National Park · Kenya
Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West National Park is a national park in Kenya, covering 2,240,007 acres (906,499 ha), established in 1948.
National Park · Kenya
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenya |
| Area | 2,240,007 acres (906,499 ha) |
| Established | 1948 |
| Coordinates | 3.3167° S, 38.1333° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West National Park is located in Taita-Taveta County of Kenya. The park covers an area of 9,065 km2 (3,500 sq mi). The A109 road Nairobi-Mombasa and a railway divides it from the adjoining Tsavo East National Park. Together with adjoining ranches and protected areas, they comprise the Tsavo Conservation Area. Tsavo West is a more popular destination due to its magnificent scenery and the Mzima Springs, the rich and varied wildlife, a good road system, a rhino reserve, rock climbing potential and guided walks along the Tsavo River. The park is operated by Kenya Wildlife Service.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) · Arusha, Tanzania · 73.5 miles away
- Moi International Airport (MBA) · Mombasa, Kenya · 112.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tsavo West National Park?
Tsavo West National Park is in Kenya (3.3167° S, 38.1333° E).
When was Tsavo West National Park established?
Tsavo West National Park was established in 1948, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tsavo West National Park?
Tsavo West National Park covers 2,240,007 acres (906,499 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1602738 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsavo_West_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).