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Shaba National Reserve
Shaba National Reserve is a national park in Kenya, established in 1974, covering 239 km² (92 sq mi). It is the #13 largest of Kenya's 29 national parks. A protected area in Isiolo County in northern Kenya to the east of the Samburu and Buffalo Springs national reserves. Together, the three reserves form a large protected area..
- Area
- 239 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- NYK · 118 km
Nearest airports to Shaba National Reserve
- 1 NYK118 kmstraight line
- 2 NBO241 kmstraight line
- 3 WIL247 kmstraight line
More about Shaba National Reserve
Shaba National Reserve is one of 29 national parks in Kenya — a protected area in Isiolo County in northern Kenya to the east of the Samburu and Buffalo Springs national reserves. Together, the three reserves form a large protected area.. It covers 239 km² (23,910 ha) — about 2.3 times the size of Paris, making it the #13 largest national park in Kenya (0.7% 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 Shaba National Reserve
The closest airport is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 118 km away — around 2 h 34 min by car; alternatively Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO, 241 km). Other national parks within reach include Buffalo Springs National Reserve (131 km²), Meru National Park (870 km²), Mount Kenya National Park (693 km²) and Kora National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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