Chyulu Hills

In the dry Eastern part of Kenya, no one would believe that such a forsaken piece of land with barely anything to feed on would be endowed with the great beasts on earth as well as some astounding geographical features. The ash cones, volcanic craters, and ash flows make the lions and buffalos, the leopards and zebras , the most adaptive species in their own families. Survival here means much more than hunting skills or instincts; the will power to endure the harsh terrain is the hallmark of the best survivor and the animals in the reserve seem to have internalized that.

The words to describe the Chyulu Hills National reserve should be cast in iron at least to remotely capture the solid rock reality of the famed Chyulu Hills. Found in the wilderness of Ukambani 30km South west of Kibwezi town, the reserve itself is situated 190 km South-East of Nairobi . Chyulu Reserve is a creation in progress. The spells of recent volcanic activity, which culminated into hordes of ash cones and craters that make up the hills today, attest to this marvel of nature to this marvel of nature. When it rains here, the permeable rocks of the hills collect the water and redirect it down to feed the Mzima springs below, slowly draining into Rivers Tsavo and Galana. The vegetation remains indigenous, akin to the Garden of Eden as left by Adam and Eve.

Best time to Visit

The best Season to embark on such a journey is any time except the month of April to July when it rains heavily.