Things To Do At Diani Beach – Safari To Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park is also close to Diani Beach just like Tsavo East.
Having been split from bigger Tsavo Park, Tsavo West takes the lesser space covering approximately 9000 square kilometers, though that is still very spacious.

However visiting Tsavo West from Diani Beach gives you the opportunity to enjoy various activities and game.

With similar weather patterns to Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West records day temperatures of between 20 – 30 °C.
The long rains normally check in between March and April while the short spell is between November and December.
Tsavo West attractions include the spectacular Mzima springs which led to the creation of a marvelous view spot for tourist.
You can view the animals in the underground water passage from a glass house. The underwater view gives you an opportunity to see hippos and fish up close.

The Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary and Lake Jipe are other attraction sights with Lake Jipe being home to hundreds of bird species providing an exquisite sight.

Other animals you can see at Tsavo West include Leopard, cheetah, wild dogs buffalo, rhino,
elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, plains game, crocodile, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik, lesser kudu and porcupine.

The repertoire of activities also includes Boat excursions at Lake Jipe; bird watching at Lake Jipe; annual bird ringing at Ngulia lodge.
Hill and rock climbing at Chaimu and Ngulia Hills or you can visit the Shetani Caves.

Chyulu Hills is another lovely spot with ranges ensconced among thick forestation and palm vegetation.

If you travel by air you can land at either of these airstrips Kamboyo, Kilaguni, Tsavo
Gate,  Jipe, Kasigau, Finch Hattons, Ziwani and Maktau all in good condition.

Book a trip to Tsavo West National Park with tour operators at Diani Beach and you won’t be disappointed.

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