Lonely PlanetSep 20
A Guide to Tsavo National Park, Kenya
Tips on spotting wildlife, adventure activities, where to stay, and how to explore.
Volcanic hill offering views over lava-scarred western fringes.
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- 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