Tsavo West is the handsome half of Tsavo — hills, lava flows and green scrub instead of flat red plain. Mzima Springs pushes fifty million gallons of clear water out of the ground every day, and an underwater chamber lets you watch hippo and crocodile from below the surface. The rhino sanctuary here is one of the few places in Kenya to see black rhino.
Every one of these is something we run here, not a stock list.
Prices are per person and include your vehicle, guide, park fees and accommodation. Every one of these can be changed — they are starting points.
Tsavo West National Park, a haven of breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife, offers magnificent game views. Witness majestic elephants, scenic hills, and the iconic Mzima Springs in this enchanting safari destination. Embark on a safari journey through the captivating landscapes of Tsavo West National Park, a pristine wilderness in southeastern Kenya. From the dramatic Mzima Springs to the volcanic Chyulu Hills, this park is a mosaic of diverse habitats. Join our expert guides on game drives to witness the resident populations of elephants, leopards, and rhinos against the backdrop of lava flows and acacia woodlands. Tsavo West offers a safari experience that blends wildlife encounters with geological wonders, creating moments of awe and appreciation for the untamed beauty of East Africa. Discover the hidden gems of Tsavo West, where each safari adventure unveils the secrets of this unspoiled wilderness.
Most safaris here combine two or three of these.
The Mara is the northern end of the Serengeti ecosystem, and the single best place in Africa to watch big cats hunt. Between July and October around a million and a half wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River into it. The rest of the year it is quieter, cheaper, and still holds the highest density of lion, cheetah and leopard in Kenya.
Amboseli is where you photograph elephants with Kilimanjaro behind them. The swamps fed by meltwater off the mountain hold big herds year round, the plains are open and dusty so nothing hides, and it is close enough to Nairobi to be worth three days on its own.
Samburu is the dry north, and the wildlife is different for it. Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich live here and almost nowhere else in Kenya — guides call them the Samburu Special Five. The Ewaso Nyiro river keeps it all alive and draws elephant down to drink all afternoon.
Naivasha is the freshwater lake in the floor of the Rift Valley, ninety minutes from Nairobi. You get out of the vehicle here: a boat among the hippos, a walk or a cycle on Crescent Island among giraffe and zebra with no predators to worry about. It is the day that breaks up a driving safari.
Tell us roughly when you can travel and how long you have. We will tell you honestly whether Tsavo West National Park is the right call for those dates — and what it costs.
