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Regional mapping and geographic distribution of protected landscapes near Lambwe Valley

National Parks and Protected Areas Located in the Vicinity of Ruma National Park

Discover the network of protected areas and national parks clustered within the regional geography surrounding Ruma National Park. This geographic overview highlights neighboring conservation sites, providing essential context on how these landscapes relate to the terrain of the Lambwe Valley and broader western Kenya.

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Kenya's last stronghold for the endangered roan antelope in the Lambwe Valley

Ruma National Park

Ruma National Park is the only terrestrial protected area in Kenya's Nyanza Province, situated in the expansive Lambwe Valley near Homa Bay. Established originally as the Lambwe Valley Game Reserve in 1966 and gazetted as a national park in 1983, this park holds exceptional conservation significance as the last refuge for Kenya's only indigenous population of roan antelopes. The park covers approximately 120 square kilometers of varied terrain and supports a remarkable diversity of wildlife, including over 400 recorded bird species, making it recognized as an Important Bird Area. Ruma represents a critical conservation stronghold in western Kenya, protecting both endangered large mammals and significant avian habitats within a relatively small but ecologically vital protected area.

Location
Kenya
Park type
National park
Established
1983
Area
120 km²
Ruma National Park Protected Landscape
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Nearby parks around Ruma National Park

This regional map shows the same 19 nearby parks ranked below around Ruma National Park. Select a ranked marker to highlight that park’s boundary where boundary data is available.
Reference park: Ruma National ParkRanked nearby park19 nearby parks shown
19 nearby parks

Distance ranked park geography and surrounding protected landscapes

Parks and Protected Areas Geographically Near Ruma National Park

Examine the ranked collection of protected areas situated geographically near Ruma National Park by boundary separation and directional context. Structured environmental comparisons reveal how surrounding regional park ecosystems differ across the broader geographic expanse.
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National parkMara Region
About 101 km away#1 closest

South

Serengeti National Park: National Park Atlas and Protected Landscape Discovery

Explore savanna grasslands, regional geography, and mapped park boundaries.

Serengeti National Park, a significant national park within Tanzania's Mara Region, offers an unparalleled view into a vast protected landscape. This page provides access to the park's geographic identity, its defining savanna ecosystem, and its role as a critical component of the regional atlas. Understand the mapped extent of its protected boundaries and the unique natural context that supports its renowned wildlife.

Area
14,763 km²
Established
1940
IUCN
II
Visitors
350K annual
Serengeti National Park Atlas
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National parkKenya
About 197 km away#2 closest

East

Lake Nakuru National Park

Geographic boundaries, terrain analysis, and ecosystem context.

Lake Nakuru National Park, in Kenya. Landscapes: lakes, wetlands, and grasslands.

Area
188 km²
Established
1961
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
Explore Lake Nakuru National Park Geography
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National parkUganda
About 199 km away#3 closest

North

Mount Elgon National Park

Explore volcanic terrain, unique cave systems, and diverse montane landscapes.

Mount Elgon National Park, in Uganda. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and valleys.

Area
1,279 km²
Established
1968
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Mount Elgon National Park Protected Area
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National parkTrans-Nzoia County
About 214 km away#4 closest

Northeast

Saiwa Swamp National Park National Park: Mapped Protected Area in Trans-Nzoia County

Explore the geographic context and protected landscape features.

Saiwa Swamp National Park serves as a vital national park within Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya, offering a unique perspective on protected lands. This page details its mapped geography and landscape characteristics, providing essential context for atlas-based exploration of its protected boundaries and regional setting. Understand the specific features that define this important conservation area.

Area
3 km²
Established
1974
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
Saiwa Swamp National Park National Park Details
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National parkNakuru County
About 228 km away#5 closest

East

Hell's Gate National Park: National Park Atlas and Mapped Landscape Exploration

Discover Nakuru County's protected terrain and geographic context.

