Tsavo West National park

Tsavo West is a stunning, wild place, with everything from the Shetani lava flows to the spectacle of fifty million gallons of crystal-clear water spilling out of the Mzima Springs beneath the dry lava rock. The broad grasslands, savannahs, and Acacia forests that make up the savannah environment are also found there, along with strips of riverine vegetative cover and rocky hills like Poacher’s Lookout, from where tourists may observe the teeming herds in the grasslands below. Attractions in Tsavo West include elephants, rhinoceroses, hippos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalos, and a variety of plant and bird species, including the vulnerable corncrake and the almost endangered Basra Reed Warbler

 Shetani Lava Flow

About 200 years ago, lava pouring from a volcanic explosion gave rise to this location naturally. The locals became aware of this peculiar phenomenon and concluded that Shetani (the devil), who was issuing from the ground, was to blame. The residents were perplexed by the location in part because it resembled a garden that had been dug up. The 1.6 km broad and 5 m deep lava spreads out across Chyulu Hills for 8 kilometers. Smaller creatures like dik-diks and baboons can be seen here, and there is some sparse plant life sprouting in the cracks. Take precautions since predators can be nearby.

 Mzima Springs

In the normally scorching Tsavo region, Mzima is a haven. The springs’ source is just as remarkable as Shetani Lava. It is reported that four lovely pools of water appeared out of nowhere. The crystal-clear freshwater ponds are the result of subterranean streams that originate in the Chyulu Hills. The primary water supply for Mombasa City comes from Mzima Springs. A natural walk leads up to the pools at Mzima Springs. There is information on the local wildlife and plant life throughout the walk. In the third pool’s underwater tank, you may see hippos and schools of swimming fish. You may see hippos submerged in the water, trying to cool their bodies, and occasionally swimming at Hippo Point, the fourth and largest pool. Surprisingly, they are excellent swimmers.

Volcanic Flow in Chaimu

You may trek up this hill comprised of Shetani Lava Flow’s volcanic soil. Beginner-friendly, the hike ascends and descends in 30 minutes. The trail is very slick due to loose soil and a lack of digging. Although there is a good chance of slipping and falling, I believe that is what makes the hike enjoyable.

The park's additional attractions include

·       Five volcanic cone-shaped hills known as the "Five Sisters Hills" make up the stunning background of the park.

·       Lake Jipe is home to a variety of aquatic and avian species, and it is situated close to the Kenya- Tanzania border. On a lake boat ride, take pleasure in bird watching.

·       You can enjoy sweeping views of the wildlife from Poacher's Lookout and Roaring Rocks.

·       The Ngulia Sanctuary, home to the critically endangered black rhino

·       Site of the First World War, East African Campaign The Crater, Kichwa Tembo, and Mzima fort all offer guided tours that will allow you to follow in the actual footsteps of Kenyan guerilla soldiers who fought in the First World War.

The 1898 construction of the Uganda railway was halted for more than nine months by two savage man-eating lions in Ancient Lands of Lions, which transports you to that time period

Tsavo East National Park
It is divided into 2, Tsavo east and Tsavo west. One of the world’s largest conservation areas is formed by the union of Tsavo East and Tsavo West. Tsavo East is well-known for its magnificent elephants and the Maneaters of Tsavo legend. One of Africa’s largest game reserves, Tsavo East, is located halfway between Nairobi and Mombasa. The Galana River flows through the park, providing this arid area with vital water. Some of Kenya’s largest elephant herds can be found there. Tsavo East National Park is Kenya’s oldest national park. The biggest lion prides and elephant herds in the nation can be found there. The Maneaters of Tsavo, two maneless lions that killed about 130 people while the railway line was being built in 1898, made the area well-known. Visitors can now see the large lion pride that calls Tsavo National Park home. The park is home to a sizable population of giraffes, numerous zebra, impala, and gazelles, as well buffalos. It is also a habitat for big cats; large lion pride, elusive leopards, and the cheetah, the fastest land animal. One of Africa’s most stirring views is that of a herd of dust-red elephants rolling, rolling, and splashing each other in the midnight blue waters of the Galana River beneath a canopy of palm trees. This creates a unique journey in the Tsavo East coupled with the 300 km long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world. The park, which is the largest protected area in Kenya, is home to most of the larger mammals, including vast herds of red elephants, rhinos, buffalo, lions, and leopards as well as pods of hippopotamuses, crocodiles, waterbucks, lesser kudus, and gerenuks. It also has 500 different species of birds that have been identified.

Attractions in Tsavo East National Park Activities

The Yatta Plateau

The Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world that stretches for more than 300 km, is one of the park’s most recognizable features. The Yatta Plateau has features like a sizable flattened thorn bush, followed by a western section with volcanic mountains and hills that also offer breathtaking views. However, there are a number of activities that can be done on the Yatta Plateau, including game drives both inside the plateau and outside of it, walking safaris, camping, bird watching, lodging, and air safaris.

Mudanda Rock

Mudanda Rock is a Precambrian basement rock that is between 570 and 4,550 million years old. It is a favorite spot for elephants and leopards, and the Waliangulu hunter-gatherers used it for drying elephant meat thousands of years ago. “The place of dried meat” is what the name Mudanda means. This enormous 1.5 km long granite outcrop hangs over a natural dam near the Manyani dam and draws herds of elephants and other species to drink water, especially during the dry season. The inselberg supplies the natural dam underneath it with water by serving as a catchment area. The outcrop offers breathtaking views over the park as well as a vantage point for the diverse species that freely roam it.

Lugard Falls

One of the breathtaking attractions of Tsavo East National Park is Lugard Falls, which is exhilarating to see on a Kenya walking safari across the park. Lugard Falls is formed in the Galana River and has a succession of white water rapids. Fredrick Lugard, a British explorer and colonial governor, came to Mombasa in the early months of 1888, and his name is honored by the name Lugard Falls.