Things To Do in Kenya

A high-altitude haven of moorlands, rainforests, waterfalls and misty hills, Aberdare National Park is known for unique treetop lodges and great chances to spot elephants, buffalo and elusive forest wildlife. It’s a refreshing contrast to the lowland savannahs.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mount Kenya offers spectacular alpine scenery, glacier-fed peaks and incredible trekking routes. It’s a dream for hikers seeking cooler temperatures and dramatic mountain views.

Meru National Park is a lush, wildlife-rich landscape known for its rivers, swamps and the famous Born Free lions. Expect elephants, rhinos, Grevy’s zebra and big cats across one of Kenya’s most underrated wilderness areas.

Hell’s Gate is a playground for outdoor lovers where you can hike, cycle or climb past dramatic cliffs, rock towers and geothermal gorges. It’s one of the few parks where exploring on foot or bike is encouraged.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is home to Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary, the last two northern white rhinos on Earth and Kenya’s only chimpanzee refuge. It’s a conservation powerhouse where wildlife encounters come with real purpose.

Tsavo East is known for its vast semiarid plains, dramatic red soil and endless horizons where big herds of elephants roam. The lifegiving Galana River slices through the park, drawing wildlife from every direction and creating classic, wide open safari scenes.

Samburu National Park is defined by the lifegiving Ewaso Ng’iro River and its iconic “Samburu Special Five” animals: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and the long-necked gerenuk. It’s also a wonderful place to enjoy cultural interactions with the proud Samburu people.

Amboseli delivers unforgettable views of Mount Kilimanjaro and some of Africa’s most relaxed elephant herds. Its open plains make wildlife easy to photograph, especially at sunrise and sunset.

Lake Nakuru dazzles with its huge flocks of flamingos, rich birdlife and thriving black and white rhino populations. With more than 400 bird species recorded, it’s one of Kenya’s premier birding hotspots.

Just 7 kilometers south of the city center, Nairobi National Park offers amazing wildlife viewing with a skyline backdrop. Within its compact 117 square kilometers, you can spot lions, rhinos, giraffes and a surprising mix of plains game.

The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s safari superstar, known for its high density of lions, cheetahs and leopards, plus the Great Migration from July to October. Wildlife viewing is spectacular yearround with breathtaking big-cat action.