Saiwa Swamp National Park
| Saiwa Swamp National Park | |
|---|---|
|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
  Location of Saiwa Swamp National Park | |
| Location |
Rift Valley Province,  Kenya |
| Nearest city | Kitale |
| Coordinates | 1°6′0″N 35°7′0″E / 1.10000°N 35.11667°ECoordinates: 1°6′0″N 35°7′0″E / 1.10000°N 35.11667°E |
| Area | 3 km² |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | Kenya Wildlife Service |
Saiwa Swamp National Park is located near Kitale, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It is the smallest national park in Kenya, only 3 km², and was created as habitat for the Sitatunga, a rare aquatic antelope. There are a variety of trees at the national park. [1]
References
External links
- Kenya Wildlife Service – Saiwa Swamp National Park
- World Database on Protected Areas – Saiwa Swamp National Park
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