Nairobi National Park is the only wildlife park in the world located within a capital city, just a 15-minute drive from downtown Nairobi. Despite its urban proximity, the park boasts a rich array of wildlife including lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and over 400 bird species. The park’s open grass plains with scattered acacia bush […]
Samburu is a semi-arid reserve in northern Kenya known for its stark beauty, dramatic landscapes, and unique wildlife. The park is home to the “Samburu Special Five”: Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, and gerenuk, species rarely seen in southern parks. It also hosts elephants, lions, leopards, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species. […]
Hell’s Gate offers a different kind of safari experience, one you can enjoy on foot or by bicycle. Named for its dramatic gorges, sheer cliffs, and geothermal activity, this park offers an adventurous landscape unlike anywhere else in Kenya. There’s minimal presence of dangerous predators, so visitors can freely explore deep canyons, hot springs, and […]
Mount Kenya National Park protects Africa’s second-highest mountain, Mount Kenya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sacred site for many Kenyans. It offers stunning alpine scenery, glacier-clad peaks, moorlands, and bamboo forests. It’s a dream destination for hikers and mountaineers, with several routes leading to different peaks, including the summitable Point Lenana. Wildlife includes […]
Aberdare National Park is a cool, misty highland park full of dense forests, waterfalls, and mountain peaks. It’s known for its thick vegetation and unique forest wildlife, including the elusive bongo antelope, giant forest hog, and rare black leopards. Elephants, buffaloes, and bushbucks are common. The park’s lodges, like The Ark and Treetops, offer a […]
Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake nestled in the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by flower farms, acacia forests, and volcanic hills. Though not a national park itself, it’s a prime wildlife destination. Visitors can enjoy tranquil boat rides to see hippos, pelicans, fish eagles, and other birdlife. Nearby Crescent Island Sanctuary allows for guided […]
Lake Nakuru is a compact yet incredibly rich park centered around a soda lake that attracts thousands of flamingos, giving the lake its famous pink glow. The park is also a sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos and is one of the best places to spot them in Kenya. In addition to rhinos, it […]
Tsavo West is a diverse and scenic park characterized by rolling volcanic hills, lava flows, natural springs, and rich biodiversity. Mzima Springs is a highlight, with crystal-clear waters and underwater viewing platforms to see hippos and fish. Wildlife is plentiful, with elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos (in the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary), and more roaming the park. […]
Tsavo East is one of Kenya’s oldest and largest parks, spanning semi-arid plains and featuring the lifeline of the Galana River. It is well known for its vast landscapes, iconic red-dust elephants, and the Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest lava flow. Wildlife viewing here includes large herds of elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, and various antelope […]
The Masai Mara is Kenya’s most iconic safari destination, famed for the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, a breathtaking natural spectacle where over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross the Mara River. It’s also home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo), cheetahs, hyenas, and over 450 bird species. Rolling savannahs and […]
