Tsavo is a rugged beautiful wilderness. It has a savannah ecosystem that is made up of open grasslands, scrublands and acacia woodlands. Then there's the marvel of Mzima Springs, replenished with twenty million litres of crystal-clear water a day, from the underground streams of the nearby Chyulu Hills. The Springs form a haven for wildlife where elephant soak half immersed in the waters, light-footed hippo’s tip-toe across the bottom and crocodiles bask on the banks.

The prolific wildlife includes great herds of elephant and many lions - some undoubtedly the descendants of the famous Man Eaters of Tsavo! Among the less common animals to be found are the fringed-eared oryx, the gerenuk and Hunter's hartebeest. In addition to lion, leopard and cheetah, the carnivores include caracal and hyena.