Kenya Travel Destinations

Located in Taita Taveta county of the former coast province (283km from Nairobi and 89km from Amboseli National Park), Tsavo is one the largest and oldest national park in Kenya. It is dived into east and west sections. The park is famous for its satiable and maneless "man-eaters" lions of the generation that used to attack the builders of the Kenya-Uganda railway.

Tsavo which borders Chyulu Hills National Park has the big five animals, a variety of wildlife, and other attractions which include:

Named after the Maasai word "salty dust", Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya's Premium and popular parks that offers you the opportunity to view large herds of elephants nearby. The elephants are referred to as "red elephants" because of the red volcanic soil that covers their skin. You will be carried away by the magnificent view of Mount Kilimanjaro (the tallest mountain in Africa) as you explore with us different habitats ranging from wetlands and Sulphur springs, dried up bed of Lake Amboseli, and the savannah and woodlands which are graced by rich flora and fauna including all of the big five animals.

nakuru national park Lake Nakuru ( "the pink lake") is an ornithologist's paradise. It is rich in birdlife with the lesser and greater flamingoes and pelicans being the most conspicuous. It has a variety of wildlife including the big five (apart from elephants). Rhinos are easily spotted here. You will be animated by the picturesque ridges and mighty escarpments of the great rift valley.

The nearby attractions include Lord Egerton Castle and the Hyrax Museum.

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FAQs
How much does it cost to enter Lake Nakuru national park?
The fee varies with the season. Visit the KWS website for current rates. It's important to note that there are other charges apart from individual entrance fees such as vehicle entrance, and tour guides among others. Contact us for more info.

nairobi travel destinations Nairobi, "the Green City in the Sun", is Kenya's capital. It boasts of being the only capital city in the world with a National Park; the Nairobi National Park. The city is vibrant with a variety of cultures, five-star hotels, bustling markets, lively nightlife, conference, and convention centers led by Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) which is one of the leading MICE/Business hubs in Africa. The capital has excellent transport systems such as Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA/JKA), one of the busiest International Airport in East Africa, Wilson Airport, Standard Gauge Railway ( SGR) train station, and Nairobi Expressway among others. Below are some of the places you will visit in Nairobi as we take you on a city tour:

lake naivasha national park Strategically located between Nairobi and Nakuru on the floor of the great rift valley, Naivasha is a tourism hub. It attracts tourists all over especially those who prefer day trips thanks to the:

HELL'S GATE NATIONAL PARK

This is one of the two parks in Kenya where you can interact with wildlife (herbivores) while walking, horse riding, or cycling. Its famous attractions are the gauges where you will enjoy nature trails and hiking. You will be amused by how your voice is echoed by Fischer's and Central towers.

samburu national park Located in northern Kenya on the banks of the EwasoNyiro river, this premium game reserve is the home to the special five ( Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Gravy's zebra, and gerenuk). It has over 800 elephants, cheetahs, leopards (one of the best places to spot leopards), lions (including Kamunyak, the celebrated lioness that adapted baby oryx), wild dogs, gazelles, water bucks, dik-diks, olive baboons, elands, buffalos, klipspringer, impalas, warthogs, over 450 bird species among other diverse wildlife that our experienced tour guides will help you trace, spot and learn more about.

mt kenya safaris national park Mount Kenya region covers Mount Kenya, Aberdare and Meru National Parks, and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

MOUNT KENYA NATIONAL PARK

The park's main attraction is the second tallest mountain in Africa, the "sky touching" Mount Kenya, which our safari guides will guide hike as you aim to conquer its peak which is 5,199m tall. The park has a variety of wild animals, mineral springs, glaciers, and endemic plants.

lake victoria Nyanza and Western provide the perfect environment to freely interact with the locals and their attractions. The populace is one of the most hospitable in Kenya; rarely can a villager pass you without extending warm greetings. You will be carried away as you immerse in their rich music from the elaborate Ramogi dance and classic "ohangla" from the Luos, electrifying "isikuti" from the Luhyas to "orutu" and "nyatiti" from the Gusii and Kuria. Their hospitality cannot be complete without sampling the sumptuous local delicacies; "Ngege" (tilapia), "mbuta" (Nile perch), "mumi" (catfish), "kamongo" (mudfish), "obambo" (dried tilapia), "omena" (sardine), "lisutsa/osuga" (black nightshade), "mitoo" (slender leaf), "aliya" (dried beef), "tsiswa/chintunga/ng'wen" (flying termites), "matoke" (smashed bananas) to the energy giving brown ugali. Nyanza is also the home to the Oscar Award Winner, Lupita Nyong'o, and Barack Obama Snr. ( the father to President Barack Obama).

TAKWA RUINS

The Takwa Ruins are the remains of a prosperous Swahili trade settlement that vanished in the seventeenth century. It is a historical location with a distinctive mosque and a massive pillar that is thought to represent the grave of a sheik. In Manda Island's south-easterly corner are the ruins. Picnics and camping for the night are both permitted there.

KIUNGA MARINE NATIONAL RESERVE

It is a pristine habitat made up of coral reefs, dunes, and a chain of about 50 offshore islands. Sea turtles, lobsters, sea urchins, reef fish, sea stars, and crabs are just a few of the aquatic creatures that call the reserve home. Diving, windsurfing, snorkeling, water skiing, and sunbathing are all excellent activities there.

Located in Narok county, this legendary award-winning national reserve is the home to one of the seven wonders of the world; the wilder beast migration in their millions and more than a hundred thousand zebras. The crossing of the mighty Mara River from the phenomenal Serengeti to the magical Masai Mara, in search of greener pasture, is spectacular. The well-executed attacks by the ferocious crocodiles on the migrating animals combined with the raging waters of the river is quintessential of the phrase "some have to die for others to survive".

MALINDI MARINE NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE

malindi marine national park Around 110 kilometers north of Mombasa, near Malindi, is where it is located. Beautiful coral gardens, fringing reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, mudflats, marine animals, and many shorebird species are all found there. Bird watching, camping, diving, glass-bottomed boat excursions, sunbathing, water skiing, windsurfing, and snorkeling are all excellent activities there.

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DIANI BEACH

diani beach It is the ideal hangout place for people who want quiet. Swimming, jet skiing, snorkeling, skydiving, boat trips, and other water activities are all quite popular there.

SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL RESERVE

Around 33 kilometers south of Mombasa, in the Kwale area, is where you'll find the reserve. Elephants, the threatened sable antelope, giraffes, leopards, several bird species, hyenas, various reptile species, vervet, and Sykes monkeys are just a few of the reserve's main draws. The reserve provides an ideal setting for camping, outdoor walks, and wildlife viewing activities. Inside the reserve are Sheldrick Falls and the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary.

FORT JESUS

Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Mombasa's most popular tourist destinations, was constructed by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1596. The building, one of the world's best examples of Portuguese military architecture from the 16th century, was created by Italian architect Cairati.
The name Jesus was given to the fort, which was constructed in the form of a man, as an obvious religious allusion. Between 1631 and 1875, the fort was owned by nine different countries before it was eventually settled by the British.

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