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Tsavo West is the more developed part of the park combining easy access, good facilities and stunning views over the tall grass and woodland scenery. The area is made up from recent volcano lava flows, which absorb rainwater that reappears as the crystal-clear Mzima Springs 40 km away, and supports a vast quantity and diversity of plant and animal life.
Ins and outs
(Gates open 0630-1830. Adults US$50, children US$25, vehicle US$4.50 per day. Smartcards can be reloaded (but not obtained) at the Mtito Andei Gate.)
There are several entrance gates into Tsavo West. Two are on the Nairobi–Mombasa road: Tsavo Gate, 320 km from Nairobi and 5 km north of Voi, and Mtito Andei Gate, 30 km north of Tsavo Gate, 240 km south of Nairobi and 249 km north of Mombasa. Buses from Nairobi to Mombasa pass near both, and hitching to these gates is fairly easy, but since walking inside the park is not allowed, visitors without vehicles may have a very long wait. Chyulu Gate in the northwest corner of the park is used by vehicles coming into Tsavo West from Amboseli National Park. 4WD and high-clearance vehicles are required for this route, especially in wet weather. Other entries are at Ziwani Gate, Jipe Gate and Kasigau Gate all to the south of the park. Buses also run between Voi and Taveta on the Tanzanian border (and then on to Moshi) through the south of the park via Maktau and Mbuyuni gates.Are you a business owner? Click Here to promote your business on tripwolf!
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