Mzima Springs
Clear pools where groundwater from the Chyulu Hills wells up. From a semi-submerged underwater observation chamber, you can watch hippos and schools of fish.
Mzima Springs is the most famous attraction in Tsavo West. Rainwater from the Chyulu Hills seeps through layers of lava and emerges here, producing about 250 million liters a day. It is also an important water source for Mombasa.
The pools are crystal clear, and a semi-submerged underwater observation chamber lets you see hippos, Nile crocodiles and large shoals of barbel. Walking trails are accompanied by armed rangers, and monkeys roam along the route, so keep your food secure.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Poacher's Lookout
- Chaimu Crater
- Shetani Lava Flow
- Kilaguni Lodge Waterhole
- Roaring Rocks
- Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
- Tsavo West National Park
- Tsavo River Railway Bridge