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Off Mombasa Road at Kibwezi, beside Tsavo West

Chyulu Hills National Park

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About Chyulu Hills National Park

Green, rolling volcanic hills with montane forest, reached from Mombasa Road at Kibwezi and from Tsavo West. The hills are a water catchment for Mzima Springs and hold volcanic caves, among them Leviathan (Kisula) Cave, about 11.5 km long.

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Highlights

  • Hiking across rolling green hills
  • Birdwatching in the montane forests of the western sector
  • Volcanic caves, including Leviathan (Kisula) Cave
  • The water catchment that feeds Mzima Springs in Tsavo West
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Suggested time

At least 2 days

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  • Road conditions to Kithasyo Gate and inside the park
  • Whether the caves can be visited, and with whom
  • Accommodation in or near the park

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Park gates

Open 06:00 – 18:00

Chyulu Hills National Park (Kenya Wildlife Service): gates open at 06:00 and close at 18:00, unless you are spending the night inside the park. Plan the drive so you arrive before closing; the Reality Check works out when to leave.

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When to go

Rain affects travel in Kenya, especially on unpaved roads. Here is the yearly pattern and the current forecast for Chyulu Hills National Park, both from the Kenya Meteorological Department.

  1. January: between the rains.
  2. February: between the rains.
  3. March: long rains.
  4. April: long rains, expected peak.
  5. May: long rains.
  6. June: between the rains.
  7. July: between the rains.
  8. August: between the rains.
  9. September: between the rains.
  10. October: short rains.
  11. November: short rains.
  12. December: short rains.
  • Long rains
  • Short rains
  • Between the rains
  • Expected peak (2026 outlook)
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Forecast: October–December 2026

For Makueni and Kajiado counties, the Kenya Meteorological Department expects above-average rainfall in October–December 2026, with rains starting in the 3rd to 4th week of October and continuing into January.

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Park entry fees

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Chyulu Hills National Park — daily entry

Per person, per 24 hours. Children under 6 enter free.

Chyulu Hills National Park — daily entry: fees by visitor category
VisitorAdultChild
East African citizenKES 500KES 250
Kenya residentKES 675KES 350
African citizenUSD 20USD 10
Non-resident / foreign visitorUSD 40USD 20

Official KWS tariff "Conservation Fees 2025", supplied by the KenyaPlus owner and checked on 17 Oct 2026.

  • Listed by KWS with the special interest parks.
  • Entry is charged per person and is valid for one visit of up to 24 hours.
  • Children aged five and younger enter free; the child rate covers ages 5–17, and students up to 23 on an organised visit from their school or college.
  • Kenyan citizens aged 70 and over and persons with disability are exempt.
  • Vehicle charges are extra (from KES 600 a day for a vehicle with fewer than 6 seats), as are camping and activities.

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