About Tsavo West

Tsavo West National Park is located in the Coast Province of Kenya. The park covers an area of 9,065 square kilometres. The A109 road Nairobi-Mombasa and a railway divides the park into east and west. The western part is a more popular destination on account of its magnificent scenery, Mzima Springs, rich and varied wildlife, good road system, rhino reserve, rock climbing potential and guided walks along the Tsavo River.

Nature

Tsavo West National Park is more mountainous and wetter than its counterpart, with swamps, Lake Jipe and the Mzima Springs.The savannah ecosystem comprises of open grasslands, scrublands, and Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation and rocky ridges. In territory of Western Tsavo located hills of Ngulija, plain and the volcanic height of Idave created by the Big African Break, mounts Kilimanjaro and Kenya. It is known for birdlife and for its large mammals.

Infrastructure

It is also home to a black rhino sanctuary. Recent Volcanoes, lava flows and caves with potential for geological and cave exploration and hiking. Mzima Springs & underwater hippo and fish watching. Here the special underwater chamber is built from which it is possible to watch over the animals through the glass.

Transport
•   √ Plane
Flora and fauna
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•   √ Language (official and spoken)
•   √ Power supply (voltage, socket type)
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Location type
•   √ Natural
•   √ Popular
Target audience
•   √ Adults
•   √ Groups of friends
•   √ Young people