Saiwa Swamp National park — Attraction in Trans-Nzoia County

A tiny park with a good network of walking trails including still passable (barely) boardwalks crossing the swamp. Several rickety observation towers give good views. We had great looks at the sitatunga, but come early. The campground is truely beautiful and seems well maintained. Sadly we didn't have our gear in order to stay. The guidebook is better than most and well worth the 350. Birding is tough in the dense thickets. We saw usual herons, Ross' Tutacco, Grey Crowned Crane, Blue...

Well basically you got a hiking trail over 10 km and your on your own . The paths aren't well maintained so leave your kids at home! Make sure you take enough to drink . And cross the wood bridges only one person at the time some are dangerous and walk on the outside rafters to prevent falling trough . It's a nice place but needs alot of work and funding the crude payment system don't help they don't accept mpesa and only foreign currency 💲 which also explains why nobody is going...

Saiwa swamp The smallest National Park in Kenya that offers you the luxury of walking while reminiscing the beauty therein. Brags of over 270 species of birds and home the endangered Sitatunga antelope. View points in strategic places along the swamp are a clever way of giving visitors extensive and clear panoramic view of the extensive swamp and its flora and fauna. Your experience is enriched when accompanied by a guide. I recommend Maurice Sinyerere of +254...