Tsavo National Park

Overview

Most of the sights in Tsavo West center around the watering holes near the Kilaguni and Ngulia lodges. Mzima springs, next to Kilaguni Lodge has plenty of hippos and crocodiles, and even an underwater viewing chamber, where you can check out the aquatic life in the springs. North of the lodges is Shetani lava flow and caves. There's also the Chaimu Crater just south of Kilaguni Lodge, which you can climb. Lastly, not far from Ngulia Lodge lies the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, where you have a chance to see one of up to 30 black rhinos inside a 70 aq km fence.

If you're traveling on a budget, Tsavo West has several normal camp sites near its 3 main gates. It also has some cheap accommodations near the lodges. You can get a fully equipped banda for Ksh 500 per person (minimum Ksh 2000 per banda) at the Ngulia Safari Camp or the Kitani Safari Camp. The bandas have a bathroom, kitchen with supplies, and lanterns. Bring your own personal supplies, food, and drinking water.

There are also several lodges to choose from . The Ngulia Lodge (# (02) 336858) offers singles/doubles with full board for US$ 120/150 in the high season and US$ 60/120 in the low season. There's a watering hole outside the lodge which attracts wildlife every night.

The Kilaguni Lodge is owned by the same company, and prices are exactly the same. It too has a watering hole. Other lodges include the...more

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