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Nothing beats the zeal of a get-away in the south eastern circuit of east africa, am talking tsavo east and west and the kenyan coast at large.Am talkin marine parks, historical sites and generally the flora and fauna flourishing here.our journey started from wildlife clubs of Kenya headquarters in Bomas , karen Nairobi en route to tsavo west .Tsavo has a rich history despite the rich bio-diversity,it boasts rich history such as the beginning of the World war II unknown to many and the biggest area under conservation in kenya.
Tsavo east is the biggest and oldest park in park in Kenya covering 13,747kms squared.tsavo`s rich history is the construction of Kenya-uganda railway by British where 135 workers were killed by tsavo man eating lions. You can`t miss to see the big five and a variety of birds best time to spot migratory birds being october to january .common are tsavo east red elephants who wallow in the mud as a result the red colour, the lions,hartebeests, giraffes,black faced velvet monkeys,syke`s monkeys,gerenuks,impalas, a variety of birds like secretary bird ,herons,starlings,ostriches,kestrels and buzzards .
To access tsavo east you can use the VOI gate and MANYANI gate from Nairobi(333km),BACHUMA gate from Mombasa(173km), SALA gate from Malindi and North coast. if travelling by air you can use chatered light air crafts to 6 airstrips south of the park and 13airstrips at the north. Tsavo west is also magical with `shetani lava flow' a vast area of land under volcanic rock, tucked in are spots like MZIMA SPRINGS a breathe taking spot with underground aquarium a home to tilapias, hippos and crocodiles .the spring water also plays a vital role serving areas like MOMBASA city and outskirts.Neighboring is mkomanzi national reserve stretching to Tanzania, chyulu national park and AMBOSELI national park to the north in kenya, mt.kilimanjaro and Arusha national park in Tanzania.
proceeding down coast we had a great time at shimba hills also `paradise of sable antelopes'.Animal species include Endangered Sable Antelope, Elephants, Giraffes, Leopard, Genet, Civet cat, Hyenas, Waterbuck, Bush pig, Buffalo, African Bush Baby, Bushbuck, Coastal Black and white Colobus, Blue Duiker, Bush Duiker, Red Duiker, Greater Galago,Black-faced Vervet Monkey, Sykes Monkey, Serval cat, Black and Red Shrew, and Knob-bristled Suni Shrew.The forest is an important bird area and is endowed with forest birdlife while the grasslands hold localized species such as red-necked-Spur fowl, Croaking Cisticola and Zanzibar Red Bishop. The scenic Sheldrick Falls and the dense Mwaluganje Forest are also found here along with four campsites.you can`t afford to miss out the spectacular view of Sheldrick falls. still in North coast a must visit spot is colobus trust in Diani on your way to diani beach.
down south coast we have the watamu marine park known as one of the best marine parks in Kenya, Watamu Marine Park is a spectacularly diverse aquatic ecosystem with over 100 types of coral, 600 fish species and many other marine creatures, making it a favorite underworld destination amongst snorkelers and divers. The park is part of a larger aquatic system of protected areas that includes Malindi Marine National Park, as well as the mangrove forests of Mida Creek. Less than one-quarter mile from beach shore is a superb network of coral that is teeming with some of the ocean’s most stunning beauties, such as grouper, damselfish, lionfish, octopus, parrotfish, moray, to name only a few of the marine species that you will encounter. Snorkeling and diving are the most popular water activities in Watamu, and your experienced divemaster takes you to distinct underlife locations where you will see the highest variety of fish and other marine life darting in and out of the coral while you observe from a safe distance. With so much to discover, you will spend few hours exploring the nooks and crannies of the underwater realm. The equatorial waters in Kenya are quite warm and comfy throughout the year, ranging from 68 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 30 Celsius). Seasonal changes do cause the temperature to vary slightly, so you should not that from November through March is when the water is the warmest and you may need a slightly heavier wetsuit for dives from June to October.
written by Saitabau castro.
photo creds: Ibrahim Mustapha.
Tsavo east is the biggest and oldest park in park in Kenya covering 13,747kms squared.tsavo`s rich history is the construction of Kenya-uganda railway by British where 135 workers were killed by tsavo man eating lions. You can`t miss to see the big five and a variety of birds best time to spot migratory birds being october to january .common are tsavo east red elephants who wallow in the mud as a result the red colour, the lions,hartebeests, giraffes,black faced velvet monkeys,syke`s monkeys,gerenuks,impalas, a variety of birds like secretary bird ,herons,starlings,ostriches,kestrels and buzzards .
To access tsavo east you can use the VOI gate and MANYANI gate from Nairobi(333km),BACHUMA gate from Mombasa(173km), SALA gate from Malindi and North coast. if travelling by air you can use chatered light air crafts to 6 airstrips south of the park and 13airstrips at the north. Tsavo west is also magical with `shetani lava flow' a vast area of land under volcanic rock, tucked in are spots like MZIMA SPRINGS a breathe taking spot with underground aquarium a home to tilapias, hippos and crocodiles .the spring water also plays a vital role serving areas like MOMBASA city and outskirts.Neighboring is mkomanzi national reserve stretching to Tanzania, chyulu national park and AMBOSELI national park to the north in kenya, mt.kilimanjaro and Arusha national park in Tanzania.
proceeding down coast we had a great time at shimba hills also `paradise of sable antelopes'.Animal species include Endangered Sable Antelope, Elephants, Giraffes, Leopard, Genet, Civet cat, Hyenas, Waterbuck, Bush pig, Buffalo, African Bush Baby, Bushbuck, Coastal Black and white Colobus, Blue Duiker, Bush Duiker, Red Duiker, Greater Galago,Black-faced Vervet Monkey, Sykes Monkey, Serval cat, Black and Red Shrew, and Knob-bristled Suni Shrew.The forest is an important bird area and is endowed with forest birdlife while the grasslands hold localized species such as red-necked-Spur fowl, Croaking Cisticola and Zanzibar Red Bishop. The scenic Sheldrick Falls and the dense Mwaluganje Forest are also found here along with four campsites.you can`t afford to miss out the spectacular view of Sheldrick falls. still in North coast a must visit spot is colobus trust in Diani on your way to diani beach.
down south coast we have the watamu marine park known as one of the best marine parks in Kenya, Watamu Marine Park is a spectacularly diverse aquatic ecosystem with over 100 types of coral, 600 fish species and many other marine creatures, making it a favorite underworld destination amongst snorkelers and divers. The park is part of a larger aquatic system of protected areas that includes Malindi Marine National Park, as well as the mangrove forests of Mida Creek. Less than one-quarter mile from beach shore is a superb network of coral that is teeming with some of the ocean’s most stunning beauties, such as grouper, damselfish, lionfish, octopus, parrotfish, moray, to name only a few of the marine species that you will encounter. Snorkeling and diving are the most popular water activities in Watamu, and your experienced divemaster takes you to distinct underlife locations where you will see the highest variety of fish and other marine life darting in and out of the coral while you observe from a safe distance. With so much to discover, you will spend few hours exploring the nooks and crannies of the underwater realm. The equatorial waters in Kenya are quite warm and comfy throughout the year, ranging from 68 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 30 Celsius). Seasonal changes do cause the temperature to vary slightly, so you should not that from November through March is when the water is the warmest and you may need a slightly heavier wetsuit for dives from June to October.
written by Saitabau castro.
photo creds: Ibrahim Mustapha.
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