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Underwater hippo viewing at Mzima Springs

Tsavo West

Rhino in Tsavo West Sanctuary

Tsavo West

Shetani Lava Flows landscape

Tsavo West

Discover Tsavo West

Kenya's Largest Game Park

Tsavo Park is the biggest in Kenya covering 21,812 square kilometers and is one of the World's largest wildlife reserves. Divided into two halves roughly the same size, Tsavo West and Tsavo East, the dividing line is the road and railway between Nairobi and Mombasa.

TSAVO WEST is the more visited area of Tsavo with numerous hills and rivers, volcanic lava flows, and also tall grass and woodland. The developed area lies between the Tsavo River and the Mombasa road. Here the landscape is varied and often very beautiful, and from certain sites, Mt. Kilimanjaro may appear on the horizon. Tsavo is well known for Elephant, and the red soil of this terrain has created the myth of the Red Elephant.

Game is not always so easy to see as the animals are scattered over a very large area, and long lazy game drives enable one to appreciate the grand scale of African scenery.

The Mzima Springs are filtered to crystal clear purity by the lava of the nearby Chyulu Mountain Range, and 250 million litres of pure water gush out at two pools. The area has become a tourist attraction with the construction of underwater observation tanks where you can enjoy unique views of Hippo underwater.

Within Tsavo West, Standard and Quality accommodation is available. Finch Hatton's offers exceptional and isolated luxury. Set around a Hippo Pool, each beautifully appointed tent has a guard to keep you safe from the wildlife. In the dining room, quiet classical piano accompanies gourmet meals. Perfect for relaxation.

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Tsavo West landscape

Accommodation in Tsavo West

Mombasa Air Safari lands at Finch Hatton's Luxury Camp. Other lodges in Tsavo West are accessible via ground transfers.

Finch Hattons

Exceptional and isolated luxury, served directly by our flights.

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Experience Tsavo's wilderness with comfortable stays.

Severin Safari Camp

Experience Tsavo's wilderness with comfortable stays.

Voyager Ziwani Camp

Experience Tsavo's wilderness with comfortable stays.

Captured Moments in Tsavo West

Underwater hippo viewing at Mzima Springs
Rhino in Tsavo West Sanctuary
Shetani Lava Flows landscape

Things to Do in Tsavo West

  • Game Drives (appreciate African scenery, spot scattered game)
  • Elephant Viewing (famous 'Red Elephants')
  • Visit Mzima Springs (underwater hippo observation)
  • Explore Volcanic Lava Flows (e.g., Shetani Lava Flows)
  • Bird Watching
  • View Mount Kilimanjaro (on clear days)
  • Rhino Sanctuary Visits