About Tsavo West National Park

Samburu National Reserve is a magnificent safari destination in Kenya, and it provides a large variety of activities suitable for everyone, even though it’s no larger than 165 square kilometers.

The central part of the vegetation is along the Ewaso Nyiro River, which means that animals gather there for the precious source of food and water, especially during the dry season. That is the moment when you can enjoy the spectacular show of the wildlife, without any disturbances. Elephants, hippos, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes and many other wild animals live together in the area of the river.

This amazing National Park of Kenya has an area of 9,065 square kilometers and represents 4% of Kenya’s land. At the moment, the park is one of the last impressive wild landscapes of our planet, where you can observe ferocious animals, colorful flowers and butterflies as you wish.

The Tsavo West National Park is a unique area where a few types of vegetation and landscapes blend naturally, providing its visitors with breathtaking views and fantastic places for all kinds of safari activities. The ecosystem here comprises Acacia woodlands, vast areas of scrublands and grasslands, as well as lush riverine vegetation. But what makes this park even more impressive are the lava rocks, flows, and even caves. When taking all these aspects into consideration, we can say that this is the perfect destination for any nature lover.

One of the major interest points of the park is Mzima Springs, an astonishing green oasis. In fact, they are crystal clear water pools, always fed with millions of liters of fresh water from the Chyulu Hills. The lava flows from there to Mzima Springs with approximately 250,000,000 liters of water every day. For this reason, the clearness of the water is always high, and you can actually go for underwater hippo and fish watching, which permits you to explore their habitat closely. Just think about the amazing experience of seeing pods of hippos in their natural environment, underwater. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and enjoy an unforgettable adventure!

Mzima Springs is not only a lovely place for adventurous tourists, but also for passionate photographs. As the place is always green, even during the dry season, here is where you can take some of the most astonishing pictures of the wildlife. The lush vegetation contributes to an enchanting setting for photography. No matter if you aim for the ideal wildlife photo, or you are a nature lover who enjoys safari activities, you will be thrilled to see gazelles, zebras, herds of elephants, giraffes and other animals which come to Mzima Springs to drink water. Furthermore, here are also several splendid picnic spots, where you can relish the beautiful landscape and get in touch with nature while relaxing.

Game drives also attract most of the people visiting the Tsavo West National Park, as this is one of the most magnificent places in the world for this activity. The park is ideal for game drives and watching, as you can observe dust-red elephants, impressive pods of hippos, endangered Black Rhinos, gazelles, lesser kudus, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalos, gerenuks, hyenas, impalas, crocodiles and many other animals, as well as a multitude of birds.

When it comes to birds, it is well-known that Tsavo is a paradise for bird watchers, as there are around 600 recorded species here. Most of them are specific to the semi-arid zone, such as the golden pipit, while others are migratory birds.

Shetani lava flows and caves are strengthening the fame of Tsavo as a unique place on Earth. The amazing landscape of the park has been shaped a few hundred years ago, by frightening volcanic eruptions, from the soil. The locals were so scared that they named the place “Shetani”, which means “devil.” Nowadays, locals still have legends regarding lava flows and believe that they are linked to devil powers, but tourists are exploring them in depth. In fact, you can also enter lava caves here, but you are advised to take safety measures and study them carefully. Not because of evil spirits!.

If you are willing to watch the herds, the Poacher’s Lookout is the best place for this. Moreover, Ngulia Hills are perfect for rock climbing. From the end of September to November, you can relish here a magnificent avian spectacle hosted by the Ngulia Bird-ringing Station.