Explore Marsabit National Park Kenya – Kenya Safaris and tours.
Discover Marsabit National Park Kenya, “A remote paradise for nature lovers”. Three crater lakes and a heavily wooded mountain far to the north of Kenya provide a refuge for many different kinds of wildlife, animals, and reptiles.
Huge tusked bull elephants find solace in the lovely Marsabit National Park, which also has varied wildlife and reptiles. Along with camel rides, bird viewing, and trips to the singing wells, hikes in the deep forest, wreathed in mist may be savored.
Three amazing Crater Lakes within the Reserve provide homes for a range of wildlife. From early films and writings of Martin Johnson and Vivien de Wattville, Lake Paradise is one of the most picturesque and well-known lakes.
View the species of Marsabit National Park.
A safari from Marsabit into this region promises a lot of species. Remember that game here is less likely to get into direct touch with people than Southern Parks’ fauna.
Though hunting down wildlife in this pristine environment is difficult, like any true difficulties, victory comes with a fulfilling feeling of accomplishment. Finding animals takes time.
Marsabit National Park has some of the greatest game watching in this vicinity. Along with huge herds of Elephant, plains wildlife includes Northern endemics like Gravy’s Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe and Oryx is sometimes spotted.
Once home to the legendary Tusker Ahmed, a bull carrying the most ivory ever known, this reserve As Ahmed became a target for poachers, his gift turned into a burden. He was under particular Presidential security until his death from natural causes. Considered one of Kenya’s National Treasures, Ahmed is now housed in the front of the Nairobi National Museum.
Marsabit’s Riverine Forests provide excellent birding ground. Leopards have been reported to visit these Forests and seen here around sunset. Greater Kudu, the big antelope with recognizable curled horns, can often seen on the hills around Marsabit.
Early morning and late afternoon are the ideal times to see game. Most creatures withdraw to the cool of heavy foliage and vanish in the noon heat. One may quickly access Marsabit Reserve from Marsabit town. Mwesigwa Adventure safaris can provide you tailored guiding and services to fit your specific Wildlife or Birding interest.
Trekking: There are numerous fascinating paths out of Marsabit town and Marsabit is an excellent place to explore on foot. Walking distance from several of the fascinating local sites—including some very remarkable Volcanic Craters—allows for A sequence of Borana wells just outside Marsabit Cattle herds are kept watered from these deep wells.
Each well’s depth means that many men must drop into the well and utilize a chain of buckets to move water up to the awaiting herds. Found all over this region, these wells are essential for Borana survival. One is advisable to hire a local guide.
Mountain/Rock Climbing: Ol Olokwe, south of Marsabit, has several rather good climbing paths from its shockingly austere mountain. You need ropes and tools as well as a guide with some local expertise.