Kenya National Parks and Game Reserves - KENparks

29/07/2021

The Beauty of Samburu National Reserve

Credits:Yaron Schmid

05/07/2021

Deep inside the arid climate of Marsabit County lies a remote paradise for nature lovers and mountain climbers’ enthusiasts.

Up in the North lies an island of volcanic and densely forested mountain and three crater lakes, which provides a haven for a variety of birdlife, mammals and reptiles.

Mt. Marsabit in Marsabit Central near Marsabit Town is an icon of hope in the middle of the dry and arid climatic.

The massive shield volcano mountain covering over one thousand square kilometers and raising above 1,700 meters above sea level is a vital ecosystem for over 150,000 residents of Marsabit Central and sections of North Horr Constituencies.

The annual mean rainfall around the mountain is slightly above 1,000 mm, which is not far from what places like Nairobi receive in a year, but significantly higher than the neighboring lowlands of Chalbi which receives less than 300 mm per year.

The mountain plays a critical role in hydrology far and beyond the mountain itself, and stretching as far as Chalbi Desert (both runoff and groundwater)

The mountain is major driver of economic and human settlement activities in this arid part of the country.

Marsabit Town, which is the county headquarters, is found on the slopes of the mountain, and its climatic condition can actually be mistaken with the Central Kenya Highlights climate.

The mist covering the town in the better period of the year especially during the morning hours and rainy seasons could be mistaken with Limuru.

Unfortunately, the misty weather in the town has also turned catastrophic with the 2006 Air Crash that killed all the 4 MPs from Marsabit County and Assistant Minister Mirugi Kariuki among other leaders was mainly attributed to poor weather

The town is relatively cool with the mean annual temperature being 24 degrees significantly lower than the neighboring Chalbi desert whose temperatures raise to a high of 40 degrees

The mountain is a major driver of the agricultural activities around Saku, whose climate is very conducive for rain-fed agriculture. Vegetable, fruit and cereal farming are common in Saku, while some cash crops like Miraa also thrive well in the area.

Mt. Marsabit is protected and is part of the Mt. Marsabit National Park. The park has two main gates; Ahmed with an exit at Karare, and Abdul to the park headquarters.

The beautiful Marsabit National Park is a refuge for huge tusked bull elephants, diverse birdlife and reptiles. Hikes in the dense forest, wreathed in mist can be enjoyed along with camel rides, bird watching and visits to the singing wells.

The mountain is also home to Lake Paradasie (pictured below) and attracts a number of local and international tourist.

The accessibility to the mountain has been made easy with the paving of the Isiolo-Marsabit, which in the past was a night mare for travelers. Before tarmacking, the journey from Isiolo to Marsabit would take an average of 12 hours, and even more during the rainy season coupled with insecurity. However, with the pavement of the road, the journey has be cut by almost a third and the security has improved.

Photo: Courtesy (KWS)

28/06/2021

Some of the green snakes of Kenya

Post by Stephen spawls

22/06/2021

Jumbos in Rimoi National Reserve, Elgeyo Marakwet. 🐘🐘
Photo courtesy.

22/06/2021

Leopards mating

Masai Mara, Kenya
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22/06/2021

Wilderbeasts migration,Masai Mara Kenya

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21/06/2021

It’s !

Today, the community in Ruko is celebrating the successful translocation of the giraffes that are now safe, healthy, and thriving!

By celebrating this day, they are hoping to create more awareness, strengthen community protection and ownership of wildlife conservation.

© Photos and Caption by Nothern Rangelands Trust

10/05/2021

Kerio Valley, KENYA

📸 Shil

07/05/2021

06/05/2021

27/04/2021

31/03/2021

Kenya Wildlife Service

15/03/2021

13/03/2021

05/03/2021

Samburu,Kenya
©Nicolas deledicq

03/03/2021

Leap of faith

Masai Mara, Kenya
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19/02/2021

The perfect finish to our time in the Masai Mara.

This was the view we enjoyed for our last African sundowner before flying back to Nairobi today. Unfortunately, I have now waved my group good bye, who I would just like to thank.

Despite the very early starts, incredibly long days, challenging weather and driving conditions and borderline craziness as we sat for hours looking at a bush or tree waiting for something to move, we have laughed and giggled the whole two weeks, so thank you, I will greatly miss you.

However, I have made a bit of a last minute decision to extend my trip to allow me time to head North to Ol Pejeta, home to the last two Northern White Rhinos, the adventure continues for a few more days!

With
Porini Cheetah Camp
The African and Oriental Travel Company
Visit Kenya
IAPF - International Anti Poaching Foundation - www.iapf.org
Gamewatchers Safaris India & Porini
Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps
Canon South Africa
Canon UK
Friends who like Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps

16/02/2021

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13/02/2021

Amboseli Kenya

📷 David Rule

11/02/2021

Insects such as bumblebees, honey bees and carpenter bees are small creatures that we often disregard.

01/02/2021

The cheetah is a daylight hunter that benefits from stealthy movement and a distinctive spotted coat that allows it to blend easily into high, dry grasses.

31/01/2021

A buffalo got a little too close to a family of elephants. The Patriarch did not appreciate the intruder and sent him into the air at Masai Mara in Kenya.
©Feddaoui mancef

31/01/2021

Servals usually prefer areas of bush, tall grass, and dry reed beds near streams, but they are also found in high-altitude moorlands and bamboo thickets.

29/01/2021

Nelouwa, a female leopard known by all that visit Samburu National Reserve. She is the main attraction when it comes to the big cats of Samburu.
© paras chandaria photography

27/01/2021

The “old lady” from the Enkuyanai pride chasing warthogs…
Masai Mara, Kenya
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25/01/2021

Turquoise blue waters in WATAMU Kenya

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24/01/2021

Bernie visits the Masai Mara
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23/01/2021

A giraffe giving birth is a bit of a worrying sight if you haven’t seen it before – female giraffes give birth standing up, so the first thing a baby giraffe knows is a 2-metre fall to the ground.
Despite the bumpy start, baby giraffes can stand up within an hour of birth.

Giraffes usually only have a single baby, born after a 15-month gestation period. But because they’re able to breed all year round, giraffes don’t need to ‘resynchronise’ with the seasons each time they give birth. Sadly, about 50% of giraffe calves do not survive their first year.