Access:
How to Get There
- Nairobi through Emali (228 km) on the Nairobi - Mombasa Road.
- Mombasa is through Tsavo West National Park- Kimana (Olkelunyiet) Gate.
- You can also access the park from Namanga(240 km) on the Nairobi - Arusha Road, through Meshanani Gate.
- The park also has an airstrip for light aircrafts at Empusel gate.
PARK GATES:
- Kulunyiet Gate
- Meshanani Gate
- Kitirua Gate
- Iremito Gate
- Airstrip Gate
SIZE / LOCATION
390.26 Km2
Loitoktok District, Rift Valley Province
CLIMATE:
- Temperature ranges from 20-30 c
- Long rains – March & April
- Short rains – Nov/ December
SAFARI CARD REQUIRED?
- Entry is by Safari card only.
- Proof of identification will be required.
- Citizens – Valid Passport or National ID
- Residents – Valid Passport & reentry pass
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
- Herds of Elephants
- Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Observation Hill which - have an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants,
- Just below the observation hill the swamp hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowls like Egyptian goose and pelican.
- Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle
WILDLIFE:
Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo, Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Plains Game, Crocodile, Mongoose, Hyrax, Lesser Kudu, and Nocturnal Porcupine
Various species of birds
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
Drinking water, binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and guidebook