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National Parks
http://www.kws.org/parks/parks_reserves/TWNP.html
http://www.kws.org/parks/parks_reserves/TWNP.html
Tsavo East National Park - The theatre of the wild
PO Box 14, Voi
Telephone: (+254) 43 203 0049
Email: tsavoeast@kws.go.uk
The Joint mass of Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks forms one of the largest National parks in the world and covers a massive 4% of Kenya’s total land area. Tsavo East - the larger of the two - lies to the east of the Nairobi / Mombasa road, equidistant between Nairobi and Mombasa, and offers a vast and untapped arena of arid bush which is washed by azure and emerald meandering of Galana River. Guarded by the limitless lava reaches of Yatta plateau and patrolled by some of the largest elephant herds in Kenya.
PO Box 14, Voi
Telephone: (+254) 43 203 0049
Email: tsavoeast@kws.go.uk
The Joint mass of Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks forms one of the largest National parks in the world and covers a massive 4% of Kenya’s total land area. Tsavo East - the larger of the two - lies to the east of the Nairobi / Mombasa road, equidistant between Nairobi and Mombasa, and offers a vast and untapped arena of arid bush which is washed by azure and emerald meandering of Galana River. Guarded by the limitless lava reaches of Yatta plateau and patrolled by some of the largest elephant herds in Kenya.
Tsavo West National Park - Land of Lava, Springs and Man-eaters
PO Box 71, Mtito Andei
Telephone: (+254) 43 30049
Email: tsavowestnp@kws.go.uk
The park is located on south eastern Kenya, 240km from Nairobi along the western side of Mombasa/Nairobi highway. The savannah ecosystem comprises of open grasslands, scrublands, and Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation and rocky ridges. Major wildlife attractions include Elephant, Rhino, Hippos, Lions, Cheetah, Leopards, Buffalos, diverse plant and bird species including the threatened Corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler.
PO Box 71, Mtito Andei
Telephone: (+254) 43 30049
Email: tsavowestnp@kws.go.uk
The park is located on south eastern Kenya, 240km from Nairobi along the western side of Mombasa/Nairobi highway. The savannah ecosystem comprises of open grasslands, scrublands, and Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation and rocky ridges. Major wildlife attractions include Elephant, Rhino, Hippos, Lions, Cheetah, Leopards, Buffalos, diverse plant and bird species including the threatened Corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler.
Shimba Hills National Reserve
Telephone: (+254) 70 446 7855
Email: shimbahills@kws.go.uk
The national reserve lies approximately 33km south of Mombasa town, in Kwale district of coast province. The coastal ecosystem comprise of a heterogeneous habitat including forestlands, exotic plantations, scrublands and grasslands. The ecosystem holds one of the largest coastal forests in East Africa after Arabuko-Sokoke forest.
The reserve is rich in flora and fauna and hosts the highest density of African elephant in Kenya. Other animal species found in the area are Sable Antelope, black and rufous Eelephant Shrew, bushy tailed Mongoose and other small mammals like Fruit Bat. The forest is an important bird area and is endowed with forest birdlife while the grasslands hold localized species such as red-necked-Spurfowl, Croaking Cisticola and Zanzibar Red Bishop.
Telephone: (+254) 70 446 7855
Email: shimbahills@kws.go.uk
The national reserve lies approximately 33km south of Mombasa town, in Kwale district of coast province. The coastal ecosystem comprise of a heterogeneous habitat including forestlands, exotic plantations, scrublands and grasslands. The ecosystem holds one of the largest coastal forests in East Africa after Arabuko-Sokoke forest.
The reserve is rich in flora and fauna and hosts the highest density of African elephant in Kenya. Other animal species found in the area are Sable Antelope, black and rufous Eelephant Shrew, bushy tailed Mongoose and other small mammals like Fruit Bat. The forest is an important bird area and is endowed with forest birdlife while the grasslands hold localized species such as red-necked-Spurfowl, Croaking Cisticola and Zanzibar Red Bishop.
Malindi Marine National Park
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Mombasa Marine National Park
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Mombasa Marine National Park
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Malindi Marine National Park - Africa’s Oldest Marine Park, Magic Islands, Zebra fish
PO Box 109, Malinda
Telephone: (+254) 42 31554
Email: malindimarine@kws.go.ke
Malindi Marine Park and Reserve lie between Lat. 3o and 4o south, about 118 km from Mombasa town. It is located to the south of Malindi town. The Marine Park is endowed with magnificent resources such as fringing reefs, coral gardens in the lagoons, sea grass beds, mangroves, mudflats, and high fish diversity, marine mammals (e.g. Dolphins), Turtles and various species of shorebirds.
PO Box 109, Malinda
Telephone: (+254) 42 31554
Email: malindimarine@kws.go.ke
Malindi Marine Park and Reserve lie between Lat. 3o and 4o south, about 118 km from Mombasa town. It is located to the south of Malindi town. The Marine Park is endowed with magnificent resources such as fringing reefs, coral gardens in the lagoons, sea grass beds, mangroves, mudflats, and high fish diversity, marine mammals (e.g. Dolphins), Turtles and various species of shorebirds.
Mombasa Marine National Park
PO Box 82144, Mombasa
Telephone: (+254) 41 231 2774/5
Email: masmarine@kws.go.uk
The marine park is located in Mombasa town along the Kenyan coast. The park comprises of the sea waters, mangroves, sea grasses, and sea weeds. The park is home to variety of marine life e.g. Crabs, Sea urchins, Sea Cucumbers, Sea Stars/Starfish, Sea Jellies. Other spectacular attractions include the sand beach and coral gardens. The park is a popular snorkelling and diving location.
PO Box 82144, Mombasa
Telephone: (+254) 41 231 2774/5
Email: masmarine@kws.go.uk
The marine park is located in Mombasa town along the Kenyan coast. The park comprises of the sea waters, mangroves, sea grasses, and sea weeds. The park is home to variety of marine life e.g. Crabs, Sea urchins, Sea Cucumbers, Sea Stars/Starfish, Sea Jellies. Other spectacular attractions include the sand beach and coral gardens. The park is a popular snorkelling and diving location.