Kora National Park is a remote and rugged wilderness located east of Meru National Park. It’s best known for being the former home of legendary wildlife conservationist George Adamson, who was tragically killed here. The park features rocky outcrops, seasonal rivers, open savannahs, and thick acacia bush. Though not densely
Lake Bunyonyi, located in southwestern Uganda near the Rwandan border, is one of Africa’s most scenic and serene lakes. Surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with 29 lush islands, it sits at an altitude of 1,962 meters and is believed to be one of the continent’s deepest lakes. Its name
Lake Manyara is a compact park known for its scenic beauty and rich birdlife. The shallow alkaline lake attracts flamingos, pelicans, and thousands of other waterbirds. The park is also home to tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, and hippos. Its diverse ecosystem includes groundwater forests, acacia woodland, and open grassy plains.
Lake Mburo is a compact but biodiverse park located near Uganda’s central region. It’s the best place in Uganda to see large populations of zebras and impalas. The park is characterized by rolling hills, open savannah, acacia woodlands, and five lakes that support hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Lake Mburo
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
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.
Mahale is one of the best places in Africa to track wild chimpanzees. Located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, the park combines tropical rainforest, rugged mountains, and clear lakeside beaches. Visitors can hike through lush forests to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. The park also hosts colobus monkeys,
A lush oasis in northern Kenya, Marsabit features crater lakes, forests, and rugged hills. It’s known for its large-tusked elephants, unique birdlife, and cultural heritage of the Rendille and Borana communities. The park offers a cool retreat in a semi-arid region.
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
Meru National Park is a lush and relatively undiscovered gem in eastern Kenya. It boasts 13 rivers and numerous streams that cut through its green landscape, making it ideal for wildlife and birdlife. The park is known for its diversity of animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos (in a
