South-east Kenya

Tsavo West National Park

Volcanic hills, black lava and the clear water of Mzima Springs, in one of Kenya’s largest and most varied parks.

Sun at Tsavo West today Sunrise 06:05 Sunset 18:19

Tsavo West at a glance

Size About 9,065 square kilometres
Landscape Volcanic hills, plains, marshes, springs and rocky outcrops
Mzima Springs Clear springs with an underwater viewing room for hippos and fish
Shetani Lava Flow A black lava field from old eruptions
Elephants Famous for red-dust elephants, coloured by the soil
Birds More than 600 species recorded

What you do there

From first light to last, with today’s real sunrise and sunset at Tsavo West to mark the day.

Sunrise at Tsavo West today

06:05
Game drives

The most popular way to see the park: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo and crocodile.
Visit Mzima Springs

An oasis for animals and people, with a viewing room under the water.
See Lugard Falls

Whitewater and rock formations on the Galana River.
Walk and watch birds

Guided bush walks and night safaris are also available.
Sunset at Tsavo West today

18:19