Hell’s Gate National Park is Situated in the north west of Nairobi and south of Naivasha, the park derives it’s sinister name from a spectacular narrow gate like break on the red stone volcanic cliffs resulting from intense geothermal activity. The park provides outstanding views of the great east African rift valley. Hell’s gate national park is home to variety of wildlife and numerous birds covering an area of about 68 kilometers squared covered by diverse topography, the park still …
Lake Nakuru national park is spread on the flow of the great east African rift valley set at the backdrop of spectacular escarpment ridges, the rift valley soda lake is on an elevation of 1754 meters above sea level on the south the lakes richness in algae attract millions of flamingoes. The word Nakuru is derived from a Masai language to mean “dusty”. Lake Nakuru national park is characterized by rocky escarpments, Europhobia forests and acacia forests. The lake is …
Malindi marine national park is situated 118 kilometers north of Mombasa; it’s said to be the oldest marine national park in Africa. The park is a perfect weekend gateway holiday it’s gifted with spectacular coral reefs, grass beds, mudflats, mangroves, coral lagoon gardens and fringing reefs. Malindi marine national park covers 6 kilometers squared together with a join reserve covering 213 kilometers squared. The park is also endowed with 200 species of benthic algae, 600 fish species, over 135 types …
Arabuko sokoke national park is spread on a 420 kilometer squared land, it’s situated at the Kenyan coat near Mombasa, it boasts as the largest and intact costal forest in East Africa. Arabuko sokoke Forest national park comprises of incredible diversity and the park is a potion of sokoke Forest reserve. Arabuko sokoke national park contains endemic mammals, birds, insects, butterflies and many more. The forest has been threatened by the locals who need land for settlement, the forest has …
Central island national park is found on an island on the world’s largest permanent desert lake, it’s also known as crocodile island composed of craters and zones.Lake Turkana is the most saline great lake in Africa the three main lakes on the central island are; crocodile lake, tilapia lark and flamingo lake. Central island national park covers and area of about 5 kilometers squared which is relatively small but provides unforgettable tourist experience in Africa. The active volcanoes pass out …
Amboseli national park is the famous former Masai Amboseli game reserve in Kenya, the park derives its name from a Masai word to mean “ salty dust” Amboseli is one of the best places to views herds of elephants in Africa, it’s set against the backdrop of Africans highest mountain Kilimanjaro. It’s in the rain shadow of the mountain making it hot and dry. Amboseli covers an area of about 392 kilometers squared, Amboseli national park is encompassed by the …
Aberdare national park is one situated within the Aberdare mountain ranges of Kenya, the park welcomes visitors with spectacular views of the moorland, splendid water falls and forested ravines with a cooler friendly environment compared too many other national parks. Aberdare also boasts with the big five and rare forest animals accompanied with superb wildlife viewing despite its size. Aberdare national park also gives a rich history of one of the world’s icons it is the place where Queen Elizabeth …
Watamu marine national park can be found in the northern coast of Kenya, it protects various marine habitats such as coral reefs, gardens, mudflats, sand, rock, beaches, gardens and Mangrove swamps. Watamu marine national park boasts with over 150 coral reefs and diverse marine life lives here about 50 species of fish can be found. Watamu marine national park reefs are close to the ocean shores making them easily accessible for divers and snorkelers. The park was established in 1968 …
Tsavo east national park boasts with the big five and other game roaming about the semi arid wilderness, the park contains along 300 kilometer long larva plateau known as Yatta also the longest in the world. Bird life here is abundant about five hundred species have been recorded. Tsavo east national park is one of the largest and oldest park in Kenya, covering an area of 13,447 kilometers squared the park is located near Taita Taveta county near Voi town, …
Sibiloi national park also known as cradle of mankind is a spectacular national park covering 1570 kilometers squared of magnificent landscape sceneries, the park is very important has it has got some of the worlds oldest remains of mankind. It’s in the North Eastern shore of Lake Turkana which the largest desert lake in the world. The park boasts with significant plant, animal and plant species while the flora formed of desert roses, omophoriawoodlands, sand rivers, and sand stone out …
Saiwa swamp national parks one of Kenya’s smallest national parks covering an area of 3 kilometers squared, its home to endangered species of animals such as the De brazza monkey and Sitatunga antelope. The park covers an area of 3 kilometers squared, it’s located on the northern side of kitale town the park boasts with various wildlife and over 370 species of birds Saiwa swamp national park is enclosed by subsistence farming settlement the park was established in 1974 the …
Ruma national park is one of Kenya’s most beautiful places to encounter nature, the park is endowed with wild and over 400 species of birds it’s a terrestrial national park situated in Nyanza province in Lambwe valley.it’s also a Sanctuary for the endangered Roan antelope Ruma national park covers an area of 120 kilometers squared of mosaic landscape, golden grasslands, acacia, magnificent cliffs, balanitistrees and riverine woodlands the park was mainly established to protect Kenya’s only Roan antelopes Ruma national …
