Come toย Tsavo West National Parkย to see the best of Africaโs wildlife amidst a striking landscape of rocky peaks, volcanic forms, and lush, green watering holes. Youโll find plenty of elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and endangered rhinos in the acacia accented hills of the park.
This is a place where the drama of the landforms competes with the parade of wildlife for your attention. Look for giraffes nibbling at the treetops while nearby bushbaby, hartebeest, gerenuk, and impala peak out from the bush.
The birdlife here is unending and your safari senses will tingle with the parkโs over 500 species like African skimmers, yellow bishops, ostriches, starlings, weavers, kingfishers, and herons. Donโt forget to climb to Tsavoโs many vantage points for startling views, like snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Sanctuary for Rhinos
ย
The grand, majestic, but shy rhino is an endangered species โ usually elusive to spot but not so much at Tsavo West, where they find refuge at the parkโs Ngulia Sanctuary. In this 70 sq km (27 sq mi) enclosure, over 80 rhinos roam protected, their population increasing since the mass poaching of the 1960s. This is one of the view places in Kenya that rewards visitors with sightings.
Mzima Springs
ย
Breaking up the ochres and browns of the robust landscape is the lush, verdant palette of Mzima Springs, an oasis drawing in the parkโs thirsty wildlife and supporting much of its own โ hippos, Nile crocodile, fish, and migratory birds.
The millions of gallons of crystalline water and palm-fringed shores draw in elephants, gazelles, zebras, and giraffes to its banks. Take a hike along the nature trails here and check out the unique underwater hippo viewing pool.
Volcanic Ridges & Lava Beds
ย
Ever see a lava flow 8 km (5 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide? When the Shetani flow erupted from the earth some 500 years ago, the locals believed it was the devil emerging from beneath.
Tsavo is home to many volcanic artifacts. Check out the Chaimu Crater โ the โDevilโs Craterโ in the local Kamba tribal language. This recent volcano is bedecked with black lava rock. Also, visit Kichwa Tembo or the Ivory Tower for local climbing and more vistas of the park.
No details found.
No details found.
No details found.
There are no reviews yet.
Be the first to review “Tsavo West National Park” Cancel reply
There are no reviews yet.