TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

The Chyulu Hills are situated 190 km South-East of Nairobi and 30 km South-West of Kibwezi. They are of relatively recent volcanic origin and the range is composed of ash cones and craters. The hills hold no permanent surface water but rainfall percolating through the porus rock feeds many permanent fresh water sources in the surrounding plains, notably Mzima springs and the Tsavo and Galana rivers. The hills are comparatively undisturbed and shelter indigenous flora and animals. The park comprises the eastern flank of the hills including about half of the forest area. The park boundary runs down the center of the hills along the line of the peaks. The western half is part of the West Chyulu Game Conservation area, owned by several Masai group ranches.

Here is abundant wildlife such Reptiles like the Black Mamba, Puff Adder, Rock Python,Gecko, Tortoise and Lizard. Other common animals are Buffalo, Bushbuck, Eland,African elephant, Leopard, Pig, Forest Bush, reedbuck, mountain and Steinbok.Insects and arthropods that reside here are Dung Beetles, Butterflies, and Tsetse fly.

 

Common vegetation in this park Rough grassland and thicket giving way to patches of montane forest along the spine of the hills, mainly above the 1800m contour; the largest tract of forest is around the highest peaks in the central southern portion.

 

Major Attractions
The major attractions are the breathtaking views from the chuylu hills, cave exploration

Camp Site
one camp site is next to parks administration headquarters

Climate
The climate is hot and dry.