Tsavo National Park West Warnings Or Dangers

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 they will attack when they feel threatened. Or in the croc's case, when it's hungry.

Never underestimate an animal and its ability but just know your boundaries & enjoy your trip

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To prevent whatever risks....we took a military escort for most part of our visit at the Tsavo. The safari's been wonderful but at the same time we had to be careful.....(we know very well africa's problems) infact we've been told that long time ago a group of tourists have been attacked by a group of bandits.....so we took our precaution!
But apart from this, it's been a magical experience, everything went well........so go there and enjoy Africa.....you only have to take with you a little bit of shrewdness........

Reading about the weather pattern in Kenya before we went, it was suggested that the country received about 1/2 inch of rain during January. Do not rely on this! We received 3 inches overnight, which turned all the tracks to quagmires.

We got stuck! More than once! All out to push - in an area full of wild animals where you are told to stay in your vehicle! Beware - when the van spins its wheels in an attempt to move, you get totally splattered in mud!

Eventually we encountered a more major problem. A hill was littered with vehicles unable to get themselves out of the mud. We were unable to even attempt to negotiate the track, as it was blocked! Driving outside the track was out of the question.

It all became very unpleasant, as this was hostile Masai country. Our vehicle was surrounded by unfriendly locals. We were given strict instructions not to leave the vehicle or even open the window, not to make eye contact with the people outside and certainly not to try and photograph them.

Unfortunately I was suffering from food poisoning. I had been sick 17 times in the night, and spent at least that many times with my behind on the toilet bowl. I was desperate! With clenched butt and a sick bag on my lap, the continueously rising temperature in the vehicle, and the increasingly unpleasant aroma from my vomit, the three hour waiting period before we were able to continue our journey was an endurance I would rather have been without!

We came across a couple of elephants in our path, and stopped to take some photos. Initially these animals were happily going about their normal daily business, but then one of them became very agitated, started flapping his ears and made a mock charge towards us. That is usually all it is, a mock charge to scare you away. Take heed! You do not want to mess with an African elephant! Just retreat slowly but surely and sit it out until he has either calmed down or gone away.

When driving through the park, it is important that you stick to the rules laid down. There is no night driving in the park, speed limit is 20mph.

There is no entry or exit into the park between 18.15 and 06.00. Bear this in mind when you are driving around. Plan your route to ensure you arrive back at the lodge or gate in time for darkness.

A young, I think some kind of EAGLE. Not sure. My guide JAMES, had our driver pull almost right under it! No you knwo why I called it DROPPINGS, LOL!! iF ANYONE KNOWS WHAT KIND OF eagle, let me know!
9/2002

They have a helping hand. If your out in the bush and get a cut. You could take one of these. Let it bite you at your cut. Then break it off at the head! It's fangs act like a STAPLE!
The ants are very clean, so no infection!!
Just a thought if you get a good cut while
your trekking in the TSAVO-BUSH!!

This may seem obvious, but this park is full of wild animals. Do not get out of your vehicle, and treat the animals with respect, as some of them can become aggressive and dangerous!