Kenya Top Destinations

Best time to visit All year-round
Capital Nairobi
Population 52 Million
Area 580,370km²

Introducing Kenya

Popularly known as the “Home of Authentic Safari”, Kenya is unequivocally the destination for unique, authentic, adventurous, extraordinary and memorable wildlife safaris and Beach holidays in Africa. Kenya has over 45 national parks, game reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and conservancies. It prides itself on being the home to Africa’s most iconic safaris, which offer magnificent natural beauty, breathtaking scenic views, authentic cultural encounters, and spectacular game-viewing experiences that offer adventurous, magical experiences like no other.

Overview

Kenya Safari Experience

From the thrills and spills of the “Great Migration” of over 1,5 million wildebeest, 400,000+ zebras, 12000+ eland and 300,000+Grant’s Gazelles crossing the southern Serengeti to the Masai Mara dubbed as the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth, It is also home to the famous Big 5 ( Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard and African Buffalo). The country is also renowned for safaris due to the BBC television show The Big Cat Diary. This long-running nature documentary series followed the lives of Africa's big cats in Kenya's Maasai Mara. It is also famous due to the epic romantic drama film Out of Africa movie, starring Meryl Steep and Robert Redford. The film is based on Danish Author Karen Blixen's autobiography, Out of Africa.

The Kenyan coastline is a tropical paradise with a reputation for having some of the best beaches in the world. With soothingly warm turquoise waters, powder-soft white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, a beautiful coral reef and a home for many sea life. It is ideal for everyone to relax and unwind.

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maasai mara game reserve

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

The Masai Mara is a northern extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti, and is the site of the annual Great Wildebeest Migration which takes place from late July through to early October during which millions of wildebeest and thousands of zebra migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania. The Masai Mara’s Great Migration is regarded as one of the greatest wildlife spectacles and natural wonders to witness first-hand. By far the most anticipated part of this journey is the dramatic Mara River crossings that occur between July and September as the animals enter Kenya.

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amboseli national park

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is dubbed the “Home of the African Elephant”. The park covers 8000 sq km(3100 sq mil) in Kajiado County. Amboseli gets its name from the Maasai language as Empusel ( meaning salty and dusty place). It is famous for its large herds of elephants and is the best place to get close to free-ranging elephants worldwide. The park offers spectacular views of African wildlife due to the sparse vegetation, especially during dry months.

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lake nakuru national park

Lake Nakuru National Park

For a small park, Lake Nakuru really is breathtaking, with the Rift Valley escarpment, dotted with euphorbia trees, rising up from the lakeshore. Heavy mist sometimes shrouds the lake and yellow fever trees, which seem to glow in the early morning. The view from the Out of Africa Lookout is as close as you can get to the famous plane journey scene from the film ‘Out of Africa’. The main activity in Lake Nakuru is the guided game drive, which allows you to explore the park for wildlife watching and birding. In the park’s south you can see moderately impressive Makalia Falls, where waters cascade through a cleft in the rock surrounded by acacia forest. If you’re staying at The Cliff, a luxury tented camp perched on the edge of the escarpment, you can also enjoy a boat excursion on the lake.

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aberdare national park

Aberdare National Park

Aberdare National Park promises an experience unlike anywhere else in Kenya. The dense mountain forests of the Aberdares have a rich history, with the caves and forests here a refuge for Mau Mau rebels during colonial times. More recently, the park’s elevated tree hotels allow you to observe wildlife coming to waterholes (or salt licks) in pristine forest habitat without even leaving your room. It’s a remarkably rewarding way to see animals that are otherwise difficult to spot in the dense vegetation. Game drives are possible but require patience if you’re to see the birds and wildlife that inhabit the forest. Take time to allow your eyes to adjust to the dim forest light. You can also hike along forest trails, which is a fantastic way to explore the park.

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lewa conservancy

Lewa Conservancy

Lewa Conservancy is home to diverse wildlife species, which include the famous Big Five (Elephants, Rhinos, Cape Buffalos, Leopards & Lions). Other wildlife includes Cheetahs, Serval Cats, Wild Dogs, the rare and endangered Black Rhinos, and Sitatunga ( a swamp-dwelling antelope). Lewa is also among the few places in Kenya where one can spot the unique Nothern speciality species, including the Reticulated Giraffes, the Somali Ostrich Gerenuks, Beisa Oryxes and the Grevy Zebras. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is home to 12% of Kenya’s eastern black rhinoceros population and approximately 350 Grevy zebras, the largest single population in the world. Choosing Lewa/ Borana as your next safari destination, you will play an essential role in safeguarding wildlife and nurturing local communities. Lewa Borana's landscape is lush, attracting over 493 bird species, making it a top destination for avid birdwatchers.

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meru national park

Meru National Park

Meru National Park covers 336 sq mi (870 sq km). The park is located in northeast Kenya and has remarkable, remote, unspoiled terrain and rugged nature. The park is picturesque due to its diverse nature, which consists of rainforests, swamps, rivers, bushes, grassland, termite mounds, and acacia trees. Meru National Park sits on the equator, bisected by 13 rivers and abundant meandering mountain-fed streams with doum palms. No wonder that’s where it got its name: “complete wilderness”. Meru National Park is known for its substantial diversity of wildlife species compared to other Kenyan Parks.

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nairobi national park

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park is located 7km from Nairobi City, the capital of Kenya. The park covers an area of 117.21 sq km (45.26 sq mi) and is smaller than most other wildlife national parks in Kenya. Despite the city's proximity and smaller size, the park boasts a plethora of wildlife, with over 100 mammal species recorded. Nairobi National Park is one of the most successful parks for endangered black rhinoceros sanctuaries in Kenya and is home to about 101 black rhinos and 11 southern white rhinos. The park has vast open grassland plains, scattered acacia bushes, and a picturesque backdrop of the city skyscrapers. Over 500 bird species, migratory and endemic, are recorded in the park, making it a top destination for birdwatching experiences.

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ol pejeta conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 360 square kilometer wildlife conservancy situated in Central Kenya’s Laikipia County. It lies between the foothills of the Aberdares and the magnificent snow-capped Mount Kenya. The conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals including the ‘Big Five’ (the lion, the African elephant, the Cape buffalo, the leopard, and the rhinoceros) and the world’s last two remaining northern white rhinos. It is also home to a number of endangered species such as the black rhino, Grevy’s zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, and Jackson’s hartebeest. The Conservancy is recognized for its innovative approach to conservation, which includes the integration of wildlife and livestock, community development, and the use of modern technology for wildlife protection. It is also the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.

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samburu national reserve

Samburu National Reserve

Nestled in the rugged terrains of Northern Kenya, the Samburu Game Reserve is a sanctuary of untamed beauty and unparalleled biodiversity. This pillar page aims to be your definitive guide to this remarkable destination, offering a deep dive into its unique ecosystem, the indigenous Samburu community, and the plethora of activities that await you. Whether you’re an avid wildlife enthusiast or a first-time safari-goer, Samburu Game Reserve promises an experience that is both exhilarating and enlightening. Unlike its more famous counterparts like the Maasai Mara, Samburu Game Reserve offers a more secluded and intimate experience. Its semi-arid landscape is adorned with acacia trees, thorny shrubs, and the Ewaso Ng’iro River, which serves as a lifeline for the region’s flora and fauna. The reserve is home to unique species that are not commonly found in other Kenyan parks, such as the Grevy’s zebra, the reticulated giraffe, and the Gerenuk, also known as the “giraffe gazelle.”

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tsavo east national park

Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East National Park is among the best places in Kenya to see rhinos, and there’s a good chance that you’ll spot lions and an extensive portfolio of other safari species. Whether you visit the park as a precursor to a longer safari, a final goodbye to Kenya, or the main event, Nairobi NP deserves as much time as you can give it. Nairobi NP is a sampler for Kenya’s safari landscapes, but with city buildings on the horizon (which can make for some unusual wildlife pictures). You enter the park along a track that descends through dry woodland before the panorama of savannah grasslands opens up before you. Elsewhere in the park, there are waterholes, riverine woodlands and rolling grasslands. In the park’s south, the Athi River Track shadows the river. Tsavo East is home to four of the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo). Although the park officially has rhino, the species hasn’t been seen here in years. The park is a stronghold for elephants, and you’ll commonly find them with a reddish appearance from the distinctive red soil of the area. Tsavo is also famous for its maneless lions.

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tsavo west national park

Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park has a rugged, arid beauty, with varied landscapes of dense woodlands, rocky outcrops, and volcanic hills and lava flows. The jagged Ngulia Hills run like a spine through the park. Underpinning everything here is the park’s black volcanic soil and Tsavo’s famous red dust. A small number of rivers (most seasonal, some year-round) meander through the park, but Mzima Springs is like a verdant oasis. Tsavo West National Park is a real wilderness destination. All of the Big Five are present, and good lion, leopard and elephant sightings are possible. Elephant herds can be found gathered at the waterholes. However, wildlife densities are lower than in some of the more popular parks in Kenya. There is a good variety of animals though with many dry-country specials, including the shy lesser kudu and the rare fringe-eared oryx.

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