Nature Sanctuaries in Machakos

Kwa Kyelu Wildlife Sanctuary: Athi-Kapiti

Kwa Kyelu Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the consortium of Athi-Kapiti Wildlife Conservancies Association along with Eretto Kipeto, Kipwa Conservancy, Lisa Ranch, Machakos Ranching, Nanapa, Olerai Wildlife Community Conservancy, Rimpa Conservancy, Silole Sanctuary and Ulu Conservancy. It was begun as a private wildlife collection for the late Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo – and it included lions, cheetahs and plains game. In recent times, Kwa Kyelu Wildlife Sanctuary has faced some internal problem leading to KWS taking possession of its animal while they sought out matters. Kwa Kyelu was part of an initiative by KWS, rolled out in 2010, which encourages landowners living with wildlife to keep and foster wild animals and/or flora for commercial or for aesthetic value and educational purposes under the wildlife operations and sanctuaries project. Other similar projects include commercial utilization of reptile farms like Nile Crocodiles in Kikambala (Kilifi County) and Galaxy Crocodile Farm at Sagana.

Around Kenya are to be found a hatful of delightful nature parks and sanctuaries, many of these being community initiatives to protect wildlife in their natural habitats. Fairly small in comparison to the national parks and reserves, they offer a more intimate exposure to the wild, to fully appreciate the local flora and fauna.

Index of Nature Parks & Sanctuaries in Kenya

Bomet County - Kipsegon Ecosystem , Masese Nyangores Ecotourism Site , Bungoma County - Buteyo Miti Park , Garissa County - Garissa Giraffe Centre , Bour Algi Giraffe Sanctuary , Homa Bay County - Ondago Swamp Nature Sanctuary, Kakamega County - Isecheno Nature Reserve , Yala Nature Sanctuary , Kericho County - Tagabi Monkey Sanctuary , Chebown Nature Sanctuary , Kilifi County - Mnarani Snake Park , Mazingira Park , A Rocha Ecolodge & Conservation Centre , Mida Creek Sanctuary , Local Ocean Conservation , Bio-Ken Snake Farm , Mida Creek Nature Camp , The Kipepeo Butterfly Farm , Kisumu County - Dunga Beach Wetland Boardwalk, Kitui County - Mutomo Reptile Park , Kwale County - Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary , Colobus Conservation , Kaya Kinondo , Bora Bora Wildlife Park , Diani Reptile Park, Wasini Boardwalk , Gazi Boardwalk , Lamu County - Amu Ranch , Makueni County - Kivungoni Springs , Meru County - Thaaru Springs , Mombasa County - Mombasa Butterfly House , Haller Park , The Butterfly Pavillion , Nguuni Nature Sanctuary , Nairobi County - Nairobi Arboretum, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Safari Walk, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Nyandarua County - Sharpe's Longclaw Reserve , Samburu County - Reteti Elephant Sanctuary , Maralal Game Sanctuary , Taita Taveta County - Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary , Njoro Springs , I thumba Elephant Nursery , Tana River County - Ozi Conservation , Trans Nzoia County - Kitale Nature Conservancy , Treasure of Africa , Uasin Gishu County - River Sosiani Park , Eldoret Nature & Cultural Centre Park, Wajir County - Wajir Giraffe Sanctuary

Part of the larger Ukambani alongside Kitui and Makueni, Machakos County is a nexus between Maasailand, the coast region, the central highlands, and Nairobi. The northern area of Machakos, being a dormitory zone for the capital of Nairobi and a peri-urban buffer for Kiambu, is developed with useful amenities. Southerly heading the ecology is continually semi-arid and the countryside more desolate.

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45 Destinations in Machakos County , arranged as one would visit these - north, south, east then north - with aid of in-depth narratives, images, maps and distance chart:

Makuyu Ridge , Masinga Dam , Seven Forks Circuit , Mwea National Reserve , Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park , Ol Donyo Sapuk Resort , MacMillan Castle , Fourteen Falls , Yatta Plateau , Kanzalu Range , AIC Kangundo, The Komarock Shrine , Hyena Caves , Kitonga Garden Resort , The Thui Stone , African Heritage House , Athi-Kapiti Conservancy , Kwa Kyelu Wildlife Sanctuary , The Whistling Moran, Stony-Athi , Small World Country Club , Swara Plains Conservancy , Lukenya Hills , Kikao Camping Farm , Lukenya Motocross , Maanzoni Sanctuary , Amazing Kenya Retreat , Chumvi Tamu Camp, Konza Technopolis , Machakos Peoples Park , Masaku Flea and Curio Market , Old Fort of Machakos , Gelian Hotel , Kiima Kimwe , Machakos Golf Course , Mua Hills , Mua Hills Tented Camp , Iveti Forest Reserve , AIC Mumbuni , Kituluni Hill , Kamuthanga Farm , Wamunyu Handicrafts

Know More About Machakos County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments

What’s The Air Like in Machakos?

Climate in much of the area is pleasant and similar to that of Nairobi, with temperature varying between 18 o C and 29 o C. And, rain is heaviest in March, April and September.

What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.16?

Machakos County has rather unique topographical map – Hills and a small plateau in the mid area, a large plateau elevated in the south, and isolated hillscape in the north.

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