Chyulu Hills

The Chyulu Range is sometimes referred to as the youngest mountain range on Earth. In fact, it consists of numerous individual volcanoes, whose craters are clearly visible, especially at the southeast end. The most recent volcanic activities also occurred there. The Sheitani volcano, which is already located in Tsavo West National Park, likely erupted only 200 years ago. The entire northeastern flank of the 80 km long and 7 km wide mountain range has been protected by a 471 sq km national park since 1983, but it is rarely visited and lacks gates or other facilities. The southwest side of the mountains, however, is covered by large Masai group ranches. In the higher mountain areas, there are still beautiful stands of jungle, while the lower regions are covered by grassland, interspersed with individual islands of trees. The region is extremely rich in wildlife, and you have a good chance of seeing congonies and eland antelopes. The forests are full of wild buffalo and monkeys, but giraffes, elephants, lions, and crocodiles can also be found at the Umani Springs in the plain at the northeastern base of the mountains. A small sensation was the discovery of a population of five black rhinos in the Chyulus who obviously feel comfortable here.

Aside from the Umani Springs near the Kibwezi climb, there is no permanent water source on the mountain. The volcanic soil is so porous that water seeps away immediately. Much of it reappears as a powerful spring at Mzima Springs in Tsavo West National Park.

Campi ya Kanzi
Umani Springs Camp

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