Saiwa Swamp National Park
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LocationRift Valley Province, 
Kenya
KenyaNearestcityKitale
Coordinates1°6′N 35°7′E / 1.100°N 35.117°E
Area3 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
| Saiwa Swamp National Park | |
|---|---|
 Main gate | |
  Location of Saiwa Swamp National Park | |
| Location | Rift Valley Province, Kenya |
| Nearest city | Kitale |
| Coordinates | 1°6′N 35°7′E / 1.100°N 35.117°E |
| Area | 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | Kenya Wildlife Service |
Saiwa Swamp National Park is located near Kitale, in Trans-Nzoia County, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It is the smallest national park in Kenya, only 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi), and was created as a habitat for the Sitatunga, a rare aquatic antelope. There is a variety of wildlife at the park, including trees, birds, insects and reptiles.[1][2]
