KENYA SAFARIS DESTINATIONS
Kenya offers several incredible safari destinations where you can experience the awe-inspiring beauty of African wildlife up close. Here are some top safari destinations in Kenya
Masai Mara National Reserve
Known for its vast savannahs and the annual Great Migration of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals, Maasai Mara is one of Africa's most famous safari destinations. It offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros) as well as countless other species.
Tsavo National Parks
Tsavo East and Tsavo West together form one of the largest national parks in Kenya. Tsavo East is known for its red elephants and the Lugard Falls, while Tsavo West offers diverse landscapes including volcanic cones, lava flows, and the Mzima Springs, where you can observe hippos and crocodiles underwater.
Samburu National Reserve
Located in Kenya's northern region, Samburu is home to unique wildlife species not found in other parts of the country, such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, and Beisa oryx. The Ewaso Ng'iro River that runs through the reserve attracts diverse wildlife.The reserve is also occupied by the Samburu people who are traditional nomadic pastoralists.
Nairobi National Park
Did you know that Nairobi, Kenya’s capital is the only city in the world with a National Park at its entrance? Yes, it is. Located just at the southern end of the city centre, Nairobi National Park boosts a variety of wildlife and birds. The Park has two game viewing options; one on a game drive through the Park and on a safari walk on the canopied bridge. Expect to appreciate nature and immense sights of buffaloes, lions, gazelles, zebras, giraffes, leopards, warthogs and over 400 bird species.
Meru National Park
This is one of the lesser-known National parks in Kenya but has a lot to offer. Meru National Park is located east of Meru about 350km from Nairobi City. The Park features a massive unspoiled stretch of dry-grassland, rolling hills and riverine habitats that habor the various wild animals and bird species.Meru offers great sights of reedbucks, gazelles, zebras, giraffes, hartebeests, elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles and jackals, among others.
Laikipia Plateau
This vast expanse of wilderness offers a unique safari experience, with opportunities for walking safaris, horseback safaris, and cultural interactions with local communities. It's home to a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, wild dogs, and rare northern species like the Grevy's zebra and the reticulated giraffe.The reserve is also occupied by the Samburu people who are traditional nomadic pastoralists.
Aberdare National Park
Characterized by steep forested gorges and open moorland grassland, Aberdare National Park provides a habitat for several wild animals, primates and birds. The Park is located in Aberdare Mountain range in central Kenya. Common wild animals in Aberdare include elephants, black rhinos, spotted hyenas, buffaloes, warthogs, leopards, olive baboons and black and white colobus monkeys. Other possible species include African golden cats, serval cats, civet cats, