WHEN TO GOTsavoWest National Park is accessible by 2WD vehicle
and also by air, all yearround
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOUDrinking water, picnic items and camping
equipment if you intend to stayovernight. Also useful are:
binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses andguidebooks.
PLEASE RESPECTTHE WILDLIFE (ODERespect the privacy of the
wildlife, this is their habitat.Beware of the animals, they are
wild and can be unpredictable.Don't crowd the animals or make
sudden noises or movements.Don't feed the animals, it upsets their
diet and leads to human dependence.Keepquiet, noise disturbs the
wildlife and may antagonize your fellow visitors.Stay in your
vehicle at all times, except at designated picnic or walking
areas.Keep below the maximum speed limit (40 kph/25 mph).Never
drive off-road, this severely damages the habitat.When viewing
wildlife keep to a minimum distance of 20 meters and pull tothe
side of the road so as to allow others to pass.Leave no litter and
never leave fires unattended or discard burning objects.Respect the
cultural heritage of Kenya, never take pictures of the localpeople
or their habitat without asking their permission, respect the
culturaltraditions of Kenya and always dress with decorum.Stay over
or leave before dusk, visitors must vacate the Park between7.00pm -
6.00am unless they are camping overnight. Night game driving isnot
allowed.
HOW TO GETTHEREByRoad:The Park (Mtito Andei Gate) is 232 km
south of Nairobi and 250 km north ofMombasa on the main Nairobi -
Mombasa Road.Gates: The following entry gates exist: Tsavo,Lake
Jipe, Mtito Andei (KamboyoHQ), Chyulu, Maktau and Ziwani.
By Air:There are 3 airstrips in the Park.
Open:Daily 6.00am - 7.00pm. Note: No entry is allowed on foot,
and visitors will not beallowed into the Park after 6.15pm.
Current entry charges:Obtainable via KWSHQ:Tel: +254(20)6000800,
6002345 Fax: +254(20)6007024Email: [email protected]. website:
www.kws.go.ke
'Safari Card' required?Entry is by SafariCard only. SafariCards
may be loaded (but not obtained)at Mtito Andei Gate.The Warden:
P.O.Box 71, Mtito Andei. Tel: (Mtito Andei) +254(456)22120,
22483
KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE PARKS AND RESERVES ABERDARE NATIONAL
PARK. AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK. ARABUKO SOKOKE NATIONAL RESERVE
CENTRAL & SOUTHERN ISLAND NATIONAL PARK. CHYULU HILLS
NATIONAL PARK.
HELLS CATE NATIONAL PARK. KAKAMEGA FOREST NATIONAL RESERVE.
KISITE MpUNGUTI MARINE PARK.
KISUMU IMPALA SANCTUARY. KIUNGA NATIONAL MARINE RESERVE. KORA
NATIONAL PARK.
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK. MALINDI MARINE NATIONAL PARK.
MARSABIT NATIONAL PARK & RESERVE. MERU NATIONAL PARK.
MOMBASA MARINE NATIONAL PARK
MOMBASA MARINE RESERVE. MOUNT ELGON NATIONAL PARK.
MT. KENYA NATIONAL PARK. MT. LONGONOT NATIONAL PARK. MWEA
NATIONAL RESERVE
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK. NAIROBI SAFARI WALK & ORPHANAGE.
NDERE ISLAND NATIONAL PARK.
OL DONYO SABUK NATIONAL PARK. RUMA NATIONAL PARK. SAIWA SWAMP
NATIONAL PARK.
SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE. SIBILOI NATIONAL PARK. TANA RIVER
PRIMATE RESERVE.
TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK. TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK. WATAMU
MARINE NATIONAL RESERVE.
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P.O.Box40241 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya.Tel:+254 (020) 6000800,
6002345 Fax:+254 (020) 6007024
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LAND OF LAVA, SPRINGS AND MAN-EATERS.The joint mass of TsavoWest
and Tsavo East National Parks forms one of thelargest National
Parks in the world and covers a massive 4% of Kenya's totalland
area. TsavoWest, the more famous of the two, lies to the west of
theNairobi - Mombasa road, equidistant between Nairobi and Mombasa,
and ispainted on a sprawling canvas of endless skies, emerald
hills, liquid lava flows,palm fringed rivers, teeming wildlife and
sparkling oasis set against theunforgettable backdrop of mile upon
mile of cloud shadowed Africansavannah.
WHAT TO SEEThe Magic Mzima SpringsThe lush, hippo-heaving pools
of Mzima Springs, fed daily by 250 millionlitres of water gushing
from the lava flows of the Chyulu Hills provide an oasisof green,
an underwater hippo viewing chamber, two nature trails and
someunique picnic spots.
Ancient Lands Of Lions And LavaTsavoachieved notoriety in 1898
when "the man-eaters of Isavo', a pair ofrogue man-eating lions,
preyed gruesomely on the builders of the UgandaRailway. Today the
Park is more famous for the numerous prides of manelesslions that
patrol the plains and police the herbivore herds.
A Vibrant Volcanic Arena:The molten lava that forms the Shetani
Lava Flow spewed from the earth just200 years ago and its fiery
fury was thought by the local people to be thework of the Devil,
hence its name which means 'Devil' in Swahili. The Chaimu
Crater is an alternative volcanic arena (which can be climbed by
those who feel fitenough), as are the imposing Ngulia Hills and the
enchanting Chyulu Hills.Finally, the eerie 'Roaring Rocks' are
named after the buzz of the cicadas thatinhabit them and the howl
of the wind as it rushes past the sheer face of thescarp.
Poacher's Lookout:The Park abounds in panoramic vantage points
from which to monitor themovement of the herds. The finest is
Poacher's Lookout, a rush- roofed hut,high on a hill with views to
eternity.
Glorious Game Drives:Tsavooffers some of the most magnificent
game viewing in the world - vastherds of dust-red elephant, fat
pods of hippo, giant crocodile, teeming herds ofplains game, a
fantasia of bird life and some magical flora. You could also take
ina visit to the Nguila Rhino Sanctuary where Isavo's growing
population ofendangered black rhino are inching their way back from
the chasm of extinctionthat was forced upon them by rampant
poaching in the 1960's. Alternatively youcould explore beautiful
Lake Jipe, which lies astride the Kenya - Tanzania borderand is
teeming with aquatic life. (Boat hire is available). Bird watching
is also amajor activity in the park.
WHERE TO STAY(LODGESAND TENTED CAMPS).Finch Hatton's Tented
Lodge. po. Box 24423, Nairobi.Tel: (Nairobi) +254(20}310335/6
Email: [email protected]
Voyager Safari (amp. Heritage Hotels, PO.Box 74888, Nairobi.Tel:
+254(20}4446651, 4447929 Email: [email protected]
Kitani Severin Safari (amp. Severin Kenya, P.O.Box 82169,
Mombasa.Tel: +254(41}485001/5 Email:
[email protected]
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Ngulia Safari Lodge. Kenya Safari Lodges and Hotels,P.O.Box 42,
Mtito Andei. Tel: +254 (43) 30091, 30000, 30140Email:
[email protected]
Kilaguni Safari Serena Lodge. Serena Hotels, P.O.Box 48690,
Nairobi.Tel: +254(20}711077, 710511 Email: [email protected]
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATIONKamboyo Guest House: Formerly the
ParkWarden's house, consisting of4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; and a
caretaker. Reservations are made through thewarden or KWS
HO,Nairobi.
Rhino Valley: 6 self catering 'Bandas' or simple
cottages.TsavoPark Hotel, P.O.Box 244 Voi, Kenya. Tel: +
254(147}30285E-Mail: [email protected]
Kitani Safari Lodge: 8 newly renovated self-catering bandas.
Severin Kenya,P.O.Box 82169 Mombasa, Tel: +254(41}485001/5Email:
[email protected]
Lake Jipe Bandas: (on the shores ofLake Jipe). 3 Self - Catering
bandas.Reservations through KWSHQor the warden.
CAMPINGThere are three public campsites (offering water and
latrines only) asfollows:Kamboyo campsite (8km from Mtito Andei
Gate) and LakeJipe campsite (on the LakeShore) and Chyulu campsite
(1km from Chyulu Gate).A wide selection of 'special' orprivate
campsites (no facilities) also exist, and these must be booked in
advance on anexclusive use basis. (Reservations through Warden or
KWSHQNairobi.)
