National Park · Kenya
Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East National Park is a national park in Kenya, covering 2,902,742 acres (1,174,699 ha), established in 1948.
National Park · Kenya
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenya |
| Area | 2,902,742 acres (1,174,699 ha) |
| Established | 1948 |
| Coordinates | 2.7786° S, 38.7717° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East National Park is a national park in Kenya with an area of 13,747 km2 (5,308 sq mi). Established in April 1948 covering a semi-arid area previously known as the Taru Desert. Together with the Tsavo West National Park, it forms an area of about 22,000 km2 (8,500 sq mi). The Tsavo River flows west to east through the national park, which is located in the Taita-Taveta County the former Coast Province.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Moi International Airport (MBA) · Mombasa, Kenya · 103.7 miles away
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha, Tanzania · 125.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tsavo East National Park?
Tsavo East National Park is in Kenya (2.7786° S, 38.7717° E).
When was Tsavo East National Park established?
Tsavo East National Park was established in 1948, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tsavo East National Park?
Tsavo East National Park covers 2,902,742 acres (1,174,699 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1368818 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsavo_East_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).