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Robert Pielmalm
SE
Visited:
July 2011
Reviewed: Oct 7, 2011
Email Robert Pielmalm | 20-35 years of age
It was an OK experience, but not more.
As I went to the park I imagined the park of consisting of a big savannah with a dense of population of animals. This picture was totally spoiled as I came there, because instead of a savannah there were only some roads through a landscape characterized by a lot of trees and bushes. This had two consequences. Firstly, it was not to easy to discover the animals and when we have found them, the threes and the bushes covered them so that I could not see them clearly and after a while they could be hidden again. Secondly, there were no opportunities to drive close to the animals and really encounter them. It was only possible to drive on the roads and the animals were hardly close to the road.
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I observed many of the animals I had expected, but I could never observe the series of the big five. Rhino and leopard lacked. I could only see lions once and they were then quite far away. If the lack of rhinos and leopards and the only single encounter of lions were just bad luck or an indication of not so many interesting animals in the park, I do not know for sure. However, I think that the case was the later and that is also what I heard, when I spoke to locals. I also had the opportunity to leave the vehicle and take a walk with an armed ranger along a water source connected to a river. It was a little bit exciting to walk in the park, because I never knew what would happen. At the same time, I felt safe and I felt that I could trust the ranger. By the river we saw one small crocodile and a hippo.Concerning accommodation, I really liked the Kiliguni Serena Safari Lodge. The hotel has high standards and I had buffet for breakfast, lunch and supper. The food is good and I really liked the supper with its rich supply of different kinds of foods and desserts. One side of the dining room consisted of a big balcony, from which I could observe animals from my table as the same time having my dinner. Quite close to the balcony there is a little water source and animals came there to drink. My best experience of the trip was at supper, when approximately ten elephants of different sizes came to drink. At one side of the source there is a spotlight, so that it was possible to the see the elephants in action. This is a memory that I never will forget.
To summarize, the trip had some highlights, but I also visited another National Park in Kenya, namely Masai Mara and Tsavo West does not due to its landscape offer the what I expected in terms of encountering of animals and my purpose of going there was of course to do that. If the choice was between Tsavo West and Masai Mara I would definitely chose Masai Mara. So, if somebody planning to go to Tsavo West I would recommend to evaluate the options of parks.
Silvia Ruggeri
IT
Visited:
January 2026
Reviewed: Mar 3, 2026
Email Silvia Ruggeri | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
beautiful but in the score at the fourth place (but we are speaking about wonderfulness)
Burtin Carine
FR
Visited:
February 2026
Reviewed: Feb 25, 2026
Email Burtin Carine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jessica Hoffmann
DE
Visited:
August 2025
Reviewed: Sep 21, 2025
Email Jessica Hoffmann | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We didn‘t saw a lot of animals because the Park is to big. But the landscape is crazy beautiful.
Franco Vannini
IT
Visited:
July 2025
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2025
Email Franco Vannini | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lot of bushes, it's difficult to spot animals.
Lewis Caton
GB
Visited:
June 2025
Reviewed: Jul 6, 2025
Email Lewis Caton | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Take Off
KE
Visited:
October 2024
Reviewed: May 21, 2025
Email Take Off | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Refreshing & invigorating activity away from the city bustle.
I experienced one of the most beautiful & mind-blowing sunsets with the natural aura smell of nature which I usually take for granted,
This day there was something special & fulfilling about it.
You probably should give it a try
Unforgettable experience
Rosy Torres
MX
Visited:
March 2025
Reviewed: Apr 30, 2025
Email Rosy Torres | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Chrismo
GB
Visited:
January 2025
Reviewed: Feb 18, 2025
Email Chrismo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Obadiah
KE
Visited:
December 2024
Reviewed: Jan 23, 2025
Email Obadiah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris