Hot and arid, beautifully dotted with hectares of superbly rugged rocky land, Nasolot National Reserve is located to the North of Mount Mtelo. Remotely located, few visitors have had a chance to be in the presence of this subtly disturbed space on earth. Standing impressively on the periphery of the reserve is the Nasolot Hill surrounded by magnificently rolling rocky outcrops that makes for spectacular views of scenic landscapes. The plains are interrupted by the impressive Sekess hills, a continuation of the Cherangani ridges.
To the north, the reserve is bordered by a section of the Turkwell River and the Wei Wei River bounds it to the east. It has an important ecosystem with river valleys and flood plains, which support evergreen forests dominated by fig and acacia trees and many types of papyrus and sedge. Birdlife is exceptionally rich and varied and includes the white-crested turacos, Abyssinian ground hornbills, superb starlings and Abyssinian rollers. Such variety would sure delight any avid birder.
Located right inside the reserve is the Turkwell Dam, a hydroelectric dam at the head of a gorge harnessing the waters of the Turkwell River. The waters stretch westwards between the hills forming a huge water mass that is home to a large variety of birdlife. Visitors to this paradise can enjoy spectacular views from Nasolot Hill, bird watching, camping, fishing and nature walks. Game viewing for wildlife such as Elephant, lesser kudu, bushbuck, duiker, lion, leopard, Kirk’s dik-dik, spotted hyena, jackal, impala, Sykes’ monkey, beisa and fringe-eared Oryx, waterbuck, olive baboon, buffalo, gazelle and hippo.
