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Tsavo West National Park
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Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park is a dramatic wilderness of volcanic landscapes, open savannahs, ancient lava flows and crystal-clear springs, offering exceptional wildlife and unforgettable safari experiences.

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PEAK TIME
June–October and January–February
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BEST TIME TO GO
June–October and January–February
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FAMOUS FOR
  • • African elephants
  • • lions
  • • leopards
  • • black rhinos

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Tsavo West National Park is one of Kenya's most spectacular wilderness destinations, where volcanic landscapes, vast savannahs, emerald hills and palm-fringed waterways create a striking backdrop for safari.
The park is particularly renowned for Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear underground waters emerge through the lava landscape to form lush pools that attract wildlife and abundant birdlife. The dramatic Shetani Lava Flow, Chaimu Hill and the Five Sisters volcanic hills add another dimension to the park's remarkable scenery.
Tsavo West is also home to an impressive diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five, while its expanding rhino conservation landscape gives the park exceptional importance for the protection of black rhinos. In December 2025, Kenya officially opened the expanded Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary, covering approximately 3,200 km² and described by KWS as the world's largest rhino sanctuary.
Beyond wildlife, Tsavo West carries a fascinating historical legacy. It is famously associated with the legendary man-eating lions of Tsavo, whose attacks during construction of the Kenya–Uganda Railway in 1898 became one of the most enduring stories in African safari history. The park also preserves remnants of the First World War East African Campaign.
From spectacular game drives and Mzima Springs to lava landscapes, rhino conservation and extraordinary sunsets, Tsavo West offers a safari experience where wildlife, geology, history and adventure converge.

SIZE

Tsavo West National Park is 9,065 square kilometers (km²) in size.

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ENTRANCE FEES & PERMITS
USD 80 per person
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HOURS OF OPERATION
06:00AM - 06:00PM DAILY

HOW TO GET THERE

By Road: Tsavo West is accessible from Nairobi and Mombasa via the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, with Mtito Andei Gate approximately 240 km from Nairobi and 250 km from Mombasa. Other access points include Chyulu, Tsavo River, Lake Jipe, Maktau and Ziwani gates.
By Air: Flights can access the park through Kilaguni and Finch Hattons airstrips, with additional airstrips including Kamboyo, Ziwani, Tsavo River, Lake Jipe, Maktau and Kasigau.
By Rail: The Standard Gauge Railway provides access via Mtito Andei Station from Nairobi or Mombasa.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Best time to visit Tsavo West National Park: June–October and January–February

WILDLIFE & LANDSCAPE

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POINTS OF INTEREST

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