Tsavo East National Park

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by Dr Peter James Chisholm

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Tsavo East National Park, located in southeastern Kenya, is one of the oldest and largest parks in the country, covering an area of approximately 13,747 square kilometers. It is renowned for its vast landscapes and diverse ecosystems, which include open savannahs, semi-arid grasslands, and riverine forests. The park is home to an array of wildlife, including the famous "Big Five" – lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinoceroses – as well as a variety of bird species, reptiles, and smaller mammals. One of the park’s most notable features is the Yatta Plateau, the world's longest lava flow, which extends over 300 kilometers. Tsavo East is also famous for the "Man-Eaters of Tsavo," a pair of lions that terrorized the area during the construction of the Kenya-Uganda railway in the late 19th century.

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