Review: Your 2-Day Whirlwind Wildlife Trip to Tsavo East and West
Thinking about a quick getaway to Tsavo East and West National Parks? Like, if you only have a couple of days, these places offer an absolutely amazing taste of what a Kenyan wildlife trip is all about. So, I took a recent 2-day jaunt there, and I am here to share all the absolutely juicy bits about my trip. Get ready for some elephants, stunning scenery, and that amazing African bush vibe! It’s, you know, pretty awesome.
What You Can Expect On Your First Day: Tsavo East’s Open Plains
The first day, wow, like, that’s dedicated to Tsavo East. Tsavo East is, after all, quite famous for its super wide-open plains, and also the absolute chance to really spot some massive herds of elephants covered in, that, red dust. It is, anyway, like, pretty awesome, to be honest! Seriously! You could just drive for, say, hours and see so much game. Very nice!
I began, actually, my safari really early in the morning, and I suggest you do the same; the light is basically incredible for pictures, so too the wildlife tends to be very much more active when it is, say, cooler. You’ll most likely pass by the Aruba Dam, which tends to be really a popular watering spot for a wide array of wildlife. Is that cool or what?! Just be prepared to spend, actually, a good amount of time there and also wait patiently, so that, basically, you can catch the animals as they swing by for a drink. Keep your eyes wide open for lions, giraffes, zebras, and, obviously, countless birds. You get some fab shots that way.
Later that afternoon, right, as the sun begins that descent, I was taken, right, to a carefully picked really nice spot to watch the sunset. Can you just, like, even try to think about how awesome that could be? Tsavo’s, as a matter of fact, vastness really adds an extra bit of drama, right, to that whole event. Sunset in Africa, by the way, is something that really cannot even be beat; so, too you won’t want to, arguably, forget that stuff! After a scrumptious dinner, anyway, at my lodge (I’ll speak on lodging later!), I actually crashed so very hard, already looking ahead to exploring Tsavo West the following day. A superb end to day number one!
Tsavo West: Dramatic Landscapes On Your Second Day
Day two brings in, too, a change of scene completely, as, in some respects, you make that transition over to Tsavo West. What’s awesome, anyway, is how different the scenery seems to be in comparison to its, really, eastern brother. The, actually, landscapes of Tsavo West tend to be a little bit dramatic, I think, I would say. Very dramatic!
First, though, I made that stop at the Mzima Springs, right, which are arguably fed by the Chyulu Hills. Keep a look out for hippos and crocs, anyway, there! So fascinating; who even knew, right? And also I’m able to check out the underwater viewing chamber where you could actually watch the hippos swim. So incredibly cool. From here I go on to see the Roaring Rocks. Just a really cool phenomenon where the rock seems to almost roar back at you as wind goes through it. Also be sure to see the Rhino Sanctuary as the chances to see them elsewhere are not good, actually.
Tsavo West also had some, for instance, spectacular vantage points to keep on the lookout for the fantastic views! Seriously incredible. I mean it! Poacher’s Lookout gave, too, views that extended for miles, actually! From what I hear it really gave rangers the means, that, to watch over the place long ago. As the day moved along, anyway, so, too, I ended the safari absolutely feeling blown away. It had such great landscapes plus those incredible creatures, too!
Where to lay your head: Safari Lodges & Campsites
About finding that, perhaps, cozy sleep spot? So, whether the desire is for, say, luxury or for, perhaps, a bit roughing it up close to what matters, these parks cater for any style. There, clearly, exist many lodges giving, for instance, awesome comfort. I checked in, after all, to a lodge which, in a way, came with scenic lookout views right over that watering hole and, in short, gave a super fantastic opportunity, say, to just keep checking the animals. I was at the lodge and, you know, could keep tabs. If you desire, right, adventure, camping spots are seemingly available for those which desire camping in these awesome settings! Just listen carefully to the sounds during the night.
A quick tip that might come in handy is; Booking lodgings well in advance will make certain that there actually will be room, notably during high season periods, just like I like to make certain to make clear in reviews like these!
Planning for the trip
A bit of prep goes so very far, it might be safe to, arguably, say! Here I, very clearly, drop a list with that bit of info which will most likely allow planning, so that, after all, the safari takes place with almost no worries. To have some info really can help loads. The itinerary itself and travel considerations actually play huge factors while setting out your Tsavo tour.
- What’s the most perfect time to swing by, for instance?: Dry periods between the months from June to October also the ones of January and February often provide prime animal viewing chances due that they group right around what are the water points.
- Organize transport plans: Arrange this via a hired car tour guide firm, like your self-drive in case you know what they are or if you hire an air tour – make your transports are secured beforehand.
- Items that could be needed: Layer clothing in case of the temperatures swings, sunblock of very heavy duty to ward off that tropical sun, head covering (the cap is almost essential), plus bino’s or camera stuff so wildlife doesn’t go ignored (get close without invading spaces!).
Tips that Really Enhance Your Trip. Seriously!
How you engage safari also changes experience drastically, it does! To help you I, seemingly, want discuss more to improve on memories and also experiences:
- Listen to which expert has the knowledge: Guidance received tends prove just helpful given those abilities or knowledge they show for being to location where even their keenness allows for animals just overlooked, it turns out.
- Manners tend take space further!: Take sure calmness also quiet behavior for viewing with zero affecting that is in nature.
- Respect: Wildlife requires honoring! Stay distance just perfect, do give zero effort with either attraction with eatables to those are around but instead watch from either space instead (never endanger!).
And now I’ll let you know a little more to, arguably, let trip is smooth as it runs.
A quick look at the highlights for that tour
- Elephants caked so well right by this distinct bright reddish Tsavo soils while over vast plains within such landscapes Tsavo’s east is iconic.
- Visit the springs with name the Mzima a great location watch or monitor wild species like hippo or crocs as you would expect here!
- Enjoy Tsavo landscapes by west over an array by geography running such great vantage places where you can even overlook some stunning places ever!
Generally I was impressed really good while I gave visit such destination given there variety plus animal kind – those is place really great to any seeking adventure on planet and here’s memory truly made.