Chulu Hills National Park
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Overview
The Chyulu Hills and Taita Hills are two mountain ranges located in southeastern Kenya.
Both are located more or less half way between Nairobi and Mombasa.
Driving distances:
- Chyulu Hills National Park to Nairobi: 250 km
- Chyulu Hills National Park to Mombasa: 200 km
- Taita Hills National Park to Nairobi: 270 km
- Taita Hills National Park to Mombasa: 220 km
Flight options:
- There are scheduled light aircraft flights to the nearby Tsavo or to a small airstrip serving the area
And here are some of the things you can do in Chyulu and Taita Hills
- Go on a safari: Both the Chyulu Hills and Taita Hills are great places to go on a safari. There are a number of different tour operators that offer safaris to both areas.
- Hike the hills: The Chyulu Hills and Taita Hills are both great places to go for a hike. There are a number of different trails to choose from, ranging from easy to challenging.
- Relax and enjoy the natural beauty: Both the Chyulu Hills and Taita Hills are beautiful places to relax and enjoy the natural beauty. There are a number of different places to camp or stay in a lodge.
Attractions in Chyulu Hills National Park.
Wildlife.
Chyulu Hills national park is blessed with the numerous wildlife like the cheetahs, antelopes, black rhino, zebra, eland, wildebeest, steenbok, bush bucks, reedbucks, giant forest hogs, bush pigs, elephants and many more some of these species are endangered the animal trails lead you to this abundant life. In the Chyulu national park the cheetahs are sighted at the plains of the Chyulu Hills and also there are snakes inhabit the hills such as the black mamba, puff adder, rock python and many more.
Leviathan cave.
Leviathan cave is the longest and the deepest known lava tube in Africa, the Leviathan cava is located in the Chyulu Hills national park at the edge of the Nyiri Desert, which is found northwest of Tsavo West National Park, during the period of the 1980’s, the Leviathan cave was the third-longest known lava tube in the world.
Magnificent scenery.
Magnificent scenery is found in Chyulu Hills national park with the mixture of the volcanic ash cones, barren lava flows, big black rocks and the caves, the volcanic hills are covered with green vegetation consisting the 37 species of orchids that is why the park is called the green hills of Africa, generally Chyulu Hill national park is covered by the series of vegetation cover in the various region.
Chyulu Hills.
Chyulu hills are situated in the Chyulu Hills national park which are the great attraction in the park, the Chyulu Hills lie on the east of the Kenya rift diving Tsavo and Amboseli plains, the hills consists the hundreds of the small flows, cones and a leviathan cave.
Bird species.
Chyulu Hills national park is the birding destination especially for the bird lovers who come to visit the park, which makes your safari the best due to the fact that the park is dominated by the savannah vegetation it attracts various species of birds as well as the forest bird species. The park is a home of over 171 bird species of various categories that is the vulnerable bird species, critically endangered species and near-threatened species. The bird species in the park includes the Collard Sunbird, Olive bird, Francolinus shelleyi, Zoothera gurney, Hieraaetus ayresii, African Gray Flycatcher, Cinnamomeus and many more.
Activities done in Chyulu Hills National Park.
Activities done in Chyulu Hills National Park.
Bird watching.
The park has got over 171 bird species that are both the residential and migratory from Europe and North Africa. The bird lovers who come to visit the park usually enjoy the activity of bird watching along the Lake Jipe at the southern Western of the park, the tourists can be able to spot Von der Decken’s hornbill, African Wood-Owl, Pearl-spotted Owlet, Narina Trogon, Martial Eagle, White-backed Vulture and many more.
Hiking.
Hiking in Chyulu Hills national park is done on the Chyulu Hills using various trails passing through the forests leading to the high altitudes of the hills, during your hiking activity experience you will have an opportunity to enjoy watching many forest inhabits including the primates such as baboons, Skye’s forest and many bird species.
Wildlife viewing.
Wildlife viewing activity is done in the park, the park boasts a number of several animals’ species that includes the antelopes, black rhinos, eland, wildebeest, bush bucks, bush pigs, elephants, cheetahs and many more. The park also has got a number of reptiles like the black mamba, monitor lizards, rock python, puff adder and many more during the wildlife viewing the guests can be able to explore the wildlife of the park in their open proof 4×4 wheel vehicle.
Walking and Hiking
Besides game drives, there you can book a guided walk or hiking
- Walking safaris: Campi ya Kanzi also offers walking safaris in the Chyulu Hills. Guided by experienced Maasai guides, guests will be able to get up close and personal with the wildlife and learn about the local ecosystem.
- Hiking in the Chyulu Hills: The Chyulu Hills are a great place to go for a hike. There are a number of different trails to choose from, ranging from easy to challenging. Guests can hike to the top of Chyulu Hills National Park for stunning views of the surrounding area, or they can hike through one of the many lava tubes.
Horse Riding
Horseback riding: Campi ya Kanzi offers horseback riding safaris in the Chyulu Hills. This is a great way to experience the African wilderness from a different perspective.
Accommodation
These are just a few of the many great accommodations available in Chyulu and Taita Hills. When choosing an accommodation, be sure to consider your budget, interests, and travel style.
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