Taita Hills National Park


The main natural attractions of Kenya are national parks and reserves, of which there are more than 60 in the country. All year round travelers from all over the world come here on a traditional safari in savannahs and parks to get acquainted with the exotic world of nature and watch animals in natural habitats. One of these parks, which attracts tourists with its unique beauty, is the Taita Hills National Park. Natural splendor, developed infrastructure and hospitality of local residents make it possible to organize an ideal holiday here.

Natural features of Taita Hills

The Taita Hills National Park is privately owned by the Hilton hotel chain and is founded by the same organization in 1972. This reserve is adjacent to the Tsavo National Park , and occupies about 100 square meters in area. km.

The territory of the reserve consists of three mountain ranges: Dabida, Kasigau and Sagala. In the landscape organically fit, complementing it, the amazing lakes of Chala and Jeep. These ponds are filled with thawed snow by the legendary mountain Kilimanjaro . The national park is known for its unique nature, richness of animal and plant life. More than 50 species of different kinds of animals (elephants, buffaloes, canna and impala antelopes, giraffes) and more than 300 species of birds live in the reserve. The highlight of the area are African violets.

Infrastructure of the National Park

Visitors to the Taita Hills National Park can settle in one of two lodges: the Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge or the Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge. These comfortable huts are set on high stilts. In the area of ​​the park there are also other hotels that offer high-level service, sightseeing programs, entertainment and refined national cuisine .

Guests of the lodges of the reserve can watch firsthand how the local lake, which is beautifully illuminated at night, comes to the watering place with African animals.

How to get to the national park?

In the national park, various companies organize one-day and two-day safaris from Mombasa . Independently from the same city can be reached by bus or car on the highway C103. From Nairobi on the road, you will stay about 4.5 hours. Those interested can use the railway transport. The park is 45 minutes from the station Voi. Nearby is the railway station Tsavo. For visiting tourists the reserve is open all year round.