Discover Chyulu National Park
Scattered with pretty green hills, Chyulu National Park is a mountain range located in South-Eastern Kenya. Dominated by montane forest, Chyulu is home to a wonderful selection of games and is widely known for having one of the worldтАЩs longest lava tubes crisscrossing beneath the depths of the hills.
Signs of ChyuluтАЩs volcanic origins remain amongst the park, with several hundred small cones and flows lying across the plains. When taking part in a hike up the famous hills, you will encounter breathtaking views of the African landscape below. If hiking isnтАЩt your choice of adventure, the national park still boasts spectacular sights of Mount Kilimanjaro as it recedes over the horizon.
The Chyulu Hills are a mountain range in Makueni County in southeastern Kenya. It forms a 100-kilometer-long volcanic field in an elongated northeast-southwest direction. Its highest peak is 2,188 meters high.
What is Chyulu National Park Entry Fees?
Below is the Chyulu Hills National Park Entrance fee.
| CHYULU HILLS NATIONAL PARK ┬а | EAST AFRICAN CITIZEN (KSH) | RESIDENT (KSH) | NON-RESIDENT (USD) | AFRICAN CITIZEN (USD) |
| Adult | Child | Adult | Child | Adult | Child | Adult | Child |
| 500 | 250 | 675 | 350 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 10 |
How to Pay for Amboseli National Park Fees
How do you pay for Amboseli National Park Fees? To pay for Park Fees, you will have to visit the KWS E-Citizen Account, create an account, and select Amboseli National Park to pay for the park fees.
1. Download the e-Citizen mobile app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
2. Open the app and create an account or sign in if you already have an account.
3. Tap on the тАЬServicesтАЭ tab.
4. Scroll down and select тАЬKenya Wildlife Service (KWS)тАЭ.
5. Select the park or sanctuary that you want to visit.
6. Enter the number of adults and children in your party.
7. Select the payment method.
You can pay using M-Pesa, Airtel Money, or a credit/debit card.
8. Review your payment details and tap on тАЬPayтАЭ.
You will receive a confirmation message once your payment is successful.
The transaction will be mirrored in the Kenya Wildlife Service system, facilitating the visitorтАЩs entry to the park upon arrival at the entrance. On the day of the Visit, ensure you have the ticket, and share it with the gate wardens for entry to the park.
What is the Best Time to Visit Chyulu National Park?
The best time to visit Chyulu Hills National Park for wildlife viewing is during the dry season, from June to October and January to February. During the wet season, the Chyulu Hills are a rewarding sight, but the poor road conditions make visiting difficult. Since a visit in the wet season can get tricky and sometimes dangerous, the dry season is an ideal time for wildlife and bird watching.
Low Season
1st┬аApril to June 15th and 15th┬аNov to 15th Dec
If you are looking for an intimate exclusive safari but affordable Kenya Safari, this is the best time to visit.
The best places to visit include the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, and Lake Nakuru among many others.
High Season
Jan 10th to 1st┬аApril and 1st┬аNov to 15th┬аDec
One of the most considered seasons to travel and visit East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Easy to spot the big five and the big cats of the Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Samburu other major parks.
Peak Season
15th June to 30th Oct, 15th Dec to 10th Jan
An action filled season to witness the great wildebeest migration and crossings in Kenya is during this season.
In case you are looking for the best adventures, then this is the best fit for you
How do you Get to Chyulu National Park?
When you choose Chyulu National Park as a destination on your safari, we will take care of getting you too and from your destinations. However, if youтАЩre planning your own visit, explore your travel options below.
- Distance:-┬аChyulu National Park is located 232km from Nairobi and 250km from Mombasa.
- Access Roads:-┬аFrom Kibwezi, turn right off the Mombasa Road and onto a signposted road to enter via Kithasyo Gate. The park can also be entered from Tsavo West.
- By Air and Airstrips:-┬аThe Park has two airstrips that can be accessed by domestic chattered flights from Mombasa or Nairobi.
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