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Chyulu Hills
Chyulu Hills is a national park in Kenya, established in 1983, covering 741 km² (286 sq mi). It is the #10 largest of Kenya's 29 national parks. Mountain range of volcanic origin in Kenya..
- Area
- 741 km²
- Established
- 1983
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ASV · 67 km
Nearest airports to Chyulu Hills
- 1 ASV67 kmstraight line
- 2 JRO126 kmstraight line
- 3 ARK160 kmstraight line
Arusha, TanzaniaMore about Chyulu Hills
Chyulu Hills is one of 29 national parks in Kenya — Mountain range of volcanic origin in Kenya.. It covers 741 km² (74,100 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #10 largest national park in Kenya (2.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1983, 43 years ago — the first national parks in Kenya date back to 1593. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Chyulu Hills
The closest airport is Amboseli Airport (ASV), about 67 km away — around 1 h 26 min by car; alternatively Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO, 126 km). Other national parks within reach include Amboseli National Park (392 km²), Kilimanjaro National Park (756 km²), Tsavo West National Park (9,065 km²) and Tsavo East National Park (11,747 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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