Saiwa Swamp National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Kenya, Tours &

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Saiwa Swamp National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Kenya; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Saiwa Swamp National Park, Kenya's smallest national park at just 2.9 square kilometers, is renowned for its rich wildlife and stunning landscapes. It focuses on conserving the rare Sitatunga antelope, offering visitors a unique chance to see these animals in their natural swampy habitat. The park features lush swamps, bamboo forests, and serene springs, intersected by the scenic River Saiwa. Nature lovers and birdwatchers will enjoy its diverse ecosystems and abundant bird species, including the vibrant Ross's turaco and blue-headed coucal, making it a captivating destination for those seeking to experience Kenya's natural beauty.

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Reviews of Saiwa Swamp

Cynthia W

5
Reviewed: 2023-09-07

Pro Tip: Carry your own beef and make some nyama choma in the park.
Big Brother Yahuma

4
Reviewed: 2023-04-02

Serene environment. The walking trails are well laid out. The wildlife and birds not so many. Amazing picnic, camping and choma zone. Bring your meat. For solo meditation it's 100pc.
Tom Owuor

4
Reviewed: 2020-08-04

Saiwa swamp The smallest National Park in Kenya that offers you the luxury of walking while reminiscing the beauty therein. Brags of over 270 species of birds and home the endangered Sitatunga antelope. View points in strategic places along the swamp are a clever way of giving visitors extensive and clear panoramic view of the extensive swamp and its flora and fauna. Your experience is enriched when accompanied by a guide. I recommend Maurice Sinyerere of +254 728 272 339.
Derrick Kibet

5
Reviewed: 2019-11-10

Nature lover? Then you need to visit the Saiwa swamp!! I love the treetop house. Its everyone's dream come to interact with nature. + make sure you see Sitatunga as beautiful as the name.
Esther O

4
Reviewed: 2018-07-25

Nice quiet place to visit. It can be as a school trip, quick visit or a camping trip. There is a camp site and a tree top house to stay in. I really tried getting a good shot of the elusive sitatunga antelope. There are also Colobus monkeys, squirrels and lots of birds amongst other animals but you have to be patient to see them