Coast Region, KenyaField Guide
Tsavo West
Volcanic hills, lava flows and spring-fed pools, in the greener and more dramatic half of Tsavo.
- Region
- Coast Region, Kenya
- Best time
- Jun-Oct, Jan-Feb
- Wildlife
- Elephant, lion, rhino, hippo at Mzima Springs
- Safaris here
- 3 itineraries
Tsavo West is markedly different from its eastern neighbour: hillier, greener and more densely vegetated, with volcanic cones and old lava flows shaping the landscape. The scenery alone justifies the visit, particularly the views across the Chyulu Hills.
Mzima Springs is the highlight, where some fifty million gallons of water surface daily through porous volcanic rock. An underwater viewing chamber lets you watch hippo and crocodile below the surface. The park also holds a fenced rhino sanctuary at Ngulia, and the game viewing rewards patience rather than delivering constant sightings.
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Safari Packages
Trips that visit Tsavo West
Each is a fully costed starting point, and every one can be reshaped around your dates, pace and budget.
