With a more varied topography and a more diverse array of habitats than its neighbour, Tsavo West National Park covers 7065 square km, approximately 30% of Kenya's total area. The Park is a vast expanse of savannah stretching from...
..Mtito Andei, along the Mombasa-Nairobi road to the Tanzanian border and it contains a diversity of habitats, wildlife and a mountainous scenic landscape. The landscape is dominated by the giant baobab, a tree which is reputed to live a 1000 years.The wide range of landscape offers protection to many endangered African animals including the black rhinoceros, Cosen's gerbil, several species of shrew and rat, Grevy's zebra and wild dogs. The Big Five can also be found in the Park along with a fine range of antelope species. Among the park’s main attractions are the Mzima Springs which forms a haven for a rich wildlife pageant with elephants , hippos, crocodiles, gazelles, zebras and giraffes.
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