Tsavo West National Park covers 7065km² but the terrain is much more varied than that of Tsavo East. It ranges from 200-1000m in altitude. The northern sector is bush land with scattered native baobab trees. The railway runs along the border separating Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Park.
Experience Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West National Park is a beautiful, rugged wilderness. The savannah ecosystem comprises of open grasslands, scrublands, and Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation and rocky ridges including the Poacher's Lookout where visitors can see the teeming herds in the plains below. Tsavo West National Park offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world and attractions include elephant, rhino, Hippos, lions, cheetah, leopards, Buffalos, diverse plant and bird species including the threatened corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler.
Tsavo West National Park is one place to see the beautiful spiral-horned Lesser Kudu. Frequently sighted game includes Buffalo, Elephant, Common Waterbuck, Eland, Fringe-eared Oryx, Impala, Maasai giraffe, and small mammals including Mongoose, Rock Hyrax, Dik-dik and occasionally the nocturnal Porcupine. Hippos are common at Mzima springs and along certain sections of the rivers. Prolific birdlife includes the White-headed Buffalo Weaver, Golden-breasted Starlings, eight species of Hornbills, as well as birds of prey, Bustards, Sunbirds, Weavers, Starlings, Parrots, Barbets and Rollers. At Lake Jipe Pygmy Geese and Black Heron are often seen.
