The tsavo national park ecosystem covers an area of 20, 812km2 and is the biggest park in kenya and notably one of the largest game sanctuaries in the world. Kenya s tsavo national parks are a critical conservation area and the only wilderness corridor through densely populated human. A camper will find a serene environment with modern facilities including hot water showers. It is our goal to further kenya uk relations for the benefit of the citizens of our great nations. The two parks are one of the largest national parks in kenya. It consists partly of thick woods near the city outskirts, partly of rolling plains and valleys, and partly of a wooded. Kenyas tourism statistics the numbers game the kenyan. Kenya wildlife service manages 8% of kenya s total landmass, including 27 national parks, 32 national reserves, and four national sanctuaries, four marine national parks and six marine national. Kenya wildlife service manages 8% of kenyas total landmass, including 27 national parks, 32 national reserves, and four national sanctuaries, four marine national parks and six marine national reserves. Kws manages about 8 per cent of the total landmass of the country.
Nairobi national park embassy of kenya in brussels. Introduction to kenya national parks the kenya national parks are the places where the safaris take place and kenya has some of the finest safari parks in the whole world. The best national parks in kenya meru national park kenya. Its the quality of kenya s parks and reserves that make kenya the most popular safari destination in africa, and each has their own best times to visit. Knp kruger national park kws kenya wildlife service life living in a finite environment lirdp luangwa integrated resources development programme ma millennium ecosystem assessment mea multilateral environmental agreement mefcpt ministry of waters, forests, hunting, fishing, and the environment mfa ministry of foreign affairs. Located just 500meters off mombasa road isthe parks twiga campsite. We visited 6 parks and conservancies in kenya and all were wonderful with great game viewing. Pdf national parks, game reserves, and community benefits. One of the kenya national parks in the rift valley, saiwa swamp national park is 3 sq km and lies below the cherangani hills in kitale. Top ten issues facing the national parks national geographic. Pdf tourism attractions and satisfaction of amboseli. If you are of kenyan origin you may apply for a kenyan national id, please read the following information carefully. The wildlife conservation and m act kenya law reports. Find information on national parks in kenya as well as 477 national parks in africa, 3982 national parks in the world.
The kenya national parks are the places where the safaris take place and kenya has some of the finest safari parks in the whole world. Detailed map of kenya showing the location of all major national parks, game reserves, regions, cities and tourism highlights. From the snow capped mountain peaks to thick woodlands to white sand beaches to grassy plains, the kenya national parks one of the most pleasurable and fulfilling safari experience in the entire of africa. National parks, game reserves, and community benefits from conservation. It was the first national park established in kenya 1946, has an area of 45 square miles 117 square km, and lies about 5,0006,000 feet 1,5001,800 metres above sea level. The perfect combination of a rustic bush experience and the luxury of 4 star accommodations, tena tena camps gorgeous tents and outstanding natural surroundings are the ideal location for your zambia safari. Refers to persons of other nationalities residing in kenya with valid documentation from the kenyan government. The area for wildlife conservation is about 44,359 square kilometres or 8% of kenya s land mass of 580,367 square kilometers the protected areas embrace various types of ecosystems namely. A safari is an integral part of the kenya experience that you dont want to miss. The national park system of kenya is maintained by the kenya wildlife service. Information about national parks and reserves has been.
The diversity of kenya s people, wildlife and habitats is superbly represented in the countrys many protected areas. By browsing through this site you agree to our use of cookies. Introduction to kenya national parks kenya advisor. Located in the picturesque garden route on south africas southern coast, these parks feature a range of habitats including rocky shorelines, temperate forests, lakes, rivers, estuaries and fynbos. Restriction of powers to amend, vary or revoke a proclamation made under section 3. Updated february 25, 2020 our 17day kenya wildlife safari last month was a lifelong dream come true. This historical perspective of national parks in kenya will cover early preservation of wildlife in the thenbritish east africa protectorate to the current. Exploring the countrys finest national parks, wildlife reserves, and communitybased conservancies blessed us with a cornucopia of heartswelling memories we cannot wait to share. These are not included in the list below, even though some of these. Kenya safari circuits guide, national parks and game reserves central kenya region and nairobi region the central kenya safari circuit region is offers high hill country. For someone always on the verge of coming back to kenya to open something up it is illuminating and refreshing to really see the truth about what is happening in the tourist industry. Kenya is home to many different tribes, or groups of people. Nairobi national park, national park, in southcentral kenya, 5 miles 8 km south of nairobi. National parks protect the historic buildings in which americas history was made, places like independence hall, ellis island, and the san antonio missions.
