Mwea National Reserve

Mwea

The Mwea National Reserve is located within Mbeere District, in Eastern Province, a distance of about 200km from Nairobi. The reserve is bound by the Tana River to the south while the eastern boundary conforms to the Thiba River and Kamburu Dam while the northern boundary is marked by an electric fence that protects animals from invading nearby settlements. The reserve is co-managed by Kenya Wildlife Service and Mbeere County Council. The Mwea National Reserve, savannah ecosystem comprises small hills with bushy vegetation and scattered large trees. Other areas are open grasslands while along the main rivers, large trees with thick undergrowth are found. Trees mainly found within the ecosystem are the different Acacia species and baobab trees.  The ecosystem’s main features are the meeting point of rivers Tana and Thiba, Samburu, and Masinga hydroelectric dams, which harbor a variety of biodiversity.

Uniqueness

• Over 200 species of birds, Mwea is renowned for its water birds and waders.
• The park also has two islands worth visiting that can give you a great treat on your visit to the spots, with a boat ride to allow you to spot some hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species as well.
• A guided game drive will reward you with a great experience upon your visit as there is much wildlife to spot here including a number of the big 5 that are often seen on several occasions.
• Bird watching can be done through the game drive or boat trip to the Islands to spot some water birds.
• A boat trip on the lake is rewarding as you’re able to spot many hippos, crocodiles, and birds during your ride on this beautiful water body.
• Keep your eyes on the lake showers are the number of wildlife come to drink water, you may spot a rare one as well.