Chyulu Hills National Park 2 Days 1 Night Safari

This 2-day/1-night safari to Chyulu Hills National Park offers an off-the-beaten-path experience, focusing on trekking, exploring the Leviathan lava caves, and game viewing against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. The tour mainly focuses on nature walks, bird watching, and cave exploration. 

The tour is ideal for adventure seekers in search of a scenic escape.  Activities often include bird watching, horse riding, and visiting Maasai villages, with luxury options offering sundowners and night game drives. 

2-Day/1-Night Chyulu Hills National Park  Safari Highlights

✓ Breathtaking Views: Enjoy panoramic vistas of the rolling green hills and, on clear days, a stunning unobstructed view of Mount
✓ Cultural Walking Safaris: Guided walking safaris with Masai warriors offer an intimate way to experience the scenery and wildlife
✓ Unrivaled Views of Kilimanjaro: The high-altitude hills offer some of the best unobstructed views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya
✓ Verdant Landscapes: Discover a landscape of ancient volcanic cinder cones, black frozen lava flows (like the Shetani flow), and lush montane forests
✓ Active Adventures: Beyond game drives, the park is a premier destination for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback safaris, allowing for silent, close-up wildlife encounters
✓ Water Catchment Area: The porous volcanic rock acts as a sponge, creating vast underground rivers that supply the famous Mzima Springs in nearby Tsavo West National Park
✓  Leviathan (Kisula) Caves: Explore one of the world’s longest lava tubes, stretching over 11 kilometers. You can venture deep into these underground chambers to see unique rock formations and ancient volcanic conduits
✓ Chyulu Hills National Park Highlights Volcanic Scenery & Hiking: As one of the world’s youngest volcanic mountain ranges, the hills offer rolling green landscapes, craters, and cones. It is a top hiking spot, with trails leading through forests to incredible viewpoints
✓ Diverse Wildlife & Birdlife: Although known for having lower wildlife density than nearby parks, visitors can find black rhinos, elephants, buffalo, leopards, Masai giraffes, and various antelope species. The area is a birdwatcher’s paradise with over 300 species

Day 1: Nairobi – Chyulu Hills & Cave Exploration

0700 Hours – 1100 Hours: Departure from Nairobi and scenic drive via Mombasa Road/Kibwezi, entering the park through its volcanic landscape
1100 Hours – 1300 Hours: Arrive at the camp/campsite for check-in and lunch
1430 Hours – 1730 Hours: Afternoon guided exploration of the Leviathan Cave (or Kisula Cave), one of the longest lava tubes in the world
1800 Hours – 1930 Hours: Evening sundowner drive to witness the spectacular sunset over the Chyulu green hills and Kilimanjaro
2000 Hours: Dinner and overnight at a camp or lodge

Day 2: Morning Trek & Drive to Nairobi

0630 Hours – 0830 Hours: Early morning bush walk or game drive in the mist-covered hills to spot buffalo, giraffes, leopards, and antelope
0830 Hours – 1030 Hours: Late breakfast/brunch at the camp
1100 Hours – 1300 Hours: Gentle hike along the ridge for panoramic views of the park or visit a local community for a cultural experience
1300 Hours: Departure from the park, driving back to Nairobi, arriving in the evening

Chyulu Hills National Park 2 Days 1 Night Safari from Nairobi takes you to the Chyulu Hills National Park mountain range in Makueni County, South Eastern Kenya.

The hills (the highest peak is 2188 meters high) are tucked away between Tsavo West National Park and Amboseli National Park. The park covers an area of 741 square km and boasts striking and diverse landscapes.

Chyulu Hills National Park is located 232 km/144 miles from Nairobi and 250 km/155 miles from Mombasa. In addition to the breathtaking landscapes and views, Chyulu is home to a wonderful selection of game.

This includes buffalo, antelope, klipspringer, elephant, elands, bushbucks, leopard, wildebeest, baboon, Sykes’ monkey, zebra, giant forest hogs, bush pigs, reedbuck, and giraffe,s along with various reptiles and insects.

The bird watchers’ paradise of Lake Jipe lies in the south-west corner of the reserve. Horse riding, camping, mountain climbing, mountain biking, game drives, horseback riding safaris, bird watching, and visits to nearby community villages can be enjoyed in this hidden part of paradise.

The park’s main gate is located in Kibwezi, Makueni County, Kenya. There is no accommodation inside the park, but there are two very elusive lodges (Campi Ya Kanzi in the southern end near Tsavo West and Ol Donyo Lodge in the western portion bordering the park in the Amboseli ecosystem).

These offer a full range of activities in Masai concessions on the foothills of the Chyulu Hills.

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Chyulu Hills National Park
Day 2: Tsavo Chyulu Hills – Drive to Nairobi

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Chyulu Hills National Park

800 Hours: After breakfast, our driver/guide will give you a briefing before your departure to the Chyulu Hills. You will enjoy a scenic drive to arrive in time for lunch at your safari lodge. After lunch, you will depart for game viewing, either on horseback or by safari vehicle, until evening.

The Chyulu Hills are considered among the youngest volcanic mountains in the world. They are mainly of volcanic origin, bordered by an expanse of black lava flow known as “Shetani”. The park is a paradise of elephant herds, plains game, cheetah, remote Masai villages, and the spectacular view of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

The nearby Taita Hills are home to a private game sanctuary that supports a wide variety of game, including buffalo, bushbuck, eland, leopard, warthog, wildebeest, zebra, lion, cheetah, and a wide array of birds. The extremely rare falcon is also seen here.

The park has no permanent surface water, but rainfall percolating through the porous rock feeds many permanent freshwater sources in the surrounding plains. Some major attractions found in this park include breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro from the Chyulu Hills, cave walking and exploration, and camping.

Overnight: Ol Donyo Wuas Game Lodge or Campi Ya Kanzi

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Tsavo Chyulu Hills – Drive to Nairobi

0600 Hours: This morning, you may want to sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast or explore the park on an early morning game drive.

Wildlife you are likely to see includes leopard, cheetah, buffalo, rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, oryx, eland, and other plains game. There are also crocodiles and small mammals such as the mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik, and the nocturnal porcupine.

You may also want to spend the morning hours walking in the company of an armed ranger and our safari guide, visiting spectacular attractions such as the lava flow and enjoying guided walks on the open plains. 

Chyulu Hills National Park is situated in the Northwest of Tsavo West National Park. It is made up of volcanic cinder cones that formed millions of years ago. These cones form spectacular caves and are home to the world’s longest lava tube, the Leviathan.

These lava rocks are porous and therefore keep the surrounding areas abundant with fresh water for use by wild animals. Visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the leviathan, and plenty of wildlife.

Visitors can also be able to take part in cave exploration trips.

1200 Hours: Later we have lunch then some rest time before we begin our journey back to Nairobi arriving in the late evening.

Chyulu Hills National Park 2 Days 1 Night Safari Prices Includes

✓ Applicable government taxes
✓ Game drives as per the Itinerary 
✓ Accommodation on a full board basis including
✓ Service of an experienced English speaking driver/guide
✓ Park entry fees/ conservancy fees + Guided walking safaris in the open plains
✓ Driver/ guide allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver & Transport in a private safari minivan with pop up roof for game viewing

Notes

* Please note that we have a flying option available upon request

Chyulu Hills National Park 2 Days 1 Night Safari Prices Excludes

* Laundry service
* Horse riding fee
* Tips to driver/guide or lodge staff
* Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
* International flights and departure taxes
* All items of a personal nature e.g: telephone call bills, fax/email bills, etc

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