Nasolot National Reserve
Hot and arid, beautifully dotted with hectares of superbly rugged rocky land, Nasolot National Reserve is located to the North of Mount Melo. Remotely located, few visitors have had a chance to be in the presence of this subtly disturbed space on earth. Standing uncowed on the peripheries of the reserve is the Nasolot Hill surrounded by magnificently rolling rocky outcrops that makes for spectacular views of scenic landscapes.
By road: Travel 146 km North of Kitale to the west of the A1 Kitale-Lodwar road. Travel about 6.2 km off the A1 main road.
By Air: Air strips at Turkwell dam and Kaputirr
NASOLOT NATIONAL RESERVE |
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MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/ ) via MPesa, Visa Card, RTGS ,Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Security/Guided tour per guide:
• Ksh. 1,720 – up to 4 hours
• Ksh. 3,015 – Over 4 hours
Vehicle Charges per Day
These range from Ksh. 200 for 14 seater and below to Ksh. 2,000 for 14 seater and above.
Wildlife
Elephant, Lesser kudu,bushbuck,duiker,Lion,Leopard,Kirk’s dik-dik,spotted hyena,jackal,impala,Sykes’monkey,beisa and fringe-eared oryx,waterbuck,olive baboon,buffalo,gazelle and hippo.
What to take with you
Whether camping or just visiting for a day trip, visitors are advised to carry with them the following; personal effects, clean drinking water, food, camping equipment if the visitor intends to stay overnight.
Also important are; Camera, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellant, first aid kit, sunglasses, appropriate hiking and reserve car fuel if intending to be in the park longer.
Visitors to this paradise can enjoy spectacular views from Nasolot Hill, bird watching, camping, fishing and nature walks. Game viewing for wildlife such as Elephant, lesser kudu, bushbuck, duiker, lion, leopard, Kirk’s dik-dik, spotted hyena, jackal, impala, Sykes’ monkey, beisa and fringe-eared Oryx, waterbuck, olive baboon, buffalo, gazelle and hippo.
Birdlife is exceptionally rich and varied and includes the white-crested turacos, Abyssinian ground hornbills, superb starlings and Abyssinian rollers. Such variety would sure delight any avid birder worth their salt.
Located right inside the reserve is Turkwell Dam, a hydroelectric dam at the head of a gorge harnessing the waters of the Turkwell River. The waters stretch westwards between the hills forming a huge water mass that is home to a large variety of birdlife.
There is currently no accommodation in the reserve however, you can find self-catering accommodation as well as a campsite at the Marich Pass Field Studies Centre located 80 Km South of the reserve from the A1 Kitale- Lodwar road.
Toll Free: 0800 597 000
WhatsApp: +254 (0) 726 610508
Email: customerservice@kws.go.ke
Postal Address:
PO Box 62, Kapenguria
Picturesque, steep forested ravines and open moorland characterise the Aberdare National Park. The park provides a habitat for elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and bushbucks among others.
Picturesque, steep forested ravines and open moorland characterise the Aberdare National Park. The park provides a habitat for elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and bushbucks among others.
