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The Chyulu
Hills situated
190 km
South-East of
Nairobi and 30
km South-West of Kibwezi, 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
relatively
undisturbed and
shelter
indigenous
vegetation and
wildlife. 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.
Leopard
are
common
in
he
hilly
country
of
Chyulu
Hills
National
Park |
The
African
Python
swallowing
an
impala
in
Chyulu
Hills
National
Park |
Major
Attractions at
the Chyulu Hills
National Park
include;
Breathtaking
views from the
Chyulu
hills,cave
exploration,
Wildlife
including
Reptiles like
Black Mamba,
Puff Adder, Rock
Python, Geko,
Tortoise,
Lizard. Large
Mammals
including;
Buffalo;
Bushbuck; Eland;
Elephant,
African;
Leopard; Pig,
Forest Bush;
reedbuck,
mountain;
Steinbok. |
