Ruma National Park
Facts and practical information
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. 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. The park is located in the vast Lambwe Valley. ()
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Wildlife
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Rothschild's giraffe
Rothschild's giraffe, scientifically known as Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi, is one of the most endangered giraffe subspecies, with approximately 1,669 individuals remaining in the wild as of 2016. Also referred to as the Baringo giraffe or Ugandan giraffe, this...
Mammals
Hyena
Hyenas, or hyaenas, are captivating carnivorous mammals belonging to the Hyaenidae family. Despite there being only four extant species, hyenas play a crucial role in African ecosystems. Intriguingly, although they are more closely related to cats and civets, hyenas...
Mammals
Tsetse fly
Tsetse flies, also known as tik-tik flies, are large, blood-feeding insects found in tropical Africa. Belonging to the genus Glossina, these flies are obligate parasites, meaning they rely exclusively on the blood of vertebrates for sustenance.
Insects
Cape (African) Buffalo, Bushcow
The African buffalo, also known as the Cape buffalo, is a formidable bovine species native to sub-Saharan Africa. Comprising several subspecies, the Cape buffalo is the largest and most prevalent in Southern and Eastern Africa.
Mammals
Blue swallow
The blue swallow, a delightful small bird from the swallow family, belongs to the order Passeriformes. These birds exhibit similar habits and appearances to other aerial insectivores like martins and swifts. Blue swallows breed in the mountainous regions of Africa...
Birds
Homa Bay