Located in western Kenya, Ruma is the only sanctuary for the endangered roan antelope in Kenya. The park features rolling hills, open savannah, and acacia thickets. It also hosts giraffes, hyenas, leopards, and rich birdlife including the rare blue swallow.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon,” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering one of Africa’s most dramatic mountain trekking experiences. The Rwenzoris are home to snow-capped peaks, including Margherita Peak, Africa’s third highest. Hikes pass through a series of vegetation zones: tropical rainforest,
Kenya’s smallest national park, Saiwa Swamp is a sanctuary for the rare sitatunga antelope and diverse wetland birds. Elevated boardwalks provide excellent viewing of the swamp ecosystem. It’s ideal for birdwatchers and nature lovers looking for a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path experience.
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,
Semuliki is one of Uganda’s most unique parks, set in the Albertine Rift Valley. It is characterized by lowland tropical rainforest, an extension of the Congo’s Ituri Forest, and is home to rare Central African species not found elsewhere in East Africa. The park features bubbling hot springs at Sempaya
Serengeti is Tanzania’s most famous national park, globally known for the Great Wildebeest Migration. It offers vast open plains, dramatic wildlife action, and excellent year-round game viewing. The park is home to the Big Five, large lion prides, cheetahs, and over 500 bird species. Endless grasslands stretch across the horizon,
Shaba lies east of Samburu and is known for its dramatic landscapes of volcanic rock, springs, and acacia woodland. It’s famed as the location where Joy Adamson released Penny the leopard. Wildlife includes leopards, cheetahs, and abundant birdlife. It’s quieter than Samburu, perfect for intimate safari experiences.
Shimba Hills is a small but ecologically rich reserve located just inland from the Kenyan coast near Diani Beach. It’s one of the last strongholds of the rare sable antelope and also home to elephants, giraffes, bush pigs, and abundant bird species. The reserve features rolling hills, deep valleys, coastal
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. During the dry season, it becomes a haven for wildlife as animals gather around the Tarangire River. The park hosts lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and over 550 bird species. Its peaceful atmosphere and diverse landscapes make it
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,
