Tsavo West National Park is one of the most angelic conservation areas of Kenya situated in the southern part. It is home to abundant wildlife species scattered over 9065 square kilometers, the park is part of the larger conservation area of the Tsavo National Park which is divided into 2 by the A109 highway connecting Nairobi to Mombasa, the conservation area is most famous for its large numbers of red elephants who love to play in the red soil ant molds dotted in the park, the Mzima hot springs, and the Shetani Lava flow, the national park was established in the 1948 as a way of protecting animal species that call this home and is being managed by the Kenya wildlife service.
Wildlife in Tsavo West National Park is abundant there are about 70 species of mammals that have been recorded in the national park and over 500 species of birds, it is one of the best places to see the so-called big five of the wilderness ( African elephants, African buffaloes, Rhinos, leopards and Lions), other popular sights of animals include Zebras, waterbucks, elands, hyrax, crocodiles, bushbucks, hyrax, mongoose, wildebeest, hyenas, cheetahs, fringe-eared oryx, greater and lesser Kudus, to mention a few, some of these animal species are easy to spot while others are rare to see for example the black rhinos and cheetahs.
Wildlife in Tsavo National Park includes several bird species, for example, the African fin foot, black-faced sand grouse, fischers starling, common white throat, river warbler, martial eagles, African harrier hawks, ostriches, red-backed shrike,falcon, Abyssinian ground horn bill, golden palm weaver, pied kingfisher, eagles owls, guinea fowls, eastern black oriole, to mention a few, birds are best experienced during the wet season when the park receives migratory species, to enjoy a great birding experience, it is wise to bring binoculars and good cameras.
Wildlife in Tsavo West National Park is best seen while doing tourism activities which include game drives, these bring you closer to wildlife species through the well-distributed trails of the national park, game drives are conducted in the morning, afternoon and evening times when the trails of the park are much drier and easier to access. The park is a haven of birds which are best searched for on guided nature walks, these are led through by an experienced guide from park authorities.
Wildlife in Tsavo West National Park is best seen during the dry season during the months of December-February and June- September, this is also referred to as a peak tourism season, expect to view lots of wildlife species together with other travellers in the park. what to pack for your Kenyan Safari to the Tsavo West National Park includes long-sleeved shirts and trousers, insect repellants, safari shoes, sunscreen, warm clothes for the wet season and any other items of personal nature.
In conclusion,wildlife in Tsavo West National Park is abundant and can be seen anytime of the year, trips to the national park can be combined with those to other destinations for example the Tsavo East National Park and the Amboseli National Park.