Explore the mapped boundaries and unique geographic identity of Hell's Gate National Park, a protected national park within Kenya's Nakuru County. This detailed atlas view focuses on the park's natural landscape and its place within the regional geography, offering structured discovery of its protected terrain and surrounding context. Understand the visual and geographic essence of this significant conservation area.

Area
68.25 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Hell's Gate National Park Atlas
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National parkKenya
About 244 km away#6 closest

East

Mount Longonot National Park: Kenya's Mapped Protected Landscape for Atlas Exploration

Discover the natural terrain and park boundaries.

Mount Longonot National Park serves as a vital protected area within Kenya, offering a focused lens for geographical exploration. This national park's defined landscape and mapped boundaries provide essential context for understanding its place in the broader regional geography. Ideal for users seeking detailed information on protected territories, Mount Longonot National Park offers insights into Kenya's natural heritage through an atlas-centric approach.

Scope
Terrestrial
Mount Longonot National Park Atlas
National parkMwanza Region
About 261 km away#7 closest

Southwest

Saanane Island National Park: Tanzania National Park with Mapped Protected Landscape Identity

Discover its geographic context within Mwanza Region and atlas exploration value.

Saanane Island National Park represents a key protected area within the Mwanza Region of Tanzania. This detailed entry focuses on its identity as a national park, emphasizing its mapped boundaries and geographic presence. It's designed for users seeking a structured understanding of its landscape context and its place within a broader atlas of protected natural areas, offering factual, geography-focused discovery.

Area
2.8 km²
Established
2013
IUCN
II
Visitors
5.3K annual
Saanane Island National Park details
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National parkNyeri County
About 274 km away#8 closest

East

Aberdare National Park: Mapped Protected Landscape in Nyeri County

National Park Geography and Atlas Context

Aberdare National Park is a protected national park located within Nyeri County, Kenya. This entry offers detailed geographic information and map context, highlighting its protected boundaries and landscape characteristics. Users can explore its regional setting, understand its specific terrain features, and discover its significance as a conservation area within the Kenyan geography. Access structured data that clarifies the park's identity as a vital protected landscape.

Area
767 km²
Established
1950
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Aberdare National Park Protected Area
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National parkKenya
About 287 km away#9 closest

East

Nairobi National Park

Explore the mapped boundaries and regional context of this Kenyan national park.

Nairobi National Park, in Kenya. Landscapes: grasslands, forests, and woodlands.

Area
117 km²
Established
1946
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
Nairobi National Park Geography
National parkGeita Region
About 328 km away#10 closest

Southwest

Rubondo Island National Park: Tanzanian National Park Geography and Mapped Boundaries

Explore the protected landscape within Geita Region.

Delve into the protected landscape of Rubondo Island National Park, a designated national park situated in Tanzania's Geita Region. This page provides essential geographic context, detailing the park's mapped boundaries and its contribution to the regional atlas. Understanding Rubondo Island National Park involves exploring its specific terrain and its significance as a protected natural area within the broader landscape.

Area
456.8 km²
Established
1965
IUCN
II
Visitors
1.5K annual
Rubondo Island National Park Atlas
National parkKenya
About 334 km away#11 closest

East

Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park: Kenya's Prominent Highland Volcanic Protected Landscape

Mapped National Park boundaries and montane forest geography.

Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park represents a vital protected natural area situated in Kenya's central highlands. Its landscape is dominated by a striking volcanic peak, offering a unique montane forest environment and significant primate habitat. This entry provides essential details for atlas exploration, focusing on the park's geographic placement, its protected landscape features, and the ecological context it represents within Kenya's protected areas system.

IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Scope
Terrestrial
Water
Minor water
Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park Atlas
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National parkKenya
About 345 km away#12 closest

East

Mount Kenya National Park

Kenya's high-altitude Afro-alpine ecosystems and mapped park boundaries.

Mount Kenya National Park, in Kenya. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and rivers.

Area
715 km²
Established
1949
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Mount Kenya National Park Atlas
A flat-style digital illustration of an open savanna with scattered acacia trees, rolling hills in the background, and a soft, warm-toned sunrise sky.
National parkKiruhura District
About 369 km away#13 closest

West

Lake Mburo National Park: Uganda's National Park in Kiruhura District

Explore its mapped boundaries and regional geography.

Delve into the protected landscape of Lake Mburo National Park, situated in Uganda's Kiruhura District. This entry provides essential geographic context, mapping its boundaries and regional setting for users interested in detailed atlas exploration of protected areas and natural landscapes.

Area
260 km²
Established
1983
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
Lake Mburo National Park Protected Area
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National parkArusha Region
About 369 km away#14 closest

Southeast

Lake Manyara National Park

Unique habitats from groundwater forests to alkaline lake shores.

Lake Manyara National Park, in Arusha Region, Tanzania. Landscapes: lakes, wetlands, and forests.

Area
648 km²
Established
1960
IUCN
II
Visitors
178.5K annual
Lake Manyara National Park Atlas
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National parkManyara Region
About 387 km away#15 closest

Southeast

Tarangire National Park: A Detailed Look at its Mapped Boundaries and Protected Landscape

National park geography in Manyara Region, Tanzania

Tarangire National Park stands as a core protected area within Tanzania's Manyara Region, offering a deep dive into its specific geographic attributes and mapped boundaries. This page provides essential atlas context for understanding the park's landscape character and its placement within the regional geography. Focus on the park's protected status and its unique natural terrain, providing a factual basis for geographic discovery and research.

Area
2,850 km²
Established
1970
IUCN
II
Visitors
161.8K annual
Tarangire National Park Protected Area
National parkTanzania
About 392 km away#16 closest

Southwest

Burigi-Chato National Park: Protected Landscape Atlas Entry for Tanzania

Explore the mapped geography and terrain of this Tanzanian national park.

Burigi-Chato National Park serves as a distinct protected area within Tanzania, detailed here for its geographic significance and atlas exploration value. Users can delve into the park's specific landscape characteristics, its protected boundaries, and its regional setting. This content is designed to support a deeper understanding of conservation lands and natural terrain within the East African context, offering a factual entry point for detailed geographic discovery.

Area
4,707 km²
Established
2019
IUCN
II
Relief
Mixed relief
Burigi-Chato National Park protected area
National parkKagera Region
About 395 km away#17 closest

West

Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Context in Kagera Region

Explore the mapped boundaries and regional setting of this national park.

Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park serves as a vital protected landscape within the Kagera Region of Tanzania. This entry facilitates a geographic discovery of the park, highlighting its mapped outlines and its role as a national park. Users can gain an understanding of its regional landscape context, providing a solid foundation for atlas-based exploration and appreciating the park's protected area status.

Area
247 km²
Established
2019
IUCN
II
Climate
Tropical
Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park Geography
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National parkArusha Region
About 397 km away#18 closest

Southeast

Arusha National Park

Explore its mapped boundaries and regional geography.

Arusha National Park, in Arusha Region, Tanzania. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and cliffs.

Area
137 km²
Established
1960
IUCN
II
Visitors
66.8K annual
Arusha National Park Protected Area Details
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National parkKenya
About 397 km away#19 closest

Southeast

Amboseli National Park

Mapped geographic context and protected area boundaries.

Amboseli National Park, in Kenya. Landscapes: wetlands, lakes, and grasslands.

Area
392 km²
Established
1974
IUCN
II
Visitors
120K annual
Amboseli National Park Protected Area
Distance methodology

Geographic measurements, not driving distances

How nearby park distances are calculated

Distances use park boundaries whenever the available geometry allows it. When one or both boundaries are missing, the mapped park locations provide a clearly labelled estimate. Every value represents straight-line geographic separation and does not use roads or routing.

Boundary distance

Calculated between the nearest points of both park boundaries.

Location-to-boundary estimate

Estimated from one mapped park location to the nearest boundary of the other park.

Mapped-location estimate

Estimated between the mapped locations of both parks.

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