Safari Lodge
    Kirisa Forest Reserve, Kenya
    1,707m
    PlnrScore 33

    Nkoteyia Eco Camp & Community Conservancy Headquarter

    Nkoteyia Eco Camp & Community Conservancy Headquarter is a guesthouse near Kirisa Forest Reserve.

    Score
    33
    Species
    218

    Location

    Latitude

    0.767738

    Longitude

    36.907608

    Elevation

    1,707m

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    Nkoteyia Eco Camp & Community Conservancy Headquarter in Kirisa Forest Reserve

    Activities

    guesthouse

    Nearest Airport

    Kisima Airport

    HKMI
    17 km away

    Nearest International Airport

    Eldoret International Airport

    EDL
    188 km away

    218

    Total Species

    36

    Mammals

    135

    Birds

    Most Observed Species

    African Savanna Elephant
    26 obs
    Reticulated Giraffe
    19 obs
    Grévy's Zebra
    18 obs
    Lion
    17 obs
    Cheetah
    15 obs
    Leopard
    15 obs
    Von der Decken's Hornbill
    13 obs
    Günther's Dik-dik
    13 obs
    Plains Zebra
    13 obs
    Common Hippopotamus
    12 obs
    More details
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High24.7°26.2°26.7°25.3°25°25.2°24.4°24.1°25.6°26.3°24°24.4°
    Low13.8°14.6°15.3°15.1°14.7°13.9°13.7°13.4°13.7°14.7°14.6°14.3°
    Rain
    46
    33
    39
    127
    70
    21
    78
    77
    42
    27
    70
    28
    Humidity64%58%59%73%70%62%65%65%61%60%73%68%
    Planning & reference

    Buffalo Springs National Reserve

    Adjacent to Samburu and Shaba, this reserve shares similar wildlife, including the 'Samburu Special Five', and is characterized by its springs and doum palm trees. The Ewaso Ng'iro River forms a vital lifeline for its diverse animal populations.

    Kora National Park

    Kora National Park is located in Tana River County, Kenya. The park covers an area of 1,788 km2 (690 sq mi). It is located 125 km (78 mi) east of Mount Kenya. The park was initially gazetted as a nature reserve in 1973. It was gazetted as a national park in 1989, following the murder of George Adamson by poachers.

    Marsabit National Park

    The Marsabit National Park is a national park and nature reserve located at Mount Marsabit in northern Kenya, near the town of Marsabit. It is located 560 km (350 mi) north of Nairobi in Marsabit County in the former Eastern Province and its reserve is noted for its zebra population and bird sanctuary.

    Mathew's Range Forest Reserve

    Mathew's Range Forest Reserve is a protected area in Kenya.

    Meru National Park

    A diverse and beautiful park, known for its lush landscapes, rivers, and swamps, which inspired Joy Adamson's 'Born Free'. It's a successful rhino sanctuary and home to the Big Five, along with rare species like Grevy's zebra and lesser kudu.

    Nalowuon Section of Namunyak Conservancy

    A vast community conservancy in northern Kenya, famous for its 'Singing Wells' where Samburu warriors water their cattle, and the rare Reticulated Giraffe. It's also home to elephants, Grevy's zebra, and the unique Sarara Camp.

    Ndoto Forest Reserve

    Ndoto Forest Reserve is a protected area in Kenya.

    Nyiro Forest Reserve

    Nyiro Forest Reserve is a protected area in Kenya.

    Samburu National Reserve

    Known for its unique 'Samburu Special Five' (Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk) found only in northern Kenya. The Ewaso Ng'iro River attracts a high concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and leopards.

    Shaba National Reserve

    Part of the larger Samburu ecosystem, Shaba is a rugged and dramatic landscape of volcanic cones, riverine forests, and the Ewaso Ng'iro River. It's famous as the setting for Joy Adamson's 'Born Free' sequel and offers sightings of the 'Samburu Special Five'.

    View all parks in Samburu & Northern Rangelands

    Health & Travel Info

    Important health and safety information for Kenya