Tsavo National Park encompasses an area of 20 819 square kilometres / 80 382 square miles and varies in altitude from 230 to 2000 metres. The combined area of Tsavo East and West National Parks makes Tsavo one of the world's largest game sanctuaries. Your Tsavo safari takes place halfway between Nairobi and Mombasa.

The Western section of Tsavo National Park is the more popular, offering attractions other than wildlife, the foremost of these being Mzima Springs, where millions of litres of cool, crystal-clear water flow out of the ground through porous volcanic rocks.

Visitors are permitted to walk to the source of the Springs - a most rewarding experience, often with sightings of wildlife going down to drink at the water's edge. There is an observation tank sunk into the river, giving an underwater perspective of the wildlife satiating their thirst, and of a number of fish outside the window of the tank.