Lonely PlanetSep 20
A Guide to Tsavo National Park, Kenya
Tips on spotting wildlife, adventure activities, where to stay, and how to explore.
Known for volcanic landscapes, natural springs, and black rhinos.
20 things in this story
- Tsavo East National ParkSightBetter for elephant sightings.
- Tsavo West National ParkSightKnown for volcanic landscapes, natural springs, and black rhinos.
- Man-Eaters of TsavoPlaceBook about lions that killed 135 railway workers.
- Aruba DamSightWaterhole where animals congregate.
- Finch Hatton’s Luxury Tented CampHotelMemorable top-end accommodation in Tsavo West.
- Salt Lick Safari LodgeHotelAccommodation in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Taita Rocks HotelHotelMid-range option in the Taita Hills.
- Ngulia Safari LodgeHotelMid-range option near Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary.
- Kilaguni Serena Safari LodgeHotelMid-range option in Tsavo West.
- Taita Hills Wildlife SanctuarySightPrivate reserve south of Tsavo West.
- Chaimu CraterSightVolcanic hill offering views over lava-scarred western fringes.
- Mzima SpringsSightNatural springs releasing pure water.
- Poacher’s LookoutSightViewpoint offering clear views over Tsavo West’s terrain.
- Shetani lava flowSightSea of solidified lava heavy with obsidian.
- Shetani CavesSightCaves created by ancient volcanic activity.
- Ngulia Rhino SanctuarySightFenced fortress for rhino conservation.
- Lake JipeSight
- Mudanda RockSight
- Lion’s RockSight
- Roaring RocksSight