Tsavo East National Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in Kenya at 11,747 square kilometers. Opened in April of 1948, it is located near the village of Voi in the Taita District of Coast Province. The park is divided into east and west sections by the A109 road and a railway. Named for the Tsavo River, which flows west to east through the national park, it borders the Chyulu Hills National Park, and the Mkomazi Game Reserve in Tanzania Climate Generally hot and dry fanned by a cool breeze. Long rains are anticipated from mid April to May and the short rains from November to early December. Min temp of 18° and max of 37° Celsius. Major Attractions in Tsavo East National Park Lugards Falls and the Athi Galana River Mudanda Rock The Yatta Plateau Outside the National Park Voi town and traditional market, Tuesdays and Fridays. Voi Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery from 1914/16 Bura Mission (first inland Christian Mission set up in 1892) Taita Hills & Sagalla Hills Mzima Springs (in Tsavo West National Park) Tsavo River Railway Station (Scene of the Man-eaters of Tsavo) Locale Tsavo East National Park is one of the world’s largest game reserves, providing undeveloped wilderness homes to vast numbers of animals with over 500 bird species recorded in the area. Location Sentrim Tsavo East is located in Tsavo East National Park. The entire 20 tents are spread out in a shadowed glade among boskia trees. The camp has the atmosphere of the pioneer camps of long ago while providing the luxury of a permanent camp with modern amenities. The main guest area consists of the reception, lounge area, restaurant and bar Recreation • Guided Nature Walks • Visits to nearby places of interest • Welcome drink on arrival • Picnic lunch boxes available • Various cuisine menus |