Because Tsavo West is close to the Tanzanian border and the Kenyan coast, the safari park is an ideal location for bush to beach safaris. The river that flows through the park and serves as a primary water supply for wildlife during the dry seasons inspired the name of the National Park.
The northern area of Tsavo West, near the Chyulu Hills, is very gorgeous and beautiful. On a safari here, you can drive up to some spectacular vantage spots, such as Poachers Lookout, from where you can see as far as Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day. At first glance, it appears to be an adventure!!!
The other shouldn’t miss spot while on a Kenyan Vacation and safari to Tsavo West is the pristine waters of the Mzima Springs to see crocodiles and hippos in an underground overlook, or to the Ngulia Rhinoceros Sanctuary, one of the few areas in the country where the majestic black rhino can be seen in huge numbers.
Highlights
Tsavo West National Park is located in Kenya’s Coast Province. When coupled with Tsavo East National Park, the park covers 9,065 square kilometers, making it Kenya’s largest protected territory. Tsavo West National Park is adjoined with Tsavo East and the two are just separated by the A109 road Nairobi-Mombasa and a railway. They form the Tsavo Conservation Area, together with other ranches and protected areas.
Vacanza Adventure Safaris has well-planned safari packages that will allow you explore Tsavo West National Park, 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.
Tsavo West National Park features a diversified topography that includes riverine vegetation, wide grasslands, dense acacia woods, rocky outcrops, and semi-arid desert shrubbery, making it an ideal habitat for Kenya’s northern and southern wildlife species. Without the need to script the entire journey, our firsthand knowledge of this magnificent safari park will make the thrill of discovering untamed Africa much easier.
Tsavo West National Park is home to a variety of wildlife species, including the eastern black rhinoceros, hippopotamus, Crocodile, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu, Nocturnal Porcupine, Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, and lion. Other smaller creatures that can be seen in the park are the bushbaby, hartebeest, lesser kudu, and Masai giraffe.
With over 600 bird species recorded, the National Park is ideal for birding safaris. The National Park’s birdlife consists of both migratory and permanent species. African finfoot, Basra reed warbler, Black-faced sandgrouse, Common whitethroat, Corncrake, Fischer’s starling, Golden pipit, Golden-breasted starling, Lesser kestrel, Marsh warbler, Martial eagle, Narina trogon, Northern brownbul, Pangani longclaw, Red-backed shrike, Red-bellied parrot, River warbler, Rufous chatterer
Lugard Falls: The waterfalls were named after the first European explorer, Frederick Lugard, who was the first European to step foot on them. The falls, which are located along the Galana River, are a popular tourist attraction in the park.
Aruba Dam: This is one of the dams in the park; it was built across the Voi River in 1952. The dam’s main goal was to produce a reservoir of water for wildlife during the dry season.
Tsavo West National Park is a great safari destination for both bird lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, with all of the Big Five present, despite wildlife densities being lower than those in some of the more popular parks in Kenya. Vacanza Adventure Tours offers safari adventures to Kenya with a wide range of packages that range from top luxury to low budgets.
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