Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West National Park is a sanctuary to the
endangered Black Rhino |
Tsavo West National Park is also home to he highly
endangered African wild dog |
The crystal clear waters of Mzima Springs with hippos in
view - this is a major safari attraction in Tsavo West
National Park |
Tsavo West National Park is where the notorious "Man Eaters of Tsavo", man-eating
lions preyed on the railway linesman building the great Uganda
railway in 1900. The park has important historic connections as
a major battleground in World War I where British and German
troops battled for supremacy.
Tsavo West National Park offers tremendous views with diverse
habitats ranging from mountains, river forest, plains, lakes and
wooded grassland. Game include: cheetah, leopard, buffalo,
rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, plains game, crocodile
and small mammals including mongoose, hyrax, dik dik and the
nocturnal porcupine. Mzima springs is a star attraction, a pool
of natural spring water with underwater viewing hides for
observing hippos. Chyulu Hills National Park is an
extension of
Tsavo West National Park.
The Chyulus are a volcanic mountain range with a mix of volcanic
cones and barren lava flows, of which the most interesting in
Shetani, meaning "Devil" in Swahili. Game include: buffalo,
zebra, giraffe, oryx, lion, leopard and many species of birds
and plants
See also
Safari Camps and Lodges in Tsavo West National Park |