The Matthews Mountain Range is located in Kenya's Northern Frontier and is one of the wildest areas in the country.
The only permanent river in the region, the Ewaso Ng'iro, has cut deep gorges through the mountains. It is fed by seasonal mountain streams where indigenous flowering shrubs and prehistoric cycad palms flourish. There are thick forests, craggy peaks and beautiful open clearings.
Wildlife of the Matthews Mountains
The mountains are a stronghold for many species. Herds of gazelle, oryx, ostrich, and Grévy's zebra share the pasture land with Samburu cattle. Elephant are found in great numbers whilst lion, leopard, greater kudu, waterbuck, giant forest hogs, buffalo and even wild dogs are among the other species found, together with more than 200 bird species.
The Samburu
The Mountain Range environment is being preserved for future generations of Samburu, wildlife and visitors. The Samburu themselves have received great benefits from the guests of the camp in the area, through the Conservation Fee which goes directly to the community and funds education, health care, community development and more.
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Places near Matthews Mountain Range
- Karisia Hills 60 kilometers away
- Samburu National Reserve 62 kilometers away
- Ol Lentille Conservancy 75 kilometers away
- Shaba National Reserve 76 kilometers away
- Loisaba Wilderness Conservancy 77 kilometers away
- Borana Ranch 92 kilometers away
- Il Ngwesi Group Ranch 92 kilometers away
- Lewa Wilderness Conservancy 102 kilometers away
- Sosian Lodge 121 kilometers away
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy 132 kilometers away
- Meru National Park 145 kilometers away
- The Parks & Reserves of Northern Kenya 149 kilometers away
- The Laikipia Plateau 149 kilometers away
- Lake Nakuru 220 kilometers away
- Lakes of the Great Rift Valley 220 kilometers away
- Lake Naivasha 240 kilometers away
- Nairobi 278 kilometers away
- Kenya's Northern Frontier 343 kilometers away
- Loita Hills 355 kilometers away
- Mara Naboisho Conservancy 363 kilometers away
- Mara North Conservancy 364 kilometers away
- Shompole Magadi 382 kilometers away
- Masai Mara National Reserve 391 kilometers away
- Lake Victoria 398 kilometers away
- The Chyulu Hills 417 kilometers away
- Amboseli National Park 420 kilometers away
- The Parks & Reserves of Southern Kenya 459 kilometers away
- Tsavo East National Park 468 kilometers away