Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park is famous for the legend of the Maneaters and it’s lush vegetation and forests.

Tsavo West National Park

If it rains heavily in March, all of Tsavo West (9,000 km²) will fully bloom after the rainy season ends. Then, the lush greenery is overgrown by a vast blanket of white flowers. Acacia trees grow in large parts of the savannah, and gallery forests grow along the Tsavo River. The most accessible animals to spot are ostriches, zebras and giraffes (because of their size). The landscape is all the more varied: hilly, lava-rich and, above all, wetter and surrounded by volcanic cones that are up to 1,800 meters high. The meltwater from Kilimanjaro provides lush vegetation in Tsavo West via rivers and springs. The red road alternates with the black one made of lava rock.

 

How to get there

Tsavo West is easily accessible, especially from the coast of Kenya. It’s a bit more upcountry than Tsavo East and is an ideal extension of your safari trip.

The main attraction in Tsavo West is the Mzima Springs, a freshwater oasis and spring. Scientists speak of a geological phenomenon. The water of Kilimanjaro and the Chyulu Mountains feeds the spring underground. Over 200 million litres gush into the springs of Mzima every day. Rangers accompany visitors along the hiking trail. The hike through the biotope takes about an hour, and you can observe numerous species of birds, as well as hippos and crocodiles. An underwater station is used to view the many species of fish. A few kilometres from Chyulu Gate is the Shetani Lava Flow, a solidified lava flow around 200 years old. The image is reminiscent of a lunar landscape. The Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary is a 62 km² fenced area dedicated to the protection of black rhinos.

Our best itineraries for your safari in Tsavo West

Basic

  • Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo West National Park

    8:30 AM pick up from Mombasa drive to Tsavo West National Park. Enjoying game drive en route to Kilaguni Lodge for lunch. Second game drive in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay Kilaguni Lodge

    Day 2: Tsavo West National Park to Mombasa

    6:00 AM early morning game before breakfast. After breakfast drive with game drive en-route to exit the park via Sala gate and drive back to Mombasa in time for lunch.

  • Depending on the season and how many guests share a 4x4. The 1.5 days safari to Tsavo West with overnight at Kilaguni Lodge is between 480€ to 780€ per person sharing.

Intermediate

  • Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo West National Park

    8:30 AM pick up from Mombasa drive to Tsavo West National Park. Enjoying game drive en route to Kilaguni Lodge for lunch. Second game drive in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay Kilaguni Lodge

    Day 2: Tsavo West National Park

    6:30 AM Breakfast followed by morning game drive before lunch. Lunch in Kilaguni Lodge. After lunch another afternoon game drive. Dinner & overnight stay at Kilaguni Lodge.

    Day 3: Tsavo West National Park to Mombasa

    6:00 AM early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast drive with game drive en-route to exit the park via Sala gate and drive back to Mombasa in time for lunch.

  • Depending on the season and how many guests share a 4x4. The 2.5 days safari to Tsavo West with overnight stay at Kilaguni Lodge is between 880€ to 1370€ per person sharing.

Advanced

  • Day1: Watamu to Tsavo East

    8:30 AM pick up from Watamu and drive to Tsavo East National Park via Sala Gate. Enjoying game drive en route to Ashnil Satao Camp. Lunch in Ashnil Aruba Camp. Second game drive in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at Ashnil Satao Camp .

    Day2: Tsavo East to Tsavo West

    6:00 AM early morning game drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast drive to Tsavo West National Park with game drive en-route. Arrival at Kilaguni Serena Lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, enjoy afternoon game drive in Tsavo West National Park. Dinner & overnight stay at Kilaguni Serena Lodge.

    Day3: Tsavo West to Tsavo East National Park

    6:00 AM early morning game drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast drive to Tsavo East National Park to arrive in time for lunch at Satao Camp. After lunch enjoy afternoon game drive in Tsavo East National Park. Dinner & overnight stay at Satao Camp.

    Day4: Tsavo East National Park to Watamu

    6:00 AM early morning game drive before breakfast. After brekafast drive with game drive en-route to exit the park via Sala gate & return to Watamu in time for lunch.

  • Depending on the season and how many guests share a 4x4. The 2.5 days safari to Tsavo West with overnight stay at Satao Camp is between 1120€ to 1700€ per person sharing.