Marsabit National Park

All About Marsabit National Park

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Far to the north of Kenya, a densely forested mountain and three crater lakes provide a haven for a variety of birdlife, mammals and reptiles. 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 park has over 350 recorded bird species , including raptors, waterfowl, and forest species. The area around the park is home to various ethnic groups, which include the Rendille, Borana, and Gabra, offering cultural interactions and insights into their traditional lifestyles.

The Misty Montane Paradise

The vast wildlife includes everything, from elephants, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, zebra and baboon, to the unique East African animals, including greater/lesser Kudu, hyena and kirk’s dik-dik.

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Marsabit National Park Park Entry Fee

Citizen

Resident

Non-Resident

Adults

KSH

Child

KSH

Adult

KSH

Child

KSH

Adult

USD

Child

USD

 300

 125

300

 125

 22

 13

MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen  (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/) via M-Pesa, 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:

No. of Seats

• Less than 6 seats – KSH.300

• 6-12 seats – KSH.1,030

• 13-24seats – KSH.2,585

• 25-44 seats – KSH.4,050

• 45 seats and above – KSH.5,000

Best Time to Visit Marsabit National Park

Dry Season (June to October): It is the best time for wildlife viewing as animals are easier to spot near the water sources.

Wet Season (November to May): It’s a great time for bird watching. However, some roads may become difficult to navigate due to the rains.

Low Season

March to May, November

These are the wettest months, making some roads difficult to navigate. However, the park is lush and ideal for birdwatching. Visitor numbers are minimal, and accommodation prices are lower.

High Season

June to October

The dry season offers good wildlife viewing as animals are easier to spot. It’s a popular time for visitors, but the park remains less crowded compared to other Kenyan parks.

Peak Season

December to February

This dry period is the most popular, with excellent weather, wildlife activity, and bird migration. Visitor numbers are highest, and accommodation rates peak during this time.

How to get to Marsabit National Park

When visiting Marsabit National Park, Cheetah Safari’s will provide you with your bespoke itinerary,
which will ensure you arrive at your destination on time. To familiarise yourself on the journey that
awaits you, we have supplied everything you need to know about the transport to the National Park.

Distance

560 km north of Nairobi and 263 km north of Isiolo

Gates

There are two gates, Ahmed with an exit at Karare and Abdul to the park headquarters.

Roads

From Nairobi, the reserve is reached via Nanyuki and lsiolo, a distance of 570 km. The road is paved up to Merille, leaving a distance of 120 km off Murram road that is only motor-able by 4 wheel-drive vehicles during the dry season.

By Air and Airstrips

The reserve is 2 hours by air from Nairobi and is adequately served by a tarmac airstrip located about one kilometer from Marsabit town center and 4km from the Park’s main gate.

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