Bisanadi National Reserve is a wildlife reserve in Isiolo County, Kenya, it is adjacent to Meru National Park. The reserve is a home to animal species like the lion, African elephant, white rhinoceros, and African buffalo among others, minus that the reserve is well known for bird species which are over 400 species of birds
In the vast arid wilderness north of Meru National Park lies the Bisanadi National Reserve. This hot and arid bushland hosts many species of mammals including lions, elephants, cheetahs, rhinos, buffalos, and over 400 species of birds. The reserve has scenic wilderness habitats ideal for game viewing, fishing, sightseeing, and boating on the Tana and Rojewero Rivers. Nature and wilderness lovers will be delighted to camp under the stars in this remote but breathtaking space
Main attractions of the Bisanadi National Reserve.
Wildlife.
The reserve is blessed with various animal species that make the reserve more attractive to the tourists like the lions, white rhinoceros, elands, impalas, wildebeest, hartebeest, African elephants, and many others that surround the reserve.
Bird species.
Bisanadi National Reserve is a haven of various bird species which are over 400 species of birds including King Fisher, backed peck, Huggins coarser, and other migratory bird species in the reserve, the reserve apart from those listed, there are other various bird species.
Activities in Bisanadi National Reserve.
Game Viewing.
The reserve offers excellent game viewing to the guests in the reserve with an abundance of animal species like the lions, white rhinoceros, elands, giraffes, impalas, wildebeest, hartebeest, African elephants, African buffalo, cheetahs, and others. These animal species can be best sighted during the morning game drive when they are active and also during the evening game drive when they are from their shelter hides while gathering as they are looking for food, so they can be around the reserve.
Bird watching.
The Bisanadi national reserve has got over 400 species of bird species making it a birder paradise for guests who are bird lovers, the bird species in the reserve include the Kingfisher, brown-backed pecker, Huggins coaser, and many others, bird watching is best done in the morning and the evening hours.
Fishing.
Fishing activity is also done in the reserve, and this is done most especially along Tana River and River Rojewero where there are various fish species to be caught, so the guests during their visit to the reserve are always encouraged to come with their fishing gear to carry out fishing, the fishing activity gives the tourists the most awesome remembrance and unforgettable memories.
Boat Ride.
The boat ride is also done as the tourists enjoy the water in the reserve and this basically is also done in River Rojewero and the Tana Rivers, here the guests always come along with their lunch boxes while enjoying the water life in the boats.
Camping.
Camping is the most experiencing activity in the reserve, where the guests enjoy outdoor natural wilderness in the reserve, the guests pitch their tents in the reserve as they enjoy the Kenya wildlife night stars, and fire in the night while camping with their families, and friends.
Best time to visit Bisanadi National Reserve.
Bisanadi National Reserve being hot and arid can be visited annually, but those interested in a summer-like experience the best time when they can visit the park is during the drier months of January to March and then June to October.
Where to stay in Bisanadi National Reserve.
There are various accommodations in and outside the reserve so guests can access the accommodation from the surrounding areas or from Mount Meru including the accommodations that includes the Leopard Rock Lodge, Paraa Safari Lodge, and Rhino River Camp.
How to get to Bisanadi National Reserve.
Bisanadi National Reserve can either be accessed by both the air and the road means of transport from Nairobi to the reserve.
By Road Transport.
When traveling by road, it’s easily accessed through Mount Meru National Park by using the Murear gate to reach inside the reserve.
By Flight transport.
The Kenyan domestic flights can be organized to Korbessa airstrip near Mount Meru National Park.