Tsavo West National Park is located in southern part of Kenya. The park is an attractive beautiful and diverse wilderness area that covers approximately of 9,065 square kilometers. The park was opened in April 1948. The park is situated about 240 kilometers southeast about 240 kilometers southeast of Nairobi, the park is located between Tsavo and Athi rivers, and its terrain is characterized by a mix of the volcanic hills, rocky outcrops and vast expanses of the savannah grasslands. The park’s unique landscape is dotted with the acacia trees, baobabs, and commiphora shrubs, thus creating dramatic scenery that is a home to the incredible variety of wildlife that includes the big five mammals like lions, buffaloes, elephnats, leopards and rhinos as well as other animal species such as cheetahs, hyenas and various antelope species. The park is famous for Mzima Springs that clear water oasis that is home to large schools of hippos and crocodiles, is a major attraction, while the stunning Shetani Lava Flow and the Chaimu volcanic crater offer amazing into the park’s fascinating geological history, thus making Tsavo West National Park a truly unforgettable safari destination for the nature lovers, photographers, and the adventure seekers.
Attractions in Tsavo West national park.
Mzima Springs.
Mzima springs is a mesmerizing attraction in Tsavo West National Park that showcases the park’s natural beauty. The crystal-clear spring, fed by underground streams from the nearby Chyulus Hills create a perfect setting surrounded by the vegetation and the towering palm trees, as the visitors walk along the spring’s edge they can observe an incredible variety of the wildlife like hippos, crocodiles and numerous bird species and among others.
Animal species.
Tsavo West National park is located in the southern Kenya is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, with incredible variety of animal species. The park’s diverse landscapes, ranging from volcanic plains to rocky outcrops and acacia woodlands, support a vast variety of fauna, like majestic African elephnats, that roam freely in the large herds. Other iconic species that call Tsavo West home include lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, while the park’s wetlands and waterholes attract a wide range of the antelopes such as the klipspringers, impalas, gazelles and among others.
Bird species.
Tsavo West National Park is a birdwatcher’s haven, the park is has incredible variety of bird species that attract visitors from around the round, with over 600 recorded species, the park’s diverse landscapes, like the volcanic plains, rocky outcrops and others support a wide range of avifauna, Other iconic species in the park includes Kori bustard, ground hornbill, secretary bird and among others. The park’s wetlands and waterholes also attract a variety of the water birds including the African fish eagle, Goliath heron, and pink-backed pelican and among others thus making Tsavo west a must-visit destination for the bird enthusiasts.
Poacher’s hill.
Poacher’s hill is also known as Poacher’s Lookout, is a notable attraction in Tsavo West National Park offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape. This hill, which was once used by poachers to spot their prey, now provides visitors with a panoramic vista of the park’s diverse ecosystems. On a clear day one can see the attractive Mount Kilimanjaro, the Africa’s highest peak, as well as the shimmering waters of Lake Jape and the lush vegetation of the surrounding hills. Poacher’s Hill is an ideal spot for photography, birdwatching and simply taking in the natural beauty of Tsavo West.
Shetani Lava Flow.
Shetani Lava Flow is a fascinating geological attraction in Tsavo west national park, showcasing the park’s unique volcanic landscape. The 8-kilometer-long lava flow, which translates to ‘’devil’’ in Swahili is a result of volcanic activity that occurred around 200 years ago. The flow’s twisted, blackened and rugged terrain, which resembles a frozen molten river, creates an otherworldly atmosphere, as if one is walking on the surface of a distant planet. The shetani lava flow is not only an attraction but also provides a unique and surreal experience for visitors, offering massive views of the surrounding landscape and the distant Chyulus Hills.
Ngulia rhino sanctuary.
Ngulia rhino sanctuary is a stronghold and bleeding place for endangered rhinos in Tsavo and Kenya as a nation, Kenya as a tourist destination safari and a home of wildlife used to be a habitat to over 8000 black rhino individuals by 1970’s but due to human practices like poaching and encroaching the rhino’s habitants. Ngulia Rhino sanctuary has over 80 rhino individuals which are easy to spot while on your visit in the sanctuary as you can as well spot the black rhinos but you can also spot leopards and elephants, though the black rhinos which are kept at the sanctuary are nocturnal species and this means that it is rare to see them however not impossible to see the rhino species, due to danger of extinction of the black rhinos the sanctuary is well fenced and guarded by the rangers and the staff boosts the rhino populations as well as other animal species like the elephants in the park.
Chyulu Hills.
Chyulu Hills are an impressive features that you should visit during your safari in Tsavo West national park, the hills are situated 150 kilometers east of Kenya rift and 30 kilometers from Kibwezi town. Chyulu hills form a 100 kilometers long volcanic field covering an area of 741 square kilometers with the highest peak standing at the highest of 2188 kilometers, the hills create a magnificent scenic view which is perfect for sightseeing and photography.
Chaimu hill.
Chaimu hill also known as Chaimu crater is a scenic attraction in Tsavo West National Park, the hill has a great observation point while enjoying the views of Tsavo West national park and the views of Majestic Mountain Kilimanjaro from a distance, this hill is great for hiking safari which takes approximately 20 minutes of hike.
Roaring rocks.
Roaring rocks are spectacular feature in Tsavo West national park resembling the same spot in lion king where mufasa holds Simba showing the young to the animals he led as a king, these rocks are situated near Ngulia rhino sanctuary and for a long time these rocks have been an observation point. The roaring rocks is the perfect view in the park offering a unique and thrilling safari experience.
Activities to do in Tsavo West national park.
Game drives.
Game drives are a thrilling activity in Tsavo West national park offers visitors a chance to explore the park’s vast and diverse landscape in search of its incredible wildlife, the game drives can be led by experienced guides from Africa Vacation Safaris, the game drives take visitors on the journey through the park’s landscape to spot the park’s famous animal species like lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and among others. With the park’s unique landscapes and abundant wildlife, game drives in Tsavo west are an unforgettable safari experience, providing visitors with a chance to witness natural beauty and majesty of the Africa’s wild animals in their natural habitat. Whether it’s a sunrise or sunrise diver, a half day or full day excursion, game drives in Tsavo west national park are an absolute must-do for nay wildlife enthusiast or nature lover.
Bird watching.
Tsavo West national park is a birding safari destination in Kenya with over 600 bird species that are distributed across different vegetation covers at the park, Ngulia Hills, being one of the perfect spots in the park, is situated along one of the world’s busiest avian migration routes, Bird ringers move here between October and January. More than 100 migrant and resident species have been ringed here, the most prolific being marsh warbler, river warbler, red-backed shrike, thrush nightingale and common whitethroat and many more, Mzima springs are good birding location in the park.
Visiting Ngulia rhino sanctuary.
Ngulia Rhino sanctuary experience is a thrilling and conservation-focused in Tsavo West national park that offers tourists a unique opportunity to witness the endangered black rhinoceros in a safe and protected environment. The tourists observe the rhinos up close and learn about the importance of the conservation efforts. The guided tours led by experienced rangers provide information about the rhinos behaviours, habitat and the challenges faced in protecting them, making for educational and enriching experience that supports the conservation of these incredible animals.
Rock climbing.
Tsavo West national park offers some of the best rock climbing adventures in Kenya safaris, as the most impressive rock climb is the famous 300m Kichwa Tembo rock which attracted the first adventure and later, the second expedition to conquer the impressive Tsavo Chimney, other hiking safari and rock climbing areas includes the Ngulia Hills, Mastodon and ivory tower as they have viewpoints that allows you to have a panoramic view of the landscapes, large herds of elephants roaming the vast plains and flocks of birds in the park.
