Kenya · national park
Sibiloi National Park
Sibiloi National Park is a national park in Kenya, established in 1973, covering 1,571 km² (607 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Kenya's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 1,571 km²
- Established
- 1973
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BCO · 200 km
Nearest airports to Sibiloi National Park
- 1 BCO200 kmstraight line
- 2 AMH269 kmstraight line
- 3 SRT391 kmstraight line
Jinka, Ethiopia
Soroti, UgandaMore about Sibiloi National Park
Sibiloi National Park is one of 29 national parks in Kenya. It covers 1,571 km² (157,085 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #3 largest national park in Kenya (4.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1973, 53 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 Sibiloi National Park
The closest airport is Jinka Airport (BCO), about 200 km away — around 4 h 21 min by car; alternatively Arba Minch Airport (AMH, 269 km). Other national parks within reach include Mago National Park (5,061 km²), Omo National Park (4,068 km²), Marsabit National Park (1,554 km²) and Marsabit National Reserve (1,373 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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