By Road: Kora is located 280 km north-east of Nairobi. Access is via Thika to Mwingi then north-east through Kyuso village.  Alternative routes include

• Nairobi - Thika -Mwingi- Tseikuru - Kaningo Gate.
• Nairobi - Thika - Mwingi - Tseikuru - Masyungwa Gate - Kampi ya Simba.
• Nairobi - Embu - Meru National Park - Adamson’s Gate.
• Nairobi - Nanyuki - Meru National Park - Adamson’s Gate.

Adamson’s Bridge that cuts across Tana River links Kora and Meru National Parks. The road network requires a 4WD throughout the year

By Air: The park can be accessed through three airstrips namely; Kyethoni, and Kampi ya Simba airstrips in Kora and Masanduku airstrip in Meru National Park.

MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen  (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/ ) via MPesa, Visa Card, RTGS ,Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Special Services/Activities:

Security/Guided tour per guide:

 Ksh. 1,720 – up to 4 hours

 Ksh. 3,015 – Over 4 hours

River Rafting(Per person):

 Ksh. 1,720

Vehicle Charges per Day:

No. of Seats KSH.

 Less than 6 seats 300

 6-12 seats 1,030

 13-24seats 2,585

 25-44 seats 4,050

 45 seats and above 5,000

The Adamsons Bridge, Wildlife along Tana river, the Adamsons Camp - Kampi ya Simba which is the former home for George and Joy Adamson, Pristine wilderness, Inselbergs, Tana River with Adamson's Falls, Grand Falls and Kora rapids, diverse birdlife, George Adamson's grave, fishing in Tana River and safaris to the national park.

Park Size

1,787 sq. Km

Climate

The climate is favorable (Hot and Dry), all year round therefore you should make an effort to visit the park and enjoy the marvels of the nature.

When to go

All year round

The park prides itself for the history of the coming together of Joy Adamson’s best-selling book “Born Free”. The script is based on the Adamsons’ lives and research on lions and cheetahs. George and his spouse Joy Adamson are best known through the movie Born Free. The movie based on a true story of Elsa the lioness; an orphaned cub they had had rescued, raised and later released into the wild. This story line is a great puller of safari lovers to the park.

Wildlife found in the park include; elephants, lesser kudus, wild dogs, striped and spotted hyenas, leopards, lions and cheetahs. There are about 500 species of insects and 40 reptile’s species in the park.

Visitors can enjoy bird watching, hiking, river rafting, fishing, rock climbing, camping and visits to the George Adamson's grave. 

Kora National Park plays host to the annual memorial that celebrates the legendary conservationist George Adamson, famously known as 'the father of lions' or ‘Baba ya Simba.’ The event informs and educates visitors about Adamson’s role in the protection of wildlife while reminding the world of the conservationist’s passion.

While the park doesn’t offer self-catering accommodation options, visitors keen on staying overnight can opt to camp. 

Camping:

Special Campsite;

• Ekime

For this category, only camping grounds are provided. The visitor is required to reserve the special campsite well in advance for exclusive use as  well as  bring with them source of fire and other necessities.

*Reservation of special campsites is done through the park warden or through KWS headquarters reservations desk; reservations@kws.go.ke 

*Prevailing camping rates apply per person per day for both special and public campsites excluding other park charges.

Email: koramwingi@gmail.com