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Saiwa Swamp National Park
Saiwa Swamp National Park is a national park in Kenya, established in 1974, covering 3.0 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #25 largest of Kenya's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 3.0 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- EDL · 79 km
Nearest airports to Saiwa Swamp National Park
- 1 EDL79 kmstraight line
- 2 KIS139 kmstraight line
- 3 SRT180 kmstraight line
Soroti, UgandaMore about Saiwa Swamp National Park
Saiwa Swamp National Park is one of 29 national parks in Kenya. It covers 3.0 km² (300 ha) — about 1.5 times the size of Monaco, making it the #25 largest national park in Kenya (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 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 Saiwa Swamp National Park
The closest airport is Eldoret International Airport (EDL), about 79 km away — around 1 h 42 min by car; alternatively Kisumu International Airport (KIS, 139 km). Other national parks within reach include Mount Elgons national park (169 km²), Mount Elgon National Park (1,279 km²), Lake Nakuru National Park (188 km²) and Ruma National Park (120 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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