The Marsabit National park lies in northern Kenya, about 560km north of Nairobi in Marsabit district. The park comprises of densely forested mountain and three crater lakes that are the only permanent surface of water in the region and that provide habitat for a variety of birdlife. Major wildlife attractions include the African elephant, the endangered Grevy’s zebra, lion, leopard, buffalo, bushbuck, large herds of greater and lesser kudus, common zebra, grant gazelles and many other small antelopes. The park is famous for its elephant named Ahmed that was provided with 24hr security surveillance by presidential decree in the 70's, to demonstrate Kenya's commitment to wildlife conservation.

Getting to Marsabit National Park.
By Road:
Marsabit National Park is 560 kilometres north of Nairobi.  From Nairobi, drive via Nanyuki and Isiolo a distance of 620 kilometres. The road is paved up up to Isiolo leaving a distance of 270 of a difficult road that is only comfortable by way of a 4 WD vehicle.

By Air:
There is an airstrip at Marsabit, 4km from the Park’s main gate. Airstrips: The reserve is 2 1/2 hrs by air from Nairobi and is adequately served by a tarmac airstrip located about one kilometer from Marsabit town centre.

Major attractions in the Marsabit National Park.
This is one of the best places of viewing wildlife, where the greater kudu, elephant, buffalo, leopard, caracal, bushbuck and reticulated giraffe may be seen.   Bird life is spectacular with 370 recorded species, among them 52 types of raptor. Lammergeyer vultures nest in the 200m cliffs at Gof Bongole, while you may also see the rare masked lark. At certain times of the year, butterflies are abundant, while several types of snake, particularly cobras, are also found here, but rarely seen. There’s a good network of tracks within the park.

Accommodation options in the Marsabit National Park
Marsabit Lodge  lies in an exquisite location and offers stunning views. The Lodge has 24 rooms and a  swimming pool and is  located near the main gate.

The lodge is surrounded by a thick forest but has a superb position overlooking the crater lake of Gof Sokorte Dika, which is often teeming with game. The rooms are simply furnished but comfortable with en-suite shower rooms and flush toilets and open views to the waterhole.

There are also 2 public campsites, Ahmed Campsite is located by the main Ahmed Gate some 3.2 km from Marsabit lodge. Abdul Campsite located by Absul gate and is close to Park HQ

There is a Special Paradise Campsite: a grassy clearing on the shores of Lake Paradise.

Best time to visit Marsabit National Park.
All year round