Saiwa Swamp National Park
Getting There
Kenya Parks
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the DK Eyewitness Guide to Kenya.
Your entry point to the country will most likely be Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 15km/9mi southeast of the capital city Nairobi.
Saiwa Swamp National Park is located about 400km/248mi northwest of Nairobi; allow at least 8 hours* for the drive. The closest large town is Kitale, 25km/15mi to the southwest. The small Kitale Airport (KIT) lies another 8km/5mi southwest of town.
Most people who visit Saiwa Swamp do so as part of an extended safari to western Kenya. Other popular destinations here include Kakamega Forest, which lies about 150km/93mi (4 hours’ drive*) to the south of Saiwa Swamp, or Mount Elgon National Park, 55km/34mi (up to 1½ hours*) to the west.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), and what tickets would cost.
Domestic Flights
Charter flights that shuttle you between parks and reserves are booked by tour operators as part of your safari package. Domestic flights from Nairobi leave from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of the city. Domestic flights to Kitale can be booked with the following:
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our Getting There – Kenya page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.