Marsabit National Park

The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife such as Elephants, rhinos, lions, Buffalo and leopards. Other animals that can be spotted coming to drink at the lake are Buffalo, sunis and bushbuck. Black-and-white colobus and blue monkeys are often around as well. On the lower slopes of the forest of the park, marked by scrubland, there are populations of olive baboons, vervet monkeys, Peter's gazelles, beisa oryxes, striped hyenas, caracals and aardwolves.

The downside of Marsabit is that the forest is so thick that game viewing is very challenging. However, it can be very rewarding if you have patience. The Park is home to the greatest number of graceful Greater Kudu Antelope and the rare Grevy's Zebra and Reticulated Giraffe. Other forest antelopes to look out for are three species of duiker: the common, red and grey duiker. The park also shelters the rare Peters’ gazelle.

Marsabit National Park can be visited all year round. However, the best time for wildlife viewing will be in the Dry season from June to September as animals are easier to observe as they congregate near freshwater sources, rainfall is minimal, foliage is less dense and mosquito levels are reduced. The heaviest rain is in April and May, so these months are less ideal.

The park contains some 350 species of birds in total, of which 52 are birds of prey. The park has many extinct volcanic craters known as Gofs. One of the largest of these is Gof Sokorte Guda which has Lake Paradise at the bottom of it. The lake is ringed with scenic forest and the birding is fantastic. It is also a refuge for the rare Lammergeyer Vulture and is known for the diversity of its butterfly species.

Any season will be remunerating for birders visiting Marsabit National Park. Nonetheless, if conceivable, November and April ought to be stayed away from as the rains in these months might meddle with your arrangements. For the most part, a ton of the park's more unusual specials are inhabitants, so they can be spotted at any time. November to April sees the appearance of migrant species.

Marsabit National Park can be visited all year round. However, the best time for wildlife viewing will be in the Dry season from June to September as animals are easier to observe as they congregate near freshwater sources, rainfall is minimal, foliage is less dense and mosquito levels are reduced. The heaviest rain is in April and May, so these months are less ideal.