Big Five
Masai Mara
Kenya's most celebrated wildlife reserve, famous for the Great Migration, resident big cats and open golden plains.
National Park · Kenya
Tsavo West
Tsavo West National Park is greener and more varied than its eastern neighbour. Volcanic hills, lava flows, rocky ridges and acacia woodland give the park a dramatic character, and its viewpoints stretch towards Mount Kilimanjaro.
Mzima Springs, where underground water from the Chyulu Hills fills clear pools, is home to hippos and crocodiles that can be watched through an underwater viewing chamber. The Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary protects black rhino, and the park also holds elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffe and many birds.
The Shetani lava flows and caves add a sense of adventure. Tsavo West pairs well with Amboseli and Tsavo East and is an easy road trip from Nairobi or Mombasa.
Highlights
- Mzima Springs and its hippo and crocodile pools
- Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
- Shetani lava flows and caves
- Dramatic volcanic scenery and Kilimanjaro views
- Convenient for combining with Amboseli and the coast
Best time to visit
June to October and January to February for dry-season game viewing. The vegetation is thicker here than in Tsavo East, so wildlife is easiest to see in the dry months.
Safaris featuring Tsavo West
We do not have a published safari for Tsavo West yet. Tell us your plans and we will build one.
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