Description

"The Misty Montane Paradise"

Far to the north of Kenya, a densely forested mountain and three crater lakes provide a haven for a variety of birdlife, mammals and reptiles. The beautiful Marsabit National Park is a refuge for huge tusked bull elephants, diverse birdlife and reptiles. Hikes in the dense forest, wreathed in mist can be enjoyed along with camel rides, bird watching and visits to the singing wells.

Wildlife

Elephants, buffalo, greater/lesser Kudu, hyena, Grevy’s zebra, Kirk’s dik-dik, reticulated giraffe, lion, leopard and baboon.

How to get there

• Distance: 560 km north of Nairobi.263 km north of Isiolo.
• Gates: 2 Gates; Ahmed with an exit at Karare, and Abdul to the park headquarters
• Roads: from Nairobi, the reserve is reached via Nanyuki and lsiolo a distance of 570 km. The road is paved up to Merille leaving a distance of 120 km of murram road that is only motor-able by 4 wheel-drive vehicles during the dry season.
• Airstrips: there is an airstrip at Marsabit, 4km from the Park’s main gate.
• By Air: The reserve is 2 hrs by air from Nairobi and is adequately served by a tarmac airstrip located about one kilometer from Marsabit town centre.

Attractions

• Three craters
• Lake paradise
• Last refuge of the huge-tusked bull elephants
• Pristine Forest
• Diverse birdlife
• A variety butterfly 

Park Fees

Rules & Regulations

Respect the privacy of the wildlife, this is their habitat. Beware of the animals, they are wild and can be unpredictable. Don't crowd the animals or make sudden noises or movements. Don't feed the animals, it upsets

Wildlife & Birds

Title	Conservation Status
African elephant	Vulnerable
African lion	Vulnerable
Leopard	Vulnerable
Spotted Hyena	Least Concern
African buffalo	Least Concern
Olive baboon	Least Concern
Greater Kudu	Least Concern
Lesser Kudu	Least Concern
Yellow baboon	Least Concern
Grévy's zebra	Endangered

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