KORA NATIONAL PARK | “The Last Wilderness”
Home to the Adamsons’ Camp – Kampi ya Simba – the former domestic of George and Joy Adamson.
The Kora National Park provides a pristine desolate tract dotted with tall inselbergs and graced via the Tana River on which the Adamson’s Falls, Grand Falls and Kora Rapids are found.
Visitors can enjoy the diverse birdlife, fishing in Tana River rock-climbing and also visit George Adamson’s grave.
Key features
The Adamsons Bridge, Wildlife along Tana river, the Adamsons Camp – Kampi ya Simba which is the former home for George and Joy Adamson, Pristine wilderness, Inselbergs, Tana River with Adamson’s Falls, Grand Falls and Kora rapids, diverse birdlife, George Adamson’s grave, fishing in Tana River and safaris to the national park.
Protected Area Type
- National Park
Park Size
- 1,787 sq. Km
Climate
- The climate is favorable (Hot and Dry), all year round therefore you should make an effort to visit the park and enjoy the marvels of the nature.
When to go
- All year round
Park Activities
- Fishing
- Game viewing
- Rock climbing
How to get there
- Roads: Kora is 280 km to the north-east of Nairobi. Access is via Thika to Mwingi then north-east through Kyuso village.
Nairobi – Thika -Mwingi- Tseikuru – Kaningo gate
Nairobi – Thika – Mwingi – Tseikuru – Masyungwa gate – Kampi ya simba
Nairobi – Embu – Meru N. Park – Adamsons gate
Nairobi – Nanyuki – Meru N. Park – Adamsons gate
- A bridge (Adamson’s Bridge) across the Tana River joins the park with Meru National Park. The park has a road network.
- Airstrips: Kyethoni airstrip, Kampi ya Simba airstrip and can also be accessed through Masanduku airstrip in Meru N. Park
- Road Network – 4WD is required throughout the year
Attractions
- Pristine wilderness, Inselbergs, Tana River with Adamson’s Falls, Grand Falls and Kora rapids, diverse birdlife George Adamson’s grave.
Park Entry Fee
| Kora National Park | Citizen | Resident | Non-Resident | ||
| Adults KSH | Child KSH | Adult KSH | Child KSH | Adult USD | Child USD |
| 300 | 215 | 300 | 215 | 52 | 35 |
* Kindly refer to the Conservation Fees document below for other services and charges
Park Resources
Contact Person:Warden Kora
Phone: +254 720 765 445,020 2321696
Postal Address:
Kora National Park,
P.O. Box 11,
Maua, Kenya
KORA NATIONAL PARK | “The Last Wilderness”
