Mzima Springs

Name: Mzima Springs
Address: 228C+HPJ, Kenya, KE
Telephone: +254 731 999999
Rating: 4.6

4.6(376 reviews)

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The underwater lookout lets you see hippos and crocodiles up close — we're talking 25 hippos in one visit. You'll take a ranger-guided walk along crystal-clear springs flowing through volcanic rock, and kids especially love it as a break from game drives.

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Mzima Springs is located at 228C+HPJ, Kenya, Tsavo, Tsavo.

Mzima Springs has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 376 reviews.

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At this place you can have a guided tour by an armed ranger. You follow him through a prepared track to two different natural spring lakes. The first one has an underwater lookout that‘s a bit aged, b...

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Ryan Richardson

a year ago

Beautiful clear water with hippo and crocs, but the vast beauty of Tsavo West makes this stop feel less spectacular. Would not have missed out if we didn't visit, but would be great for kids and fami...

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Matt

a year ago

Natural spring located in West Tsavo Ntl park. Ranger guided tour of spring, with stop at a glass pavilion that allows underwater viewing of the unique fish life. Later walk along a stream where we sp...

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Karen Kinyua

2 months ago

One of the best gems to visit. The guides do a phenomenal job keeping the visitors safe and sharing their knowledge. It would be great to tip them well for their excellent service.

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Luke Tarr

3 years ago

This is a hidden gem. If you're in Tsavo West this is the highlight to visit. Beautiful spring flowing up through volcanic rock resulting in crystal clear water. Monkeys play around here and both Hipp...

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