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Tsavo West National Park

The watering holes in Tsavo West are found at Mzima Springs, a freshwater pool that provides much of Mombasa's fresh water. As the most popular attraction in Tsavo West National Park, Mzima Springs has two large pools connected by rapids and the early morning is best for catching sight of animals coming for a drink especially if some of the night creatures are still around.

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Crocodiles and hippos favor Mzima Springs and an underwater viewing chamber allows visitors to see thousands of primitive fish.

Chaimu Crater offers magnificent views of falcons, eagles and buzzards. It is possible to climb to the crater's rim but the lava is brittle and unstable.

Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary is another attraction with Tsavo West National Park. The area is surrounded by electric fence providing security for the black rhinos. Other animals found within the enclosure include elephants and buffalo.

The diverse habitat of Tsavo West ranges from mountains, and lakes to wooded grassland. The Plains area borders with the Southern Serengeti plains in Tanzania. Visitors will enjoy walking the numerous nature trails. Over 400 different species of birds have made an appearance in Tsavo West National Park. As a migration corridor, many birds from the Northern Hemisphere pass over between September and December. Starlings, weaverbirds, hornbills, rollers, raptors, herons and storks have been sighted.

During WW I Tsavo West was a major battleground where British and German troops battled.
Address
Tsavo West National Park
Box 71
Mtito Andei, Southern Kenya
Kenya

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