Overview – Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo National Park is one of the largest national parks on the planet which covers 4% of Kenya. Tsavo National Park refers to both Tsavo East and West National Park, which are separated by a road and railway line. The two parks have separate ecosystems: Tsavo East National Park is complemented by open fields and scattered bush while Tsavo West National Park has a hilly landscape with volcanic cones and lava flows.
Tsavo West is more geologically different, from the landscape of the lake and spring to the park's ascendable precipices. The clear Mzima Springs, taken care of by clear water separated through the Chyulu Hills' volcanic stone, are overflowing with elephants, hippos, crocodiles and endemic fishes that can be seen submerged. The park is also home to the Big Five, but wildlife viewing can be a bit slow at times.
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Wildlife30 Animals
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High SeasonDecember to March and July to October
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Best Time to GoJune to September and January to February
Pros & Cons
- Amazing wildlife experience all year round with all of the Big Five Available
- Birding is best with Dry-country specials
- Chances to spot rare black rhino in the Ngulia rhino sanctuary
- Mount Kilimanjaro can be viewed on a clear day
- Hippos can be spotted underwater at Mzima Springs
- Very limited area for tourism activities
- Wildlife density is comparatively low
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Wildlife & Animals – Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West has very limited options for wildlife but mostly all species are available. All of the Big Five are available. Lions, cheetahs and leopards can be frequently spotted in the region. It also has hyenas who are forever on the scent of their prey. Elands, plains zebra, gazelles, Grevy’s zebra, hunter’s hartebeest, and lesser kudus are often seen feeding on the 118 plants found in the Tsavo West National Park.
Wildlife Highlights
Wildlife viewing in the Tsavo West is good all year round. However, the Best time will be in the Dry season from June to October. Wildlife is simpler to spot since vegetation is more slender and animals assemble around predictable water sources.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing in the Tsavo West is good all year round. However, the Best time will be in the Dry season from June to October. Wildlife is simpler to spot since vegetation is more slender and animals assemble around predictable water sources.
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Birds – Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West National park is an enormous number of over 400 bird species. Ngulia Hills, one of the tourist spots in the park, is arranged along with one of the world's most active avian migration routes. Bird ringers make a yearly journey here between October and January. Ngulia is the site of Africa's principal bird-ringing (labelling to empower individual bird distinguishing proof) project. Some of the rare bird species in the parks are a big lark, waterway songbird, red-upheld shrike, thrush songbird and normal whitethroat.
Notable Birds in Tsavo West National Park
Best Time for Bird Watching
Bird watchers can visit the park year-round to spot the resident bird species. Migratory birds can be spotted from November to April. The peak months in the short and long rains are November and April with heavy rain a possibility, leading to bird-watching activities being disrupted.
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Best Time to Visit – Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West National Park is an all-year-round safari destination. However, The best time will be during April, May & November when the monsoon is at its peak. Most of the time Tsavo has a very limited crowd, which allows visitors to take in the full beauty of the park. The dry season makes it easier to spot the wildlife gathered around the watering holes. The lack of vegetation further aids visitors in their endeavour of wildlife viewing. January and February will be the perfect time for those who are interested in the beautiful lush landscapes of Tsavo. The best time for birding in Tsavo West National Park is from November to April. During this time, several Eurasian migratory species are present in the park. Bird watchers can visit the park year-round to spot the resident bird species.
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Best Time
June to September and January to February
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High Season
December to March and July to October
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Low Season
April to June
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Best Weather
June to September and January to February
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Worst Weather
April
June to October (Dry Season)
- Wildlife watching is better when it’s dry and animals gather at water sources
- Rarely gets hot, Most of the time it's sunny & dry
- Fewer mosquitoes and less chance of catching malaria
- There is a lot of dust in the air because it is very dry
- The sky is hazy and the scenery isn’t as pretty
June to October (Wet Season)
- As park is less busy, Pricing is very less to bring more travellers
- The scenery is beautiful and at its most lush
- Wildlife viewing gets special because of less crowd
- Birding is best as migratory birds are present
- Rain in April and May will sometimes come in between your planned activities
- Roads become sloppy and difficult to travel
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