Why stay at Zephania Nyumba Kino caves
- 46 mammal species recorded nearby
- Airstrip 19 km away
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- camp
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
683
Species
46
Mammals
190
Birds
Most observed
- African Savanna Elephant62 sightings
- Lion44 sightings
- Plains Zebra34 sightings
- Böhme’s two-horned chamaeleon28 sightings
- Maasai Giraffe24 sightings
- Grant's Gazelle23 sightings
- African Buffalo18 sightings
- Waterbuck16 sightings
Best time to stay at Zephania Nyumba Kino caves
Best months:
July
August
September
JanGreat23°C60mm
FebGreat24°C42mm
MarGreat24°C69mm
AprGood22°C106mm
MayGreat21°C33mm
JunGreat20°C7mm
JulGreat19°C4mm
AugExcellent20°C5mm
SepExcellent21°C7mm
OctGreat22°C33mm
NovGood22°C148mm
DecGreat22°C93mm
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 | 26° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 25° | 24° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 16° |
| Rain mm | 99 | 91 | 108 | 176 | 58 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 30 | 62 | 194 | 140 |
| Humidity | 77% | 74% | 76% | 85% | 80% | 77% | 77% | 77% | 76% | 75% | 83% | 84% |
Map & getting there
Nearest airstrip
Voi Airport (HKVO)
19 km away
Nearest airport
Maktau Gate Airport (KE-0057)
4 km from the park
International airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
120 km from the park
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Zephania Nyumba Kino caves FAQs
Contact Zephania Nyumba Kino caves
- Phone
- +254710118358
Data updated May 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo