Saiwa Swamp National Park, National park in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
Saiwa Swamp National Park is a protected wetland near Kitale with dense vegetation of papyrus and other water-loving plants. The landscape consists of shallow waterlogged areas surrounded by thick forest and marshland that create a distinct natural environment.
The park was established in 1974 to protect a rare antelope species and its natural habitat from disappearing. This action began a long effort to safeguard the delicate ecosystem for future generations.
Local people living near the swamp view it as an essential part of their landscape and way of life rather than a distant protected zone. The wetland shapes their daily activities and represents a natural resource they have learned to respect and maintain.
Visitors can walk along pathways and climb observation towers throughout the park while vehicles are not permitted to protect the environment. The elevated viewpoints allow you to watch wildlife from safe vantage points without disturbing the habitat.
The park is home to more than 370 bird species that nest and feed throughout the wetland. This remarkable diversity makes it a destination for bird watchers and nature lovers seeking to observe species found nowhere else nearby.
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