Tsavo West is the more developed part of the park combining good access, good facilities and stunning views over the tall grass and woodland scenery. The chief marvel here is the Mzima Springs, replenished with two hundred and twenty million litres of crystal clear water everyday, from the underground streams stemming from the lava massif known as Chyulu Hills. Mzima Springs is a favorite haunt of hippos and crocodiles. There are well-marked nature trails, an observation platform and an underwater glass tank, which provides a special vantage point to view this remarkable oasis.

Not far from Mzima Springs lies the precipitous magnificence of the Ngulia escarpment at the foot of the Ngulia Hills. Ngulia has become the base of a unique phenomenon from late September to November. Attracted by the lights of Ngulia Lodge, hundreds of thousands of European birds commence their annual Southern migration and the lodge is their stopover.

The lava that purifies Mzima’s water can be seen in black outcrops all around this part of Tsavo. The Shetani lava flow is a spectacular example. The caves here are worthy of investigation.

Tsavo East is the larger and much less visited site of the park. One of the interesting aspects here is the Yatta Plateau, one of the world’s longest lava flows. An additional attraction is the Lugard Falls, a long stretch of rippling water cataracts formed by the Athi River. The Falls gush through a small fissure before dropping to Crocodile Point below – a favorite haunt for sunbathing crocodiles.

Elephants in large herds are the number one attraction at Tsavo. Other animals likely to be encountered are Buffalo, Common waterbuck, Eland, Gerenuk, Fringe-eared Oryx, Impala and Masai giraffe. Bird life too is legion in the park.