Tsavo West National Park — Attraction in Taita–Taveta

Tsavo West National Park is one of the best national parks in Kenya. Places of interest inside the park include; Mashetani Lava (where volcanic activity took place leaving a vast amount of black volcanic rocks on the surface. These rocks/ lavas spread tens of kilometres in the park), and Mzima Springs (located 48kms from Mtito Andei main gate. You'll see crystal clear water that is believed to be coming Chyulu hills. Also, you'll be able to see monkeys, crocodiles and hippopotamus at the spring. There are also hiking trails around the spring with beautiful views of the nature). As you travel to these sites, you'll come across different wild animals including elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and buffalos. It's advisable to tour the park in the morning hours for best views of wild animals (The place experiences hot temperature from around 12p.m. to 4p.m. so most of the animals will disappear during this period to hide from...

Nestled in the heart of Kenya, the captivating Tsavo National Park is a pristine wilderness teeming with a spectacular array of wildlife against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery. Vast savannahs stretch as far as the eye can see, punctuated by iconic acacia trees and picturesque riverine landscapes. The park is a wildlife enthusiast's dream, with majestic lions, graceful giraffes, thundering herds of elephants, and the elusive leopard among the many species that call this haven home. As the golden sun sets over the expansive plains, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, Tsavo National Park transforms into a place of unparalleled natural beauty and untamed wilderness, making it a true gem among Kenya's...

Tsavo West is so underated for it's wildlife. We spent 24h in the park self driving and slept at Chyulu Public Campsite which is a bit rundown, but we had a great time. The park is really scenic with views of Chyulu Hills and even the Kilimanjaro. In 24h we saw the following mammals: lots of zebras, giraffes, and elephants, many hippos, oryx, impalas, Grant's gazelles, dik-diks, lesser kudu, buffalos, hartebeests, waterbucks, baboons, warthogs, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, mongooses, hyrax one jackal and one hyena. The roads were a bit corrugated in some parts and really, really bad from Amboseli to Tsavo West Chyulu Gate so I removed one...