Tsavo West is more rugged and scenic than its eastern neighbour, with volcanic hills, lava flows and crystal-clear springs. It is a rewarding park for travellers who enjoy landscape as much as wildlife.
Why visit Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West rewards curious travellers: watch hippos from an underwater viewing chamber at Mzima Springs, climb volcanic viewpoints and look for rhino in the Ngulia sanctuary.
Animals you can see
- Hippo and crocodile at Mzima Springs
- Black rhino (Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary)
- Elephant, lion and leopard
- Cape buffalo, giraffe and zebra
- Klipspringer and lesser kudu
Best time to visit
June to October and January to February.
How many days do you need?
We recommend 1–2 days (often combined with Tsavo East or Amboseli) in Tsavo West National Park.
Things to do
- Mzima Springs and underwater hippo viewing
- Shetani lava flow and Chaimu crater
- Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
- Roaring Rocks viewpoint
- Game drives
Where to stay
Lodges and tented camps inside the park, many with waterholes that are floodlit at night.
Getting there
About 4–5 hours from Nairobi or 3–4 hours from the coast. Combines with Amboseli and Tsavo East.
