Looking for Tsavo Safari Information? Get the Facts and Answers Here

Tsavo National Park is the place to go if you are looking to get away from the maddening crowds and do your wildlife and bird viewing in peace and quiet.

Wildlife and Birds To Be Seen

If you want to see elephant, this is the place to be. There are masses of them here and a wide variety of bird life and other game.

There have been over 500 species of bird recorded here including the migratory species so this provides a visual feast for birders.

If getting off the beaten track and away from hordes of other tourists appeals to you, this is one of your best bets.

These Tsavo trip reports gives you a good idea of what you can see and do here.

Best Time To Go

The rainy season is usually from March to May for lingering rains and short thunderstorms occur from October to December.

Highlights and Activities

In Tsavo West, you will find the spectacular Shetani lava flow and caves. Remember to take your flashlight (torch) with you when you visit the caves.

The underwater viewing chamber at Mzima Springs might give you an insight into what hippos do underwater, if you are lucky enough to find them there.

Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary will give you the opportunity to spot the scarce and temperamental black rhino in 70 sq kilometres surrounded by electric fence. There are 42 of the elusive giants there.

Accommodation and Facts

Accommodation - In the west there is budget camping close to each of the main gates at Mtito Andei & Chyulu. Kitana and Ngulia Safari camps have relatively cheap, one bedroom with bathroom and kitchen self contained units.

In the east budget accommodation is in the form of Makwaja camp site and at Voi Gate, Kanderi Swamp and Aruba Dam.

At the top end of the scale there is the Kilayani Lodge, Lake Jipe Lodge and Finch Hatton's. In the east you can stay in style at Tsavo Safari Camp, Galdessa Camp and Satao Camp.

Size - This is the largest national park in Kenya covering 9,000 sq kilometres and 11,700 sq kilometres respectively. The west is the most developed, particularly in the northern area.

Most of Tsavo East is off limits to the public due to poaching, but the southern part is accessible. The reserve tends to get very dusty except at the end of the wet season when vegetation is green.

Top Tsavo Safari Companies

The best way to sort the wheat from the chaff is to find out what the safari company was like from people who have been on safari with that company already.

The Top Three Kenya safari companies list has been compiled using trip reports.