Kora-Nationalpark

IUCN Category II - National Park

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The Kora National Park is a national park in the province of Coast, Kenya. The 1788 km ² extensive area has been designated in 1973 by the Kenyan government as a sanctuary and declared a National Park in 1989. The park has become known among other things, by George Adamson ( " Born Free "). Adamson lived from 1970 until his assassination by poachers in 1989 in Kora National Park. He was buried near his former camp.

The National Park is located about 280 kilometers northeast of Nairobi and Thika and Mwingi is reachable by land. It is a very dry area, which is covered mainly of thorn trees and scrub. At the northern border of the Tana River, the largest river in Kenya flows. A bridge over the Tana connects the park with the Meru National Park. The river has several rapids and waterfalls and is the main water source in the area. In the park, there are striking rocks and island mountains that can be climbed.

Before the area was placed under protection, it was an important grazing area for the semi-nomadic Somali and Borana.

Although there are many unpaved roads, but no tourist infrastructure. For travelers who are eager to see many animals, the park is not recommended. For the park, which is target of poachers from inhabited by Somali northeast region of the country repeatedly visit, must be obtained officially an approval by the Kenya Wildlife Service ( Langata in Nairobi ).

In the Kora National Park 500 insects and 40 species of reptiles have been recorded. Also, elephants, kudu, wild dogs, hyenas, leopards and cheetahs were spotted in the park. Frequently encountered are antelopes, ostriches and buffalo.

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