The Marsabit National park lies in northern Kenya, about 560km north of Nairobi in Marsabit district. Mt. Marsabit forest is isolated by semi desert and desert, with vegetation ranging from scrubland at the base to tropical rain forest at the peak.
Semidesert landscape-between Marsabit and Isiolo.
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Semi desert scrub land near the National Park.
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Shepherd herding goats in the scrub land surrounding the park.
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Major wildlife attractions include the African elephant. The park is famous for its elephant named Ahmed that was provided with 24hr security surveillance by presidential decree in the 70’s, to demonstrate Kenya’s commitment to wildlife conservation.
Paradise Lake. The park comprises three crater lakes that are the only permanent surface of water in the region and that provide habitat for a variety of bird life.
Gof Sokorte Dika (Crater lake).
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The third of the crater lakes – Elephant pool.
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Wildlife attractions include baboons.
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Marsabit forest.
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The forest experiences consistent mist throughout the year.
ACTIVITY OPTIONS
- Game viewing.
- Ornithological (bird watching safaris
- Camel safaris to neighboring plains (this activity can be conducted by the local people);
- Visiting to “singing wells’ where local people engage in songs while drawing water from deep wells to water livestock.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
- All year round
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
- Drinking water, picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stay overnight. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and guidebooks.
Kora National Park
"The Last Wilderness"
Home to the Adamsons’ Camp - Kampi ya Simba - the former home of George and Joy Adamson, the Kora National Park offers a pristine wilderness dotted with tall inselbergs and graced by the Tana River on which the Adamson’s Falls, Grand Falls and Kora Rapids are found. Visitors can enjoy the diverse birdlife, fishing in Tana River rock-climbing and also visit George Adamson's grave.
Key features
The Adamsons Bridge, Wildlife along Tana river, the Adamsons Camp - Kampi ya Simba which is the former home for George and Joy Adamson, Pristine wilderness, Inselbergs, Tana River with Adamson's Falls, Grand Falls and Kora rapids, diverse birdlife, George Adamson's grave, fishing in Tana River and safaris to the national park
Protected Area Type
Park Size
1,787 sq. Km
Climate
The climate is favorable (Hot and Dry), all year round therefore you should make an effort to visit the park and enjoy the marvels of the nature
When to go
All year round
Park Entry Fee
Kora National Park
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Citizen
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Resident
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Non-Resident
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Adults
KSH
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Child
KSH
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Adult
KSH
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Child
KSH
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Adult
USD
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Child
USD
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300
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215
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1,030
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515
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52
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35
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* Kindly refer to the document KWS Tarrifs 2016 below for other services and charges
How to get there
- Roads: Kora is 280 km to the north-east of Nairobi. Access is via Thika to Mwingi then north-east through Kyuso village.
Nairobi - Thika -Mwingi- Tseikuru - Kaningo gate
Nairobi - Thika - Mwingi - Tseikuru - Masyungwa gate - Kampi ya simba
Nairobi - Embu - Meru N. Park - Adamsons gate
Nairobi - Nanyuki - Meru N. Park - Adamsons gate
Nairobi - Thika - Mwingi - Tseikuru - Masyungwa gate - Kampi ya simba
Nairobi - Embu - Meru N. Park - Adamsons gate
Nairobi - Nanyuki - Meru N. Park - Adamsons gate
- A bridge (Adamson’s Bridge) across the Tana River joins the park with Meru National Park. The park has a road network.
- Airstrips: Kyethoni airstrip, Kampi ya Simba airstrip and can also be accessed through Masanduku airstrip in Meru N. Park
- Road Network - 4WD is required throughout the year
