Just Relaxsingh Safaris offers itineraries to all the exciting Kenyan Destinations. Our tours can be off the beaten path where you can enjoy exclusive getaways under the african sky. Kenya is an open county reach in wildlife, natural landscapes, great beaches and a mix of many beautiful cultures.
The Mwea National Reserve has alot of diverse wildlife and rare animals. It is the only protected area in which the globally threatened and Kenya-endemic Hindes's Babbler is known to occur. The Reserve also shelters two other rare species; Pel's Fishing Owl and the White-backed night Heron.
Jackal in the Mwea National ReserveThe reserve which has over 200 bird species was gazetted in 1976 covering an area north west of the Kamburu Dam at the confluence of Tana and Thiba River.
The park started as wildlife conservation intervention after many years of Human Settlement. It is co-managed between the Kenya Wildlife Service and the local council.
Lions resting during the day at the park
Moving of the animals to other parks is normal because the park is congested
Major Attractions Game viewing; boat rides at Kamburu Dam; Hippo Point; realm of rare birds; walking circuit. Wildlife Elephant, Lesser Kudu, Nile Crocodile, Hippo, Giraffe, Burchell's Zebra, Buffalo, Leopard, Grey Duiker, Black-backed Jackal, Bushbuck, Waterbuck, Olive Baboon, Syke's Monkey, Serval Cat, Spotted Hyena, Warthog, Rock Hyrax, Bush Pig, Impala and Hartebeest. Rare animals including Stripped Ground Squirrel, Genet, Black-backed Jackal, Yellow Baboons are also found in Mwea. Access Roads: 160km from Nairobi via Thika-Matuu-Masinga Dam. Access is also possible via Embu-Machanga road. Air: Masinga airstrip near Masinga Lodge. Activities Game viewing, Birdwatching.
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