habitats, wildlife and a mountainous scenic landscape. The park is a vast expanse of savanna stretching from Mtito Andei, along the Mombasa-Nairobi road and south to the Tanzanian border. The North Eastern boundary along the Highway adjoins Tsavo East National Park, but Tsavo West has a more varied topography and a more diverse array of habitats than its neighbour.

The park’s habitats include open plains alternating with Savannah bush and semi desert scrub, acacia woodlands; rocky ridges and outcrops and more extensive ranges and isolated hills; belts of riverine vegetation; palm thickets and on the Chyulu hills, mountain forest.

There are numerous rocky outcrops and ridges and part of the park, towards the Chyulu Hills, is of recent volcanic origin with lava flows and ash cones including the Shetani lava flow, an example of a recent volacano.

In the far south western corner on the Kenya Tanzania border is Lake Jipe, part of which is in the park. This very attractive lake is fed by runoff from Mt. Kilimanjaro and the North Pare mountains. At Mzima Springs, in the North of the park, water that has filtered underground from the Chyulu Hills gushes from below a lava ridge into a series of clear pools.
Location: South Eastern Kenya, inland from Mombasa, and the altitude ranges between 200 - 1000m.

Climate: Temperature ranges from 20 - 30o C and rainfall from 200mm - 700mm.
Two ran seasons: Long rains - March/April & Short rains

Major Attractions

Recent volcanoes, lava flows and caves with potential for geological and cave exploration, and hiking. Mzima Springs & underwater hippo watching, Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Lake Jipe, Mt. Kilimanjaro, elephant, rhino, diverse bird and plant species. And if lucky - Wild dogs.

Common Vegetation

Most of the northern sector is Acacia commiphora bushland with scattered trees such as baobabs - Adansonia digitata and Delonix elata. In the Ngulia area, a range of craggy hills reaches around 1800m and is heavily wooded. The southern sector consists of open grassy plains. The permanent tsavo river runs through the northern part of the park with a fringe of riverine Acacia elatior and Hyphaene compressa woodland. Lake Jipe is bordered by extensive beds to Typha and has large permanent swamps at its eastern and western ends. Mzima springs, is fringed by Raphia farinifera and Phoenix reclinata palms.

Activities

Boat excursion at lake Jipe; Bird watching at lake Jipe;

Annual bird ringing at Ngulia lodge; Hill and rock climbing at

Chaimu and Ngulia Hills.