Tsavo West National Park is more mountainous and wetter than its counterpart, with swamps, Lake Jipe and the Mzima Springs. It is known for birdlife and for its large mammals. It is also home to a black rhino sanctuary.
It is one of the few parks that have a diversification of wildlife including the Famous 'Big Five' consisting of Masai Lion, Black Rhino, Cape Buffalo, Elephant andLeopard. The park also is also home to a great variety of bird life such as the Black Kite, Crowned Crane, Lovebird and the Sacred Ibis.