Ruma National Park is the only terrestrial park in Kenya's Nyanza Province. Dubbed the "Last Retreat of the Roan Antelope", the park protects the only indigenous population of rare roan antelopes within Kenya. At present, the population is on the verge of extinction with individual populations numbering approximately 40.[1] The park was established in 1966 as Lambwe Valley Game Reserve. It was later renamed “Ruma” after one of Kenya's most powerful wizard, the much feared Gor Mahia who lived around the park (affiliated to Gor Mahia F.C.). The park is located in the vast Lambwe Valley.
Over 400 species of birds have been recorded in the park, making it an Important Bird Area. The rare intra-African migrant, the blue swallow (Hirundo atrocaerulea) is one such avian species.
Park entry and chargesedit
The park is accessible from two gates, the Main Gate (Kamato Gate) and Nyatoto Gate. Payment is cashless [2]
^"Visit Africa: Ruma National Park, Kenya". visitafrica.site. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
^"Cashless payment at KWS Parks and Reserves points of access | Kenya Wildlife Service". Kws.go.ke. 2017-01-27. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
External linksedit
Kws.org: Ruma National Park info + facts sheet
January 01, 1970
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