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Tsavo WestNational Park
The scenic counterpart to Tsavo East, Tsavo West is a more varied landscape of volcanic hills, Mzima Springs, lava flows, and thick bush. Its underwater viewing chamber at Mzima le…
Best Time to VisitJune to October and January to February (dry seasons)
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Tsavo West National Park
The scenic counterpart to Tsavo East, Tsavo West is a more varied landscape of volcanic hills, Mzima Springs, lava flows, and thick bush. Its underwater viewing chamber at Mzima lets you watch hippos and crocodiles below the surface.
Park Highlights
01Mzima Springs — crystal-clear underwater hippo and croc viewing
02Shetani lava flows — 200-year-old volcanic landscape
03Chaimu Crater — volcanic hill with nesting raptors
04Rhino sanctuary within the park
05More varied and scenic landscape than Tsavo East
06Close to Amboseli for easy circuit combinations
Best Time to Visit
June to October and January to February (dry seasons)
Climate
Semi-arid with some cooler highland areas, 23-33°C
Location
KE, Southeastern Kenya
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