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Chyulu Hills National Park, Kenya
Location: Makueni County, Kenya
Area: 5,000-acre private conservation area
Overview
Known as the “Green Hills of Africa”, a rugged wilderness still showing signs of its volcanic origins, boasts of the best views of Kilimanjaro. The verdant rolling hills of endless green, great blue skies, and spectacular landscape views are perfect for nature lovers. The reserve is a rugged jumble of ancient volcanic cones and craters, and the longest lava tube in the world.
Chyulu is home to a selection of games including buffalo, antelope, elephant, leopard, wildebeest, bushbucks, elands, elephants, giant forest hogs, bush pigs, reedbucks, giraffes, various reptiles and insects, and zebra. The bird watchers’ paradise of Lake Jipe lies in the southwest corner of the reserve.
Horse riding, camping, mountain climbing, and bird watching can be enjoyed in this hidden part of paradise. Accessible by road from Kibwezi to Kithasyo Gate and Park HQ, by road from Tsavo West: It is possible to enter the park from Tsavo West, or by air through the Park has two airstrips.
The Uniqueness of this Park
Chyulu Hills National Park boasts striking and diverse landscapes.
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Boasting some of the best views of Kilimanjaro.
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A rugged wilderness still showing signs of its volcanic origins.
Accommodation Options
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Ol Donyo Lodge – Maasai-owned Mbirikani Group Ranch.
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Campi ya Kanzi – Kuku Group Ranches, 283,000 acres in the Tsavo Amboseli eco-system.
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The Chyulu Club – Olpusare Spring.
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Umani Springs
Activities at the Destination
Game viewing drives, trekking, wedding venue, butterfly and bird watching, camping, picnics.