Aberdare royal park and mount kenya royal park later renamed national parks were established not only for protection of wildlife but to also to offer exclusive recreation to the settlers. Mount kenya national park national park, kenya britannica. There are two main types of terrestrial protected areas in kenya. Grevys zebra is native to east africa and is the most threatened among the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the. Amboseli national park makes an excellent tourist circuit with tsavo east and west national parks 19, 20. A wildlife primer by haily meyers and kevin meyers the adventure gap. There are 61 kenya national parks and national reserves. National parks can be found in a large majority of african countries, being most numerous in gabon, kenya and tanzania. A kids guide to americas parks, monuments and landmarks by erin mchugh the killing of wolf number ten.
Community management of natural resources in africa. Kenya s top ten wildlife parks and reserves are listed below and reflect my personal opinion. Tsavo river flows through the national parks from west to. There are so many ways to enjoy a kenyan safari, including visiting national parks to see animals in their natural habitats.
Touristlink members rank amboseli national park, nairobi national park and maasai mara game reserve as the top national parks in kenya. Amboseli national park 18 is located on the southern border of kenya and tanzania. Kenya s national parks and game reserves are where people kenyans, visitors and tourists go to experience the best kenyan safaris below you will find links to more information about kenya national parks and game reserves, including an overview, photos and interesting facts about each of the main kenya national park if youre interested in making one or more of these parks your kenyan. With regard to domestic visitors, the kenya wildlife service kws.
Refers to kenya citizens with valid national id passports and uganda, tanzania, rwanda and burundi citizens with valid passports. The history and evolution of national parks in kenya. Enjoy amazing meals, safari activities, and staff with an unparalleled attention to detail. Some nations also have considerable areas designated as private parks, game reserves, forest reserves, marine reserves, national reserves and natural parks. Masai mara adjoins the serengeti national park of tanzania, from where millions of wildlife travel to masai mara every year as this is their migration route. In kenya, protected areas embrace various types of ecosystems namely. The largest 8,036 square miles 20,812 square km of kenyas national parks, it was established in 1948. Maps provided courtesy of the national park service. The land of safaris, kenya boasts in providing the most exhilarated safari experience filled with colossal amount of wildlife against the backdrop of mesmerizing african safari tours.
The country has 23 national parks and 15 national reserves managed by either the kenyan wildlife services or private companies, like in the case of parts of the maasai mara game reserve. The yellowstone example was explicitly picked up on december 16, 1946, when the 117km2nairobi national park was gazetted. This page helps you pick the right park for your trip. Kenya national parks and reserves overview and information.
Tsavo national parks is divided into two tsavo west and tsavo east by a109 road and railway. In 1945, the royal national parks of kenya ordinance was promulgated to provide for the establishment of national parks. See the big five closeby and witness the greatest spectacle on earth. A practical guide to kenyas best parks and conservancies. But there is much more to kenya than just its most famous reserve. The protected areas embrace various types of ecosystems namely. Areabyarea kenya maps our areabyarea maps of kenya pinpoint the various national parks and safari lodges very precisely, on detailed, zoomable satellite images. Safaris in kenya are cheaper than anywhere else in africa, but you can also enjoy an exclusive experience. Kenya national parks is a complete guide to all the wildlife reserves in kenya. The kenya wildlife service is the government of kenyas authority for wildlife conservation and management. Lamu old town, in coast province, contains beautiful examples of swahili. This land contains 22 national parks, 28 national reserves and 5 national sanctuaries. This is to notify you that monday 21st october, 2019 is a public. Mount kenya national park was designated a unesco world heritage site in 1997.
