Malka Mari National Park

The park spans 876 square kilometers along the Dawa River, featuring semi-arid grasslands and riparian woodlands near the Kenya-Ethiopia border.

The Kenyan government established Malka Mari National Park in 1989 to protect the natural ecosystems and wildlife populations in the North Eastern Province.

Nomadic herders of the Gurreh community move through the park's territory, maintaining their traditional way of life in this remote region.

Access to the park requires either a lengthy journey via the A2 Northern Road or chartering a plane to one of two available airstrips.

The park contains the Malkamari fort, valleys, hills, and the Awara Plains, with crocodiles and Somali giraffes inhabiting the territory.

Location: North Eastern Province

Inception: 1989

GPS coordinates: 4.18499,40.77120

Latest update: March 20, 2025 09:59