Protected Area · Kenya
Shaba National Reserve
Shaba National Reserve is a protected area in Kenya, covering 59,083 acres (23,910 ha), established in 1974.
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Kenya |
| Area | 59,083 acres (23,910 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 0.6500° N, 37.8333° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Shaba National Reserve
Shaba National Reserve is a protected area in Isiolo County in northern Kenya to the east of the Samburu and Buffalo Springs national reserves. Together, the three reserves form a large protected area. The Shaba reserve has dramatic scenery including river-side forests, scattered woodlands and dry grasslands dominated by the Shaba Hill volcano. The plentiful wildlife relies on waterholes and marshes scattered throughout the reserve. Shaba is home to the endangered Grevy's zebra and the rare Williams's lark. Shaba was the setting for the book and film Born Free, for the film Out of Africa and for the reality show Survivor: Africa.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · Nairobi, Kenya · 149.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shaba National Reserve?
Shaba National Reserve is in Kenya (0.6500° N, 37.8333° E).
When was Shaba National Reserve established?
Shaba National Reserve was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Shaba National Reserve?
Shaba National Reserve covers 59,083 acres (23,910 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q762107 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaba_National_Reserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).