TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK

Well known for the notorious”man eater of Tsavo” In 1948 Tsavo was gazzeted as Kenya’s second National park.

The Tsavo Park has only two permanent rivers, Tsavo River that begins its life on Kilimanjaro and is greatly supplemented by huge Underground River flowing from Mzima springs and Athi River in Tsavo East which begins near Nairobi.

Mzima springs is the star attraction’ A pool of Natural spring water with underwater viewing hides for observing hippos, Elephants soaking half immersed in the water and Crocodiles basking on the bank or through the water.

Each year from September to November Ngulia has become the base of unique phenomenon. Attracted by Ngulia lodge, Thousands of parlearctic migrant birds descend through the mist which is prevalent at this time to be netted, ringed then released.

These provide vital information on the migratory routes and habitats of many species of Northern hemisphere.