Tsavo west national park
Tsavo west national park Overview
Tsavo west national park is ancient but full of surprises. Everything is extreme and strikingly beautiful. The contours, the deep contrast of desert coloration, the sky above and at the horizons, the springs and the wildlife, constitutes recipe for the unforgettable memories.
The park comprises of Savannah grassland, the ancient baobab tress, the lush oases which are sufficiently served by the underground springs.
The big five is also found here. On your game drives, you can see them foraging on the bushy shrubs and the savannah to sustain themselves as they’ve been doing before. The famous but rare tsavo lions are all over the park. The red-dust elephants are unique in this park. Did I tell you that the tsavo holds the largest number of elephants in Kenya?
The giraffe feeding themselves should not be of surprise to you, this is their home. The buffalos, zebra, laser kudu, leopard as well as the rhinos, live here. In fact, the Ngulia sanctuary hold the largest number of rhinos here because they’re highly endangered hence protecting them from poachers.
The small animals like bushbaby, dik-dik, gerenuk, and impala also live here. But to see them, you need an experienced guide. That’s where Patrick, our experienced guide’s skills comes in handy.
The acacia forest is the home for monkeys. The yellow baboon and vervet monkeys await to entertain you here with their unending antics. These creatures are damn funny!
The tour doesn’t end there. The arid grassland directs you to Mzima springs at chyulu hills. You can drive to the poacher’s lookout for a clear vista of the park’s vegetation and the view of Mount Kilimanjaro at a distance.
As I told you earlier, the surprises are many in this park. These brings upon unforgettable memories. Which another park will you get all these anyway? For the mountain climbers, this is where your skill comes in handy. Scale Kichwa Tembo, the Tsavo chimney, the ivory tower on elephant rock and be rewarded by the vistas of savannah below.
For the amazing wildlife and well contoured landscape, Tsavo west has few equals.
Tsavo west national park Location
Tsavo west national park is located to the south of Nairobi. Between Nairobi and Mombasa. It is close to the coastal beaches hence a combination safari to the beach is perfectly pk.
Weather and climate in Tsavo west national park
The climate here is generally hot and dry except during the rainy season. The average temperature during the day is around 30°C.
Tsavo west national park Wildlife
Though rugged, Tsavo west national park is not only the home to the big five but also other animals such as; buffalo, leopards, and rhinos as well, especially at the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. Some 80 of these endangered creatures live protected here
At lake Jipe you will come across aquatic animals such as Hippos and crocodiles. You will also encounter different bird species here.
Best time to visit Tsavo west national park
The park is open year-round hence you can visit any day between 0600hrs and 1900hrs. However, the best time to visit is between the months of June and November.
Attractions in Tsavo west national park
Shetani lava flow. Shetani is a Swahili word that means devil. When the lava was flowing, some years ago, the locals believed it was the work of the devil, hence the word shetani lava flow.
Visiting the place will help you learn about volcanic flow.
Bird watching. Over 600 bird species have been recorded here. The park is the favorite for the migratory bird such as African skimmers, goshawks, and palm nut vultures. Other species like ostriches, buzzards, kingfishers, hornbills, and herons crowd here.
Roaring rocks. These are rocks named due to their persistent whistling of the wind and the constant buzz of the nearby cicadas.
This rock is easy to climb and a wonderful place to watch eagles cruising over the sky, punctuating the whistling winds with their go-away sounds.
Mzima springs. Mzima is a Swahili word meaning healthy. Mzima springs give life to the animals in the park due to its large volumes of water which never get dry. Animals gather here for lush greenery and water for their own sustenance. The elephants, crocodiles, hippos, zebra, and other wildlife gather here to quench their thirst.
There is a nature trail and underwater platform which gives a clear view. The presence of Birds is also eminent here.
Lake Jipe. Jipe is a Swahili name that translates to gift yourself. Lake Jipe gives an extended life for the birds and other wildlife. At lake Jipe, you can take a boat riding safari and explore the lake banks, birdlife, and the wetlands teeming with wildlife.
Tsavo west national park Safari
The park is beautiful in its variety of landforms. Walk through a lush oasis, take a boat riding safari, climb a volcano, and marvel at the variety of wildlife in this expansive park; there is a lot to do at Tsavo west national park.
Join us on a safari to this stunning park for as long as your time allows. We have safari packages departing from Nairobi to Tsavo west national park and other great Kenyan parks and reserves.
