Trans- Nzoia County

Saiwa Swamp National Park:

The three-square-kilometre park is 385 kilometres from Nairobi and 27 kilometres from Kitale town in Trans-Nzoia District, Rift Valley Province.

The park has forests and swamp.

The swamp is dominated by tall bull-rushes and sedges and is bordered by open grasslands and riverine forests.

The park was established to protect the endangered Sitatunga, a semi-aquatic antelope.

Other wildlife species commonly found in the swamp include the Otter, Genet cat, Serval cat, mongoose, bushbuck and monkeys. It’s rich in birdlife, harbouring about 372 species.

Access:

By Road:

22 kilometres from Kitale on the Kitale-Kapenguria tarmac road. At Kipsaina junction, a 5-kilometre murram road leads to the only park entrance, Sinyerere gate.

By Air:

Served by Kitale airstrip, 22 kilometres from the park.

Park gates:

Sinyerere gate

Climate:

Typical of African wetland habitats, the wet and dry climate
Ranges from warm to cool and humid
Rainfall peaks around April, August and November

Major Attractions:

The endangered Sitatunga antelope
Bird watching
Nature board walk and tree top house

Wildlife:

Sitatunga, monkey, otter, genet cat, serval cat, mongoose, bushbuck and ratel

In Park Accommodation:

KWS Self – Catering Accommodation
Tree Top House: Accommodates 2 people

Camping Facilities :

One serviced campsite available at the main gate.
Other campsites and accommodation are available at the nearby Sirikwa Tented Camp
Outside: Barnley’s a beautiful farmhouse with camping and ensuite tents including a homestay

Activities:
Game viewing
Camping
Bird watching