Climate:
In Tsavo West temperature ranges from 20^o C - 30^o C and rainfall from 200mm - 700mm. Tsavo West Experiences two rainy seasons: Long rains - March/April & Short rains- Nov/December.

Established: Tsavo West was gazetted in 1948.

Habitats: Tsavo West National Park has a variety of habitats- open plains, savannah bush, semi desert scrub, acacia woodlands, rocky ridges and outcrops, extensive ranges and isolated hills, belts of riverinevegetation, palm thickets and on the Chyulu hills, mountain forest.

Physical Features and Attractions in Tsavo West:

• Shaitani lava flow

• Cyulu hills

•  Lake Jipe

• Mzima springs

• Mt. Kilimanjaro

• Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary

• Chaimu crater

• Roaring rocks.

Mzima springs are perhaps one of the greatest wonder of Tsavo West National Park. Water gurgles from the underground and forms large expanse of pools, which provide habitats for colourful fish, hippos and crocodiles. A glass observation tank allows one to view this aquatic undisturbed. The springs are the main source of water for Mombasa municipality.

Tsavo West is also the home of the man eaters of Tsavo, the lions which brought the construction of the railway to a standstill. The local people believed that the lions were reincarnated chiefs protesting the invasion of their land by foreigners.

Mammals: Besides the lions, Tsavo West National Park has a large concentration of herbivores and predators.  These include the Bush back, dik dik, duickers, eland, gazelles, gerenuk, wildebeest, hartebeest, impala, klipspringer, lesser kudu, fringe eared Oryx, steinbok, suni, buffalo, elephant, maasai giraffe, hippos, black rhino, cheetar, aardwolf, caracal, hyena, lions, leopard,baboons

With over 600 recorded species of birds, Tsavo West is a bird watcher's paradise. Lake Jipe being one of the favoured sites of migratory birds. Each year from September to November the Ngulia region becomes the base for a large-scale netting and ringing.

HOW TO GET THERE  

Roads:
Tsavo west can accessed by road from Nairobi or Mombasa.

Airstrips: Below is the list of Airstrips in Tsavo West.
Kamboyo, Kilaguni, Tsavo Gate and Maktau airstrips are in good condition.

Tsavo West Park Gates:
Chyulu, Mtito Andei, Tsavo, Jipe, Maktau Gate, Kasigau Gate.

Accommodation /Lodges in Tsavo West:
The first lodge to be constructed in Tsavo West National park was Kilanguni. It was opened in 1962 by the Duke of Gloucester.  The lodge affords panaromic views of the park.  Its waterhole is frequented by park animals.  

Others include:-

• Lake Jipe Safari Lodge

• Kilaguni Serena Lodge

• Ngulia Safari Lodge

• Bobby's Camp

• Taita Hills Hilton lodge

• Salt Lick Safari Lodge

• Voyager Ziwani tented camp- Heritage Hotels

• Hunter’s lodge

• Severin Safari Camp 

Campsites/Camping in Tsavo West:
Lake Jipe (public); Kamboya (public); Royal Little (special); Lake Jipe; Chyulu Gate; Diani Camp; Finch Hattons Camp, Kitani safari camp,

Bandas:
Lake Jipe; Kitani; Ngulia.

Picnic Sites:
Poachers look out; Chaimu Crater; Shetani caves; Roaring Rocks.