Ecosystem

Northern section, mostly an acacia bush land, enjoys a large presence here. Hills with crests as high as 1800M, lick the low clouds in the sky amidst wooded vegetation. The southern section displays grassy plains with the Tsavo River flowing through to the Northern section, escorted by a steadfast perimeter of riverine and acacia woodland. Among the widespread beds bordering it, Lake Jipe moistens the swamps in its Eastern and Western ends. The Mzima spring pours over 25 million litres a day, attracting the eyes of visitors with its gushing intensity while animals roaming the park such as the ant-bear, the yellow baboon and cheetah among others keep an eye out for big cats, like the elusive leopard, lion, and cheetah.

Climate

At an altitude of between 200-1000m, temperatures range between 20- 30 degrees. The hot and dry climate of the Tsavo West National park may be reason to shed off a bit of clothing. About 200 700mm of rainfall per annum, breaks the dry conditions. The first rainy season-, the longest, lasts from March to April. The second season lasts from November to December. The ideal time for visiting the park is during the peak season of July- August.