Saiwa Swamp park is located at 385km from Nairobi and 27 km from Kitale town in Trans-Nzoia District of Rift Valley Province. The park ecosystem of Saiwa comprises of forest and swamp vegetation. The swamp is dominated by tall bull-rushes and sedges and is bordered by open grasslands and riverine forests.

The park was established to protect the endangered Sitatunga, a semi-aquatic antelope. Other wildlife species commonly found in the swamp include the Otter, Genet cat, Serval cat, mongoose, bushbuck and monkeys.  The ecosystem is also rich in birdlife, harbouring about 372 species.

Getting to Saiwa Swamp National Park.
By Road:
Drive 22kilometres from Kitale on the Kitale-Kapenguria tarmac road. At Kipsaina junction, a 5 km murram road leads to the only park entrance, Sinyerere gate.

By Air:
Kitale Airstrip is 22 Kilometres from Saiwa Swamp Park.

Major attractions in Saiwa Swamp National Park
The elegant, semi-aquatic Sitatunga antelope. there are three nature trails and a rickety boaed walk around the swamp with several sitatunga viewing platforms. Other species which may be seen are the endangered de Brazza monkey, otters, giant forest squirrels, black-and – white colobus monkey, bushbuck and grey duiker.  Birdwatching  is excellent and there are no vehicles in the park.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Accommodation options in Saiwa Swamp National Park.
There is self-catering camping available in the park. Treetop House for 2 persons.

There is one camping ground and a serviced campsite near the park entrance, but you’ll need to be self-sufficient. It’s not a particularly attractive site and better value to stay at Sirikwa Safaris Campsite near by.

Best time to visit Saiwa Swamp National Park
All year round.