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A detailed look at the 9065 square kilometer landscape within Taita-Taveta County, Kenya
Tsavo West National Park Geographic Profile, Mapped Boundaries, and Natural Terrain Features
This geographic profile details the physical scope and environmental characteristics of Tsavo West National Park. The data covers the 9065 square kilometer boundary, river systems including the Tsavo and Sante rivers, and terrain features such as cliffs and diverse mountain peaks located within the protected area.
Kenya's premier wilderness sanctuary with dramatic landscapes, Mzima Springs, and legendary wildlife
Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo West National Park is one of Kenya's largest and most iconic protected areas, spanning approximately 9,065 square kilometers in the Taita-Taveta County of southeastern Kenya. Established in 1948, the park forms part of the broader Tsavo Conservation Area together with adjoining Tsavo East National Park and surrounding ranches. The park is renowned for its magnificent scenery, diverse ecosystems, and the famous Mzima Springs, which supply crystal-clear water to the region. Tsavo West offers visitors a more developed infrastructure compared to its eastern counterpart, with a good road network, rhino reserve, and exceptional rock climbing opportunities at locations like Kichwa Tembo. The park's dramatic landscape encompasses volcanic plains, ancient rock formations, riverine forests, and vast savanna, supporting populations of elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and hippos.
- Location
- Kenya
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1948
- Area
- 9,065 km²
Location overview
Administrative boundaries within Kenya and Taita-Taveta County
Geographic Location of Tsavo West National Park in Kenya
Tsavo West National Park is located within the borders of Kenya in Taita-Taveta County. The inland reserve operates under a single country jurisdiction without transboundary or marine elements.
- Countries
- Kenya
- Regions
- Taita-Taveta County
- Primary location
- Taita-Taveta County
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Tsavo West National Park’s outline covers 9,065 km²
Tsavo West National Park mapped boundary and 9,065 km² area
Tsavo West National Park is mapped with stored boundary geometry that conveys the reach of its 9,065 km² protected extent. Its database record contains a single total area, without separate land and marine figures or a measured perimeter.
- Boundary area
- 6,992.3 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 543 km
- Northernmost point
- 2.6722° S
- Southernmost point
- 4.1429° S
- Easternmost point
- 38.5518° E
- Westernmost point
- 37.7606° E
- Geographic centre
- 3.3221° S, 38.1364° E
- North–south span
- 162.6 km
- East–west span
- 87.9 km
Terrain and natural features
Mixed relief classifications and recorded physical geography
Tsavo West National Park Terrain And Named Natural Features
Recorded mixed relief classifications shape the protected landscape alongside multiple interior river networks, peaks, and viewpoints. Individual feature cards document specific types, names, and spatial relationships across the terrain.
Selected named natural features
Rivers
Kisima
Viewpoints
Poachers Lookout
Rivers
Mwatate
Peaks
Ol Marabui
Peaks
Murka
1,100 m
Environmental setting
Subtropical climate zone, mixed relief, and riverine habitats
Tsavo West National Park Environmental Setting and Habitat Classifications
Recorded landscape features, sparse forest cover, and minor water presence define the physical setting of Tsavo West National Park. Associated classifications connect recorded environmental categories to related atlas destinations.
- Relief
- Mixed relief
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Sparse forest
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Grassland · Cliffs · Rivers
Habitat types
Grassland · Riverine habitat
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