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Kenya tourist attractions – where to go in Kenya

Best places to visit in Kenya

Kenya is an ideal destination for safaris, trekking, and beach getaways.
Situated on the equator, it has a tropical climate where summer and winter are replaced by two dry and two rainy seasons.
As you’ll discover, Kenya’s landscapes, including mountains, savannahs, lakes and the Rift Valley, have been shaped by tectonic movement and volcanic activity.
The semi-arid landscapes of northern and eastern Kenya are home to unique flora and fauna, including a set of animals found exclusively in the north called the “northern five.”
The southern regions are known for their vast savannahs, which support large numbers of wildlife. The country’s central area features mountains and lakes, while the coast offers white sandy beaches with turquoise ocean waters.

Aberdare National Park

Aberdare National Park is the land of high-altitude moorlands, ancient forests with towering waterfalls and mountain streams filled with brown trout.
The park rises from 1,829m to 4,001m and is perfect for hiking, birdwatching, fly fishing, and game driving.
The east is home to stunning waterfalls 300 meters tall and surrounded by forests, with trees adorned with beard moss. Additionally, resident wildlife species include buffalos, forest elephants, and rare species like the Eastern Bongo and Black Leopards.
The west features vast moorlands offering numerous hikes, including trekking to Mount Stima - Kenya’s third-highest mountain.

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park is the land of elephants and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. During the rains, the landscapes turn green, unveiling stunning mountain panoramas.
Amboseli is situated on a prehistoric lakebed and receives only 350mm of rain annually. However, the park has a saving grace.
Numerous vein-like swamps stretch into the landscape and are fed by snowmelt from Mount Kilimanjaro. The constant water source attracts innumerable species of birds and animals, making for superb wildlife spotting.
Elephants are the stars of the show in this beautiful park; however, four of the Big Five can be seen.

Hell’s Gate National Park

Hell's Gate National Park encourages you to explore the ochre-coloured gorge on foot, bike, or even while rock climbing. You’ll soon discover why this ruggedly beautiful park has inspired several films, including The Lion King.
Located near Lake Naivasha, with four campsites, numerous trails and plenty of rock faces, it offers numerous activities during a stop-off on a northern safari.
While cycling along a trail, you can spot giraffes, buffalo, zebra and more. Meanwhile, birdwatchers can scan the cliffs to see nesting places of rare birds such as Ruppel’s, Hooded, and White-backed vultures or even spot rare visitors, like Lammergeiers.

Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha offers a quintessential Kenyan experience on the shores of a picturesque freshwater lake.
Naivasha is one of a network of north-south lakes in the Rift Valley. Despite not being a national park, it is home to numerous birds and animals, which can be spotted among the Yellow Fever trees and on boat trips.
One of the best places to spot wildlife is walking among waterbucks, giraffes, zebras, and even hippos on Crescent Island while the Fish Eagles call overhead. Nearby, you can trek to the summit of Mount Longonot for a unique climb surrounded by wildlife.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park is a small but stunning park where flamingos and pelicans can be seen in large numbers.
Numerous animals, except elephants, can be seen on the lake's shoreline. Highlights include rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalos, and rare Rothschild's giraffes, making for rewarding game drives. It is also a birdwatching paradise, thanks to 450 recorded species.
Finally, the park is beautiful. If a palette of colours had been used to paint the world, Lake Nakuru would have been the starting place, as it is adorned with rich and vivid colours, making it a stunning ecosystem.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya will leave you feeling inspired and full of hope. This former cattle ranch became a haven for rhinos during the poaching crisis and now conserves one of Kenya's largest populations of these endangered animals.
Lewa also funds community development initiatives, ensuring a future where all Kenyans cherish, safeguard, and prosper from the natural world.
With stunning views of Mount Kenya, this private conservancy is home to the Big Five and much more. As visitors' numbers are limited to conserve the ecosystem, guests are rewarded with a secluded feeling, even during the high season.

Masai Mara

The Masai Mara Game Reserve is home to one of the world's largest concentrations of wildlife and the annual wildebeest migration. Therefore, if you want to see as many species as possible in a beautiful savannah landscape, then the Masai Mara is the perfect destination.
While exploring this abundant ecosystem on a Masai Mara Safari, you can see numerous elephants, big cats, and other species.
Bordering private conservancies like Mara North, Olare Orok, Naboisho, and Enonkishu offer intimate experiences in this popular reserve.
The Masai Mara is one of the most popular and best places to visit in Kenya for a safari.
For the ultimate experience, you can also enjoy a cross-border safari into Tanzania to experience the Serengeti National Park.

Meru National Park

Meru National Park, in northern Kenya, allows you to connect to nature in a remote wilderness. Often overlooked, this park is for those who prefer to take the road less travelled. It offers stunning landscapes and exceptional wildlife viewing while avoiding the crowds.
You can see the Big Five, the Northern Five, and 427 bird species. While at the rhino sanctuary, White and Black rhinos await.
Its secluded location ensures a unique safari with minimal human traffic, making it the perfect destination for seasoned safari-goers. This park is a true gem that will reward the curious with incredible experiences.

Mount Kenya National Park

You can leave the world behind at Mount Kenya National Park, as it is an unknown gem where few have travelled.
Like an isolated island, the park is home to fauna and flora only found here. Moreover, waterfalls, moorlands, and high-altitude forests combine to form a magical landscape you can explore on foot.
For those with summit ambitions, you can trek to one of its peaks - Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m), and Point Lenana (4,984 m), the easiest and most popular trek.
Multiple other hiking treks for those without summit ambitions will make you want to return repeatedly. It is truly one of the best places to visit in Kenya.

Nirobi National Park

Nowhere else can you witness a lion strolling the horizon with the skyscrapers of the country's capital looming in the background. You can explore the park on a day trip with one of our guides.
On Nairobi’s southern outskirts, you can experience wildlife viewing as good as, if not better than, other African countries. You can see four out of the Big Five, except for elephants, and numerous other species.
Moreover, adolescent elephants can be seen being bottle-fed at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's orphanage.
The burning of tons of illegally hunted ivory in the 1990s turned the park into a symbol against poaching, drawing attention to its devastating impact. Visitors to the ivory burning site are reminded of the harm caused by poaching.