EXPLORE
Tsavo West
KENYA’S VOLCANIC WILDERNESS
Lava flows, natural springs and red-earthed elephants define this rugged corner of southern Kenya, one of the country’s largest and wildest parks.
Rugged, Wild and Untamed
Tsavo West National Park – Kenya
The Tsavo West National Park lies in southern Kenya’s Taita-Taveta County, a rugged landscape of ancient lava flows, natural springs and dramatic volcanic hills. Together with Tsavo East, it forms one of the largest protected wilderness areas in the world.
The park is known for its red-earthed elephants, colored by the region’s distinctive soil, along with excellent predator sightings and the crystal-clear waters of Mzima Springs, where hippos and crocodiles can be viewed from an underwater observation chamber.
Park entry fees, opening hours and current conservation regulations are published by the Kenya Wildlife Service.
Why Visit Tsavo West?
Red Elephants
Kenya’s iconic elephants, colored by the park’s red volcanic soil.
Mzima Springs
Crystal-clear waters with an underwater hippo viewing chamber.
The Big Five
Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and black rhino.
Volcanic Landscape
Dramatic lava flows and rocky outcrops.
Chyulu Hills Views
Sweeping vistas of the nearby volcanic range.
Fewer Crowds
A quieter alternative to Kenya’s more visited parks.