Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park is the more scenic and geologically diverse half of the great Tsavo ecosystem. Known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, crystal-clear Mzima Springs, and the legendary Shetani lava flows, Tsavo West offers a visually striking contrast to its flatter eastern counterpart. Covering 9,065 square kilometres, the park's varied terrain includes rocky outcrops, extinct volcanic cones, forested hills, and riverine vegetation along the Tsavo River. The underwater viewing chamber at Mzima Springs allows visitors to watch hippos and crocodiles from below the waterline. Tsavo West is home to a healthy population of the Big Five, including black rhino in the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary.