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CHYULU HILLS NATIONAL PARK SOUTHERN REGION
Chyulu National Park
The Chyulu Hills are situated 190 km south-east of Nairobi and 30 km south-west of Kibwezi. They are of relatively recent volcanic origin and the range is composed of ash cones and craters. The hills hold no permanent surface water but rainfall percolating through the porous rock feeds many permanent fresh water sources in the surrounding plains, notably Mzima springs and the Tsavo and Galana rivers. The hills are relatively undisturbed and shelter indigenous vegetation and wildlife. The park comprises the eastern flank of the hills including about half of the forest area. The park boundary runs down the centre of the hills along the line of the peaks. The western half is part of the West Chyulu Game Conservation area, owned by several Maasai group ranches.
Contact details PO Box 458 Kibwezi www.kws.go.ke
Contact person Senior Warden
Location
Makueni District, Eastern Province and Kajiado District, Rift Valley Province
Distance from Nairobi 230 km
Access
Roads: Along Nairobi-Mombasa highway, the park signpost is 1 km past the Kibwezi turn off. Park gate is 10 km off the highway. There is limited road network within the park and a 4x4 vehicle with high clearance is highly recommended Airstrips: There are two airstrips in the park
Accommodation
870 square km
There is currently no accommodation in the park, but campsites Chyulu II, park headquarters, Kiboko campsite
Park fees
Best time to visit
Size
Go to www.kws.go.ke or contact tour operator.
Climatic conditions
The climate is hot and dry
Major Attractions
Breathtaking views from the Chyulu Hills, cave exploration, one camp site next to park headquarters; game viewing
Wildlife
Reptiles: black mamba, puff adder, rock python, geko, tortoise, lizard. Insects/arthropods: dung Beetles, butterflies, tsetsefly. Common Animals: buffalo, bushbuck, eland, elephant, leopard; forest bush pig, mountain reedbuck, steinbok, wild dogs
All year round
Activities
Wildlife viewing, camping, cave exploration, nature walks, hiking