Chyulu Hills, Kenya
Welcome to Chyulu Hills National Park
Covering a landmass of approximately 741 Km2, situated near the town of Tsavo, stand the African giant verdant Green Hills of Africa known as Chyulu Hills National Park. The combination of the green colors of the vegetations of these hills and the clear blue sky on a Kenyan sun day gives Chyulu hills a spectacular and amazing landscape like no other in Africa and a paradise for nature-loving travelers. Large mammals include buffalo, bushbucks, elands, elephants, leopards, giant forest hogs, bush pigs, reedbucks, and giraffes along with various reptiles and insects. Horse riding, camping, mountain climbing, and bird watching can be enjoyed in this hidden part of paradise. Sandwiched between Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks, Chyulu Hills National Park offers landscapes enthusiastic a wow factor with its natural beauty
Why you should go to Chyulu Hills National Park?
Chyulu Hills is a Kenyan National Park that offers the best game viewing safaris in Kenya ideal for couples, seniors, and families. The natural beauty of these hills coupled with clear blue sky, the incredible landscape of these hills, with family activities such as hiking, horse riding, nature walks make this destination a must-see on your Kenya vacation or holiday. Chyulu Hills National Park is a rugged wilderness that still showing signs of its volcanic origins – The best sightseeing of Kilimanjaro can be observed from Chyulu. The National Park iReserve s a rugged jumble of ancient volcanic cones and craters boasting the longest lava tube in the world.
How to get there
- Roads: By road from Kibwezi: turn right off the Mombasa Road (coming from Nairobi) at Kibwezi, onto a signposted road that leads after 9 Kms to Kithasyo Gate and Park HQ. By road from Tsavo West: It is possible to enter the park from Tsavo West
- By Air: The Park has two airstrips, making it possible to land with light aircraft from any town or city in Kenya.
When is the best time to visit Chyulu Hills National Park?
Climate
Temperature ranges from 20-30 c and rainfall from 200mm – 700 mm ,Two rain seasons: Long rains – March & April & short rains – Nov/ December. This make the no rain months the best time to visit though the destination is an all year round place to visit in Kenya.
Best Time to Go: Best: Good:
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Highlights:
- Best Park for Bird Watching in Kenya
- Best Place for Camping
- Amazing game viewing
- Horse Riding
- Mountain Climbing
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