Mwingi Game Reserve
The Last Frontier
The grave of Elsa the lioness
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"Hot, dry, remote and unspoiled, this reserve is a designated a Wilderness Activity Zone and allows for fly camping, fishing, camel and horseback safaris for the intrepid visitor."
Other attractions include the Adamson’s Falls, fishing and boating on Tana River and visiting Kampi ya Simba – former home of Joy and George Adamson and the grave of Elsa the lioness.
Mwingi national reserve is bordered by other reserves it is frequently visited by different animals from the neighboring parks. Animals that are found in Mwingi national reserve Caracal, elephant, hippo, leopard, lion and several antelope species among others.
- Getting there: By road, Air & Railway
- Climate: between 20oC (68oF)&30oC (86oF)
- Operating Hours: daily from 06:00Hrs-18:00Hrs
- Accommodation:safari lodges/tented camps
- Activities: Game viewing,Boating & Fishing
When to go:
Wilderness Activity Zone
Mwingi National Reserve has been designated a Wilderness Activity Zone by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) which allows for fly camping, camel and horseback safaris as opportunities for traditional game viewing are extremely limited.
Formerly known as Kitui National Reserve and located in Kitui District, Mwingi covers 745 sq km and is little visited by tourists. However, efforts are underway to improve the area’s road access. The reserve is administered by Mwingi County Council. Wildlife populations are low, but there are hippo, crocodile, buffalo and warthog.
Wilderness habitat; game viewing
Since the park is total bordered by the other reserves, it is often visited by the different animals from neighboring parks and reserves. Some of the animals found in Mwingi National Reserve (formerly Kitui North National Reserve) include crocodiles, hippos, caracal, elephant, lion, leopard and several species of antelopes.
The Kenya Wildlife service runs the park and allows for fly camping and safari game walks with a trained guide.
Kampi ya Simba
the former home of Joy and George Adamson and their famous lioness Elsa, the Adamson falls, fishing on Tana river and safaris to neighboring national parks and reserves
This reserve shares borders with Kora National Park, Meru National Park and finally Bisandi National reserve.