Jica and republic of kenya 1995 the study on the national tourism master plan in the republic of kenya. While the national parks and reserves aim to protect flora, fauna and ecosystems, the private conservancies give our guests distinctive wholesome experiences that kenya offers culturally, historically and ecologically. Nature conservation areas in kenya university of helsinki. Tsavo national park, national park, southeastern kenya, east of mount kilimanjaro. National parks, game reserves, and community benefits from. Kenya directory of safari circuits, national parks and game. The lake turkana national parks, comprising three national parks in eastern province, were named world heritage sites beginning in 1997. The area for wildlife conservation is about 44,359 square kilometres or 8% of kenyas land mass of 580,367 square kilometers. The kenya wildlife service kws conserves and manages kenyas wildlife for the kenyan people and the world. Merged with the serengeti national park, this place is a home to around 95 species of mammals and 570 bird species, this place gives an incredible view of the wildlife which one cannot miss. Situated in a semiarid area previously known as the taru desert it opened in april 1948, and is located near the town of voi in the taitataveta county of the former coast province. Nairobi national park draft management plan 20202030.
Kenya national parks adventure alternative expeditions. Each of these national parks have a unique character and feel, so. Elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, leopards and other animals live from savannah. The ultimate guide for a vacation in the wild one of the greatest wildlife reserves in africa, the masai mara reserve is situated at the southwest of kenya. Tsavo east national park is one of the oldest and largest parks in kenya at,747 square kilometres.
Tsavo national park national park, kenya britannica. Nairobi national park, tsavo east national park and tsavo west. Kenyas tsavo national parks are a critical conservation area and the only wilderness corridor through densely populated human. Environmental conservation and management plandraft final report, volume 3. The national parks ordinance of 1945 provided the energy with which the game department drove the establishment of protected areas in the country. Later that year, for administrative purposes, the park was divided into two smaller units. With a desirable global reputation, kenya is home to the big five and has incredibly beautiful national parks with savannah grasslands, majestic animals, unique plants and the most picturesque views. Tanzania national parks t anzania, truly, is a safari destination without peer. Kenya directory of safari circuits, national parks and. Kenya national parks a guide to all game reserves in kenya. South luangwa national park for an authentic zambia luxury.
The park was established in 1948, but later split to tsavo east and tsavo west parks for administrative purposes. Nairobi national park national park, kenya britannica. Safaricard are used to gain access to nairobi, lake nakuru, amboseli. National parks are owned and managed by the central government and collect their revenue through kenya wildlife service kws. Feb 07, 2008 discover the worlds most magical places. The largest 8,036 square miles 20,812 square km of kenya s national parks, it was established in 1948. The masai mara reserve is one of the most used reserves in kenya for off road driving. This is a card used at kws by its visitors to enable them get access to the national parks. The biggest national park in the world tripadvisor.
Nationally, the park is in kenyas southern conservation area, one of 9 regions classified by the kenya wildlife service kws as worthy of conservation and. The diversity of kenyas people, wildlife and habitats is superbly represented in the countrys many protected areas. The 10 best kenya national parks with photos tripadvisor. Is a single entry fee valid for 24 hrs of continuous uninterrupted stay inside a kws national. Wikimedia commons has media related to national parks of kenya. Tsavo east is much more accessible, but tsavo west is home to that underwater glass tank which provides a unique vantage point to get closer to hippos and.
Experiencing a massive renaissance after poachers decimated animal numbers and waged allout war on park wardens, meru is not only a beautiful reserve where you can spot the big five among increasingly good numbers of plains game and slightly rarer animals, but because it was. The kenya wildlife service is the government of kenya s authority for wildlife conservation and management. Mar 03, 2016 this is one of the few national parks in kenya where you get to see the big 5 in a single day and its maneating lions and humongous elephant populations made it famous around the globe. Census and distribution of large carnivores in the tsavo.