KENYA DESTINATIONS - NATIONAL PARKS & GAME RESERVES
Famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the park offers a diverse range of wildlife and scenic beauty. It also has a dry Pleistocene lake basin that houses a temporary lake, Lake Amboseli, after the rains. It offers some of the best opportunities to see African animals because its vegetation is sparse due to the long dry months.
A bird lover's paradise, this park is famous for its large flocks of flamingos that gather around the lake. The park also provides sanctuary for rhinos and other wildlife.
A safari to Lake Nakuru National Park can be completed in one day or combined with a visit to Lake Naivasha and the nearby Aberdare National Park.
Known for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals cross the Mara River. It's one of the best places in the world to witness large predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Maasai Mara derives its name from the indigenous people of Kenya – the Maasai tribe – and the Mara River that cuts through the park.
A lesser-visited park with diverse habitats, including rivers, forests, and grasslands, home to lions, cheetahs, and rhinos. George and Joy Adamson pioneered research in the park by associating with cheetahs and lions, particularly “Elsa” the lioness. Joy wrote a book that was made into the famous film “Born Free”, which, in turn, brought Meru National Park to public attention.
A unique wildlife sanctuary located just outside Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. Known for its proximity to urban life, the park offers a rare mix of wildlife viewing against the backdrop of city skyscrapers. It is home to diverse wildlife including lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and more than 400 bird species. Despite its small size, the park plays a crucial role in conservation, particularly for black rhinos.
Known for its remote, rugged terrain, and unique species like the Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, and reticulated giraffe, Samburu offers a more off-the-beaten-path experience.
​Due to its remote distance and the fact that it was inaccessible for many years, the park has retained a naturally serene and quiet feeling. Besides the numerous wildlife found in this game reserve, the park is also a bird haven.
Tsavo East is the only Kenyan park that permits night drives. It is a vast park and guests will often have to be patient during game viewing activities, but the reward is great. The experienced safari guides are familiar with the game movements and season migration paths and times of Tsavo's wildlife. Some of Tsavo East's popular attractions are Mudanda Rock, Yatta Plateau and Lugard Falls.
Tsavo West has a variety of landscapes, from swamps and natural springs to rocky peaks, extinct volcanic cones, to rolling plains and sharp reddish outcrops. Wildlife can be difficult to spot because of the dense scrubs. In May 1948, a month after its conception Tsavo National Park was divided into East and West for administrative purposes.
Is a picturesque park located between Amboseli and Tsavo West in southern Kenya. The rolling volcanic hills offer stunning landscapes, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.
The park is known for its lava flows, caves, and scenic grasslands, which provide a habitat for wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, and leopards.
Is located in northern Kenya and is known for its remote and rugged beauty. The reserve is dominated by Mount Marsabit, a lush, forested extinct volcano that contrasts with the surrounding arid landscapes.
It's home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, and rare species like the Grevy's zebra.
A unique park located on the Kenya-Uganda border, centered around Mount Elgon, an extinct volcano. The park is known for its striking caves, particularly the Kitum Cave, where elephants visit to mine salt from the cave walls.
Wildlife in the park includes elephants, buffalos, leopards, and various primates, along with over 240 bird species.
Mount Kenya National Park offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the Kenyan landscape and discover the diversity of wildlife and plants in the region.
It is a popular destination for nature lovers and adventurers who want to experience nature in its untouched splendor.
Kenya's only tropical rainforest, located in the western part of the country. It is renowned for its rich biodiversity, featuring rare plant species, birds, and wildlife. The forest is home to over 300 bird species, and unique primates like the black-and-white colobus monkey. Kakamega Forest offers a peaceful and vibrant escape, filled with natural beauty and wildlife.
A hidden gem located in western Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria. It is known for being the last refuge of the rare roan antelope in Kenya. The park’s diverse landscapes include rolling savannah, wooded hills, and riverine forests, which provide habitats for various wildlife such as giraffes, buffalos, and leopards.
Is a lush indigenous forest located at the foothills of Mount Kenya. Known for its vibrant blue waterfalls and crystal-clear pools, the forest is a haven for nature lovers. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, and leopards, and features a rich birdlife. Ngare Ndare is also important for conservation, acting as a corridor for wildlife moving between Mount Kenya and the northern rangelands.
The Saiwa Swamps are known for their population of swamp antelopes, also called sitatunga. You can observe these impressive and rare antelopes in their natural habitat. There are raised boardwalks and viewing platforms that allow you to see the swamp antelope up close without disturbing them.
Known for dramatic cliffs, gorges, and geothermal activity. It’s one of the few parks where visitors can walk or cycle amidst wildlife. One of the most remarkable formations is Fischer's Tower, a freestanding rock that majestically rises into the sky and attracts climbers from all over the world.
Although Kisumu Impala Sanctuary is rather small, it is home to an impressive variety of wildlife. The park's landmark is undoubtedly the Thomson's gazelle, also known as the impala, which gives the park its name. In addition to the impressive gazelles, visitors can also observe giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, ostriches and various bird species in their natural environment.
Lake Elementaita and the Soysambu Conservancy are two remarkable conservation areas in the heart of Kenya's Great Rift Valley. This scenically stunning region offers a rich diversity of wildlife and bird species as well as breathtaking views of one of the country's great freshwater lakes.
Mount Longonot offers a variety of outdoor activities. One of the most popular activities is the hike to the top of the volcano. The hiking trail leads along the steep slopes with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. From the top of Mount Longonot you have a spectacular panoramic view of Lake Naivasha, the Great Rift Valley Escarpment and the surrounding plains.
The Shimba Hills National Reserve is known for its impressive variety of wildlife. Elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, several species of monkeys and a variety of antelope and gazelle species live here. One of the most striking features of the park is its elephant population, considered one of the last coastal populations in Kenya.
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