Matthews Range

Matthews Range, also known as the Lenkiyio Hills, is a range of mountains about 150 km long, stretching north to south.

Natural springs and rivers are located in the valleys of the Matthews Range. These sources of water provide for both wildlife and the local Samburu people. Often elephant, buffalo, leopard and other forest animals are spotted through the thick forest cover. Matthews Range is particularly popular with bird and butterfly watchers. The Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust has created a wildlife sanctuary in the heart of the mountains.

Many of the ancient cycads are only found in the Matthews area and nowhere else on earth.