Kenya’s National Parks
Visit Kenya’s Smallest National Park
Saiwa Swamp Park is Kenya’s smallest park and is an authentic heaven for nature lovers seeking peaceful adventures and outdoor wellness experiences.
Saiwa boasts over 372 recorded bird species and is designated an Important Bird Area (IBA). The park’s rich botanical diversity is showcased through labelled tree species along forest trails, including the famous Meru oak tree, making every walk educational and immersive. Visitors can enjoy guided nature walks, gentle hikes, birdwatching, and mindful outdoor activities.
Total Area
2.9 km²
Elevation
1,820 - 1,880 m
Signature Experiences
Explore Kenya’s Smallest National Parks
Spot Sitatunga Antelope
Sitatunga antelopes are a rare species of antelopes that have specialised elongated hooves for walking through thick mud.
Spot Herbivores
Walking Safaris
Responsible Tourism
Broadwalks & Watchtowers
Elevated wooden paths cross the wetland edges, giving you a direct line of sight over the tall reeds.
Enjoy Broadwalks
Scenic Landscapes
Spot Rare Wildlife
Visit Treetop Huts
Stilted viewing platforms that can provide an elevated angle above the canopy and swamp floor, which are perfect for early morning scans.
Treetop Stays
Scenic Landscapes
Immersive Safaris
Birdwatching
Over 300 species of birds live in this tiny 3-square kilometre park, including the grey-crowned crane, lesser jacana, and various colourful sunbirds
Endangered Species
Photography Tours
Responsible Tourism
Forest Trails
Unguided paths wind through the riverine forest where monkeys and smaller mammals hide.
Walking Safaris
Immersive Tours
Responsible Safaris
Spot Primates
See striking bearded swamp monkeys, colobus, and vervet monkeys ruling Kenya’s forests, active through the first forest canopy.
Rare Primates
Photography Tours
Off-beat Safaris
Our Commitment
Protecting Kenya’s Smallest National Park and Swamp Reserves
Saiwa Swamp National Park provides a conducive environment for academic research and environmental learning. At Safarizo, we partner with local reserve and park authorities to enhance conservation and eco-tourism awareness among national and international tourists/guests.
Sustainable Eco-tourism
Low-impact visitor management ensures endangered birds and other wildlife remain undisturbed for generations.
Local Community Support
Partnering with the national park’s authority to create alternative livelihoods and conservation education for ecosensitive tourism.
Our Commitment
Responsible Tourism
OUR PURPOSE
Protect Kenyan Species
Kenya Safaris
Frequently Asked Questions.
The best time to visit Saiwa Swamp National Park is during the dry season from December to March, when the weather is mostly sunny, and the walking trails are firm.
The best time of the day to visit Saiwa Swamp National Park is early morning at sunrise (6:00 AM) or late in the afternoon during dusk.
You can reach Saiwa Swamp National Park by driving or taking public transport from Nairobi through Kitale, or by flying into the nearby airstrip.
Yes, Saiwa Swamp National Park is exceptionally well-suited for birdwatching, hosting over 370 recorded bird species within Kenya's smallest national park.
- East African Citizen: KES 500 for adults and KES 250 for children.
- Kenya Resident: KES 675 for adults and KES 350 for children.
- African Citizen: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children.
- Non-Resident (International): USD 40 for adults and USD 20 for children.
