Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park spans 9,065 square kilometers of volcanic hills, savannahs, dense bush, and woodlands between Mount Kilimanjaro and the Kenyan Coast.

The national park designation in 1948 came after two lions terrorized railway construction workers in 1898, leading to a significant delay in the Kenya-Uganda railway project.

The indigenous Maasai communities maintain their traditional practices within designated areas of the park, conducting ceremonies and managing livestock according to ancestral customs.

Visitors can enter through six gates including Maktau, Mbuyuni, and Chyulu, with entrance fees of 52 USD for international adults and reduced rates for East African residents.

The Mzima Springs produce 250 million liters of water daily through underground chambers, supporting hippos and crocodiles visible through underwater viewing stations.

Location: Coast Province

Inception: 1948

Part of: Southern Rift Valley

GPS coordinates: -3.31667,38.13333

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20