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Chyulu Hills.
Scenic Area - Kenya
Chyulu Hills
Kenya Scenic Area
Verdant rolling hills of endless green, great blue skies and spectacular landscape views are what the Chyulu Hills provide to nature lovers.
Hemmingway described them as the ‘green hills of Africa’. Rising to an altitude of 2,188m high and 150km long, and situated approximately 200km south-east of Nairobi, the Chyulu Hills are tucked between the famous Amboseli – Tsavo ecosystem.
Large mammals include buffalo, bushbucks, elands, elephants, leopards, giant forest hogs, bush pigs, reedbucks and giraffes along with various reptiles and insects. Horse riding, camping, mountain climbing and bird watching can be enjoyed in this hidden part of paradise.
"Verdant rolling hills of endless green, deep blue skies."
Chyulu Hills can best be accessed by plane from Nairobi or Mombasa.
Best Time to Go
July to October
Size
122km² / 82mi²
July to Septemberr
High Season
Wildlife
Giraffe, Bushbuck, Eland
Noteworthy
Scenic Landscapes
Altitude
2188m / 8178ft.
verdant green hills.
Wildlife in the Chyulu Hills
The park shelters a wide variety of wildlife which includes the critically endangered eastern black rhino and cheetah, lion and high concentrations of plains game such as wildebeest and zebra as well as elephants which normally wander in from neighboring Amboseli. The park also offers excellent bird watching site in the Lake Jipe area.
Weather & Climate
The weather in Chyulu Hills is comparable to that of Kenya in general, daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°/83°. Dry Season is from June to October and the Rainy Season from November to May with short rains in the beginning and long rains towards the end with a drier period in between.
Chyulu is a rugged wilderness still showing signs of its volcanic origins – and boasting some of the best views of Kilimanjaro.
The Best Time to Visit
Chyulu Hills can be visited year-round, but wildlife viewing is usually best in the dry months from June to October and January to February. Visits during the peak of the short rains (November), and especially during the long rains (April and May) can be very challenging.
Chyulu Hills Scenery
Chyulu Hills offer a breathtaking volcanic scenery, big black rocks lay spread out between the green hills paying testament to the volcanic origin of the mountains. The porous nature of lava rocks has helped keep the surrounding areas abundant with fresh water thus providing the perfect sanctuary for the regions ample wildlife.
Chyulu Hills
Ol Donyo Lodge
With Africa's highest mountain a constant backdrop, the views from ol Donyo are grand and breathtaking. Yet the lodge's seclusion amid the foothills of the Chyulu Hills presents guests with a truly intimate experience, a rare opportunity to be immersed in the essence of the Kenyan wilderness.
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