Tsavo National Park West Travel Guide

  Mzima Springs
by Suet
 
  • Mzima Springs
      Mzima Springs
    by Suet
  • Inside the main lodge
      Inside the main lodge
    by Suet
  • Exact location of Kilaguni Lodge
      Exact location of Kilaguni Lodge
    by Suet
  • The waterhole, Chuluya Hills behind
      The waterhole, Chuluya Hills behind
    by Suet
  • The main Restaurant
      The main Restaurant
    by Suet
 

Pro

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 Place all to yourself, very wild, no baby-sitters! 


Con

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 None - i love Tsavo 


In a nutshell

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 A place to learn from the animals 

 

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Things to Do  

Mzima Springs

Mzima Springs, Tsavo National Park West

 Suet Says:  This is a crystal clear spring which runs all year round from the ice meltwater from the Great Rift Valley. It is easy to see why it is popular, you can get good views of the hippo both on top and underneath the water. There is a submarine viewing tank built by the British... 

Man Eating Lions??

Man Eating Lions??, Tsavo National Park West

 easterntrekker Says:  We leave our lodge at about 7 AM this morning and by 8:30AM we arrive at Mzima Springs . This is where the man-eating lions once roamed. Although human beings can be attacked by many kinds of animals, man-eaters are those that have incorporated human flesh into their usual... 

An Elephant family near Msima Springs

An Elephant family near Msima Springs, Tsavo National Park West

 easterntrekker Says:  Next we see some rather grubby looking elephants who cooled themselves by rolling in red mud. Samuwell points out the senior member of the group who he estimated to be in his 50’s . There was also a very young one with the group ,only a few weeks old.All is well in our... 

Mzima Springs

Mzima Springs, Tsavo National Park West

 easterntrekker Says:  We depart at 7AM this morning to game drive on our way to Mzima Springs. Excitement comes fast this morning when we spot a cheetah trying to cat nap near the road. His belly looks really full from last night’s kill. 

Cheetah at the Lodge

Cheetah at the Lodge, Tsavo National Park West

 easterntrekker Says:  In the end our best animal viewing today is from our lodge deck . We love watching the group of elephants strolling in from the dark of night for a drink at the pond . Just before dinner the staff at the lodge hand meat which never fails to attract cheetah . We waited quite... 

The Rhini Sanctiary and Ostrich

The Rhini Sanctiary and Ostrich, Tsavo National Park West

 easterntrekker Says:  At 4PM we take our second game drive to the rhino sanctuary. We are disappointed however as we see none. The whole area is extremely dry and the animals are not around much at all. We do get a good look at an eagle at work catching his evening meal.We alos have the best look... 

Our First Giraffe Sighting

Our First Giraffe Sighting, Tsavo National Park West

 easterntrekker Says:  Our drive from Nairobi only took a couple of hours and we arrive at Tsavo West through the Manyani Gate. The animals prove to be a bit more elusive here than those in Tanzania . It is very dry but they manage to hide in the short shrubby trees . We are happy to see some... 

Mzima Springs come "Alive"

Mzima Springs come "Alive", Tsavo National Park West

 BorneoGrrl Says:  "Mzima" also means "Alive", and why not? It is the source of water not just for the nearby areas but as far as Mombasa. The underground water gets filtered through the volcanic rocks of the Chyulu Hills and springs out into crystal clear pools favored by many hippopotamus &... 

It's a Hyrax, not a rat

It's a Hyrax, not a rat, Tsavo National Park West

 BorneoGrrl Says:  They're not easy to spot, but when you do, you'll think it's a giant rat or guinea pigs. This rock rodent is call a Hyrax and is a furry creature with a stumpy tail . It lives in the rocky outcrop and survives on leaves & grass. 

Cheeky Baboons

Cheeky Baboons, Tsavo National Park West

 BorneoGrrl Says:  A big group of baboons walked on the road and we had to stop our vehicle instead. These primates are daring creatures because they can be seen near the lodges without worrying about the human beings. They can be quite aggressive but they have a very close family unit,... 

Hotels  

Voyager Ziwani, Tsavo West

 1 Review and 92 Opinions  Rooms: 10 King Size and 15 twin. All rooms are tents which stand on concrete plinths. Every tent has... 

Nightlife  

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge: Night Safari

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge: Night Safari, Tsavo National Park West

 BorneoGrrl Says:  You can't stay up late at night because the game drives start very early. However, from my balcony I spent the evening having a few drinks on my balcony and watching the animals coming to drink at the waterhole. This is when the real action comes alive because the animals... 

Ngulia Lodge: Jaguar watching

Ngulia Lodge: Jaguar watching, Tsavo National Park West

 grets Says:  With this being the African bush, nightlife is limited to what is laid on in the lodge. There are no local bars you can wander along to, or a promenade where you can go for an evening stroll. Most lodges have a bar, but as game drives tend to start very early in the morning,... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Pit Stops

Pit Stops, Tsavo National Park West

 easterntrekker Says:  Sometimes pit stops are far between so drink water but plan accordingly when on safari.This isn't Disney World and animals have a way of hiding in plane view. Its not allowed for good reason to get out of the jeep anyway. 

Mzima Springs : No Swimming!!

Mzima Springs : No Swimming!!, Tsavo National Park West

 BorneoGrrl Says:  As tempting as it is to dip your weary feet or take a dip in the crystal clear waters in Mzima Springs, you have to remember that the cool calm water is rather deceptive. The pools are inhabitated not only by thousands of fishes but also huge hippopotamus & crocodiles, and... 

What to Pack  

Pack Light but take the essentials

Pack Light but take the essentials, Tsavo National Park West

 easterntrekker Says:  Backpacks are the best. The luggage is thrown in the back of an open jeep between lodges and ends up beng covered in dust . You need something compact and durable. We took lightweight travel pants, hats and shirts. No formal clothes needed here. Light jackets are good as... 

I hate mozzies

I hate mozzies, Tsavo National Park West

 BorneoGrrl Says:  A small to medium size bag is preferred because you'll have to lug the thing around from one safari park to the next. I also carried to backpack for extra stuff Be prepared for all weather, be it extreme heat, cold mornings and wet seasons. A pair of comfortable walking... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Lava flow

Lava flow, Tsavo National Park West

 grets Says:  For hours and hours and hours we drove through this lava flow. The sceneray was very stark, often with no vegetation and no animals. It was almost outer-worldly and most peculiar, but the novelty soon wore off! :-) 

SCARED ELEPHANTS TRYING TO HIDE!

SCARED ELEPHANTS TRYING TO HIDE!, Tsavo National Park West

 safardreams Says:  Not what I wanted to see! A tiny family veryscared we were near by. We stayed very quiettrying to see what they were doing! What we saw, how they were acting makes me SAD!!Also VERY ANGRY at what man has done here. They need a T-LOGUE! I will say: The little ones, would you... 

Favorites  

Colors of Kenya

Colors of Kenya, Tsavo National Park West

 sigg Says:  Game-drives ! The colors and landscape are so beautiful.Allthough the animals are a bit more "hard to find"in Tsavo, you get a feeling of beeing almost alone with the nature in Tsavo - There are not alot of safari veichles on the roads - and that makes your Game-drives more... 

Mzima Springs

Mzima Springs, Tsavo National Park West

 grets Says:  At Mzima Springs you can get out of your vehicle and walk about freely amonsgt some of the smaller animals in the park. There is an underwater observation area where you can watch the hippos as they swim under water. Amazing! 

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