Don't crowd the animals or make sudden noises or movements.Don't feed the animals, it upsets their diet and leads to humandependence.Keep quiet, noise disturbs the wildlife and may antagonize your fellowvisitors.Stay in your vehicle at all times, except at designated picnic or walkingareas.Keep below the maximum speed limit (40 kph/25 mph).Never drive off-road, this severely damages the habitat.When viewing wildlife keep to a minimum distance of 20 meters andpull to the side of the road so as to allow others to pass.leave no litter and never leave fires unattended or discard burningobjects.Respect the cultural heritage of Kenya, never take pictures of the localpeople or their habitat without asking their permission, respect thecultural traditions of Kenya and always dress with decorum.Stay over or leave before dusk, visitors must vacate the Park between7.00pm - 6.00am unless they are camping overnight. Night game drivingis not allowed.

HOW TO GET THERE:ByRoadfrom Kibwezi: turn right off the Mombasa Road (coming from Nairobi) at Kibwezi,onto a sign posted road that leads after 9 Kms to Kithasyo Gate and Park HQ. It ispossible to enter the park from TsavoWest

ByAir:The Park has two airstrips

Open:Daily 6.00 am -7.00 pm including public holidays. No entry is allowed on foot andvisitors will not be allowed entry after 6.15pm

Current entry charges:Obtainable via KWSHQ:Tel: (Nairobi) +254 (20) 6000800, 6002345Fax: 6007024, Email: reservations@kws.go.ke· website: www.kws.go.ke

Smartcard required:At present the park does not operate on the smartcard system. Entry is by cashonly (KShsor US$) Note: if you are entering via TsavoWest National Park, you willrequire a smartcard (Which may be loaded at Mtito Andei Gate)Contact: The warden, P.OBox 458, Kibwezi. Tel 254 (45) 622483 or 622120

....~----~~~--KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE PARKS AND RESERVES

• ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK. AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK. ARABUKO SOKOKE NATIONAL RESERVE.

• CENTRAL & SOUTHERN ISLAND NATIONAL PARK. CHYULU HILLS NATIONAL PARK.

• HELLS CATE NATIONAL PARK. KAKAMECA FOREST NATIONAL RESERVE. KISITE MpUNCUTI MARINE PARK.

• KISUMU IMPALA SANCTUARY. KIUNCA NATIONAL MARINE RESERVE. KORA NATIONAL PARK •

• LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK. MALINDI MARINE NATIONAL PARK •

• MARSABIT NATIONAL PARK & RESERVE. MERU NATIONAL PARK. MOMBASA MARINE NATIONAL PARK.

• MOMBASA MARINE RESERVE. MOUNT ELCON NATIONAL PARK.

• MT. KENYA NATIONAL PARK. MT. LONCONOT NATIONAL PARK. MWEA NATIONAL RESERVE •

• NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK. NAIROBI SAFARI WALK & ORPHANACE. NDERE ISLAND NATIONAL PARK •

• OL DONYO SABUK NATIONAL PARK. RUMA NATIONAL PARK. SAIWA SWAMP NATIONAL PARK.

• SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE. SIBILOI NATIONAL PARK. TANA RIVER PRIMATE RESERVE.

• TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK. TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK. WATAMU MARINE NATIONAL RESERVE.

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CHYULLU

HEMINGWAY'S 'GREEN HILLS OF AFRICA'A magical land of black frozen lava studded with blazing red-hot poker trees:of shoals of extinct volcanoes wreathed in dense forest abs hung with Spanishmoss, the Chyulu hills coil a sleeping dragon on the lion-gold plains of histreasure. The pink haloed peak of Mount Kilimanjaro rises to the west and allaround stretch the mirage miles of Maasai land, dusty, dry and stalked byscarlet cloaked herders and dust plumed cattle

The Park comprises the eastern flanks of Chyulu Hills including about half theforest area. The park boundary runs down the centre of the hills along thelines ofthe peaks. The remaining western portion ofthe hills is part ofthewest Chyulu Game Conservation Area and owned by several Maasai Groupranches

WHAT TO SEEThe world's youngest mountainsThe narrowly arching, 80 Km long Chyulu are one of the world's newestmountain ranges, the most recent volcanic peak having been formed only 500years ago. They fascinated mix of volcanic ash cones and barren lava flowswhich combine to create a landscape of almost mythical enchantment

Source ofTsavo West Mzima SpringsThe park was established to protect not only its unique habitat, but also itsvital role as water catchments are for Kenya'scoastal conurbations. Theforested ridges create their own rainfall, the porous rock absorbs the waterlike sponge and the water percolates down i into fast -flowing subterranean

ILLS NATI tNAL PARKrivers. These eventually join with the melt waters of Mount Kilimanjaro and feed250 million litres of water daily into the lush oasis ofTsavo West's most popularfeature Mzima Springs

Exploring the Shetani Caves and Lava flowsThe volcanic convulsion ofTsavo's landscape are riddled with lava flows, the mostspectacular being Shetani flow, coalesced tide of a tar like lava that speweddown Chyulu Hills as they burst out of the plains only a few hundred years ago.The lava flow is threaded by a series of lava tubes caves many of which can beexplored, through caution is recommended.

Rare Forest BirdsBird watching is the best in the dense montane forest of the western sector of thepark where Hartlaubs turaco, sunbird,speckled moosebird and white earedbarbet are prevalent. Various swallos fly along the forest edges while deep in theglades you spot stripe cheeked greenbul, tropical boubou, white-eyed slatyflycatcher and silvery cheeked horn bill. The hills also mark an importantstopping-off point for the globally threatened Abbott's starling and holdendemic population of Shelley's francolin, white starred robin and orange thrush.

ACTIVITY OPTIONWalking the hills and forestThe gently undulating grasslands, interspersed with dense areas of primevalforest and breathtaking views, make this excellent walking country. Due topresence of buffalo and elephant, however, a KWSranger escort is necessary. Ifpossible please contact the warden in advance to book the ranger.

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WHERE TO STAYLODGESAND TENTED CAMPWhile there is no accommodation within the park numerous accommodationoptions exist in nearby TsavoWest National Park and in ungazetted portion of theChyulu Hills.

There is KWSself catering guest house outside boundaries located just off theNairobi - Mombasa road near Kiboko. The guest house is 59km from KithasyoGate and park HQ.

CAMPINGThe park has three public campsites. The campsite at Kithasyo Park offers basicamenities. There is also a KWScampsite outside the park boundaries near theguest house at Kiboko

WHENTOGOThe park is accessible all year round by 4WD

WHAT TO TAKEWITH YOUDrinking water and picnic items and camping equipment if you intend to stayovernight Also useful are: Camera, binoculars, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses andguidebook

PLEASERESPECTTHE WILDLIFE CODERespect the privacy of the wildlife, this is their habitat.

• Beware of the animals, they are wild and can be unpredictable.