Tsavo is a region of Kenya located where the Uganda Railway crosses the Tsavo River, close to where it meets the Athi-Galana-Sabaki River. Two national parks, Tsavo East and Tsavo West are located in the area.
The meaning of the word Tsavo is unclear, but because of tribal conflicts, the Kamba people used to refer to the region as the place of "slaughter". Until the British put an end to the slave trade in the early 19th century, Tsavo had been continually crossed by caravans of slavers and their captives.
Flora and fauna Typical flora of the region includes: Acacia Myrrh Baobab
Typical fauna of the region includes: African bush elephant Giraffe African buffalo Gazelle Klipspringer Kudu Leopard Lion Cheetah See also Railway stations in Kenya Tsavorite Tsavo East National Park Tsavo West National Park
References
External links Tsavo National Park Field Museum of Natural History – Tsavo Lion Exhibit Guide to resources related to the Tsavo Lions at the Field Museum Library Man-Eating Lions Not Aberrant, Experts Say – National Geographic News, 4 January 2004