Nyiri Desert

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Nyiri Desert, also called The Nyika or Taru Desert, is a desert in southern Kenya. It sits east of Lake Magadi and lies between Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park, and Nairobi National Park. Much of Kajiado County is part of the Nyiri Desert. The area stays dry mainly because Mount Kilimanjaro blocks rain, creating a rain shadow.