Mwea National Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Kenya, Tours &

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Mwea National Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Kenya; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Mwea National Reserve, located in southeastern Kenya at the junction of the Tana and Thiba rivers, spans approximately 42 square kilometers and offers a tranquil escape into the country's rich natural heritage. Established in 1976, the reserve features seasonally flooded grasslands and woodlands, creating a diverse habitat that supports a variety of wildlife. The Tana River, Kenya's longest river, runs through the reserve, providing essential water sources that sustain its vibrant ecosystem. Visitors can encounter a range of species, including African elephants, Cape buffalo, and over 200 bird species, making it an ideal destination for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike.

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Reviews of Mwea

Mario Ways

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-18

In this park we have elephants,zebras,giraffes water buffalo are not many there..
phoebe wanjiku

4
Reviewed: 2023-09-17

The name is misleading and can lead you to a place of similar name in kirinyaga county Kenya but the national reserve is located in the semi arid areas of Mbeere Makima area, though we missed the elephants and the hippos, we were able to view zebras, girraffes and deers, it there was enough evidence of elephants occupying the area, the reserve receives water from the Kamburu dam that also generates power for the national grid, it's an expansive land and scenic, the vegetation is characterized by grass, shrubs and desert trees
Cyrus Mutemi

5
Reviewed: 2022-03-26

Kiagombe hill in embu county
Njũkĩ Mate

4
Reviewed: 2019-01-21

This gem of a National Reserve in Embu County is rarely talked about. We had a wonderful experience here as the place was teeming with wildlife right from the gate. The view of the Kamburu dam is spectacular and the hippos gave has a wonderful display.
Mumbi Mwangi

5
Reviewed: 2018-04-02

Adventurous but a lot of potential unutilized,constuct view points for the Dam and employ tour guides.