Why stay at Mukogodo Forest Nikijabe Campsite
- 41 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- camp
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
196
Species
41
Mammals
86
Birds
Most observed
- African Savanna Elephant59 sightings
- Reticulated Giraffe43 sightings
- Grévy's Zebra41 sightings
- Gerenuk37 sightings
- East African Oryx30 sightings
- Somali Ostrich26 sightings
- Lion24 sightings
- Tawny Eagle20 sightings
- Cheetah16 sightings
- Martial Eagle14 sightings
Best time to stay at Mukogodo Forest Nikijabe Campsite
Best months:
February
June
December
JanGreat17°C46mm
FebGreat19°C28mm
MarGreat19°C39mm
AprGood18°C130mm
MayGood18°C95mm
JunGreat17°C24mm
JulGood17°C93mm
AugGood17°C79mm
SepGreat18°C58mm
OctGreat18°C42mm
NovGood17°C86mm
DecGreat17°C36mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 24° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 23° | 24° |
| Low | 14° | 14° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 13° |
| Rain mm | 45 | 30 | 45 | 130 | 86 | 26 | 72 | 67 | 46 | 38 | 82 | 42 |
| Humidity | 64% | 58% | 60% | 74% | 73% | 66% | 70% | 70% | 65% | 63% | 76% | 69% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Borana Airport (KE-6894)
2 km from the park
International airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
178 km from the park
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Data updated May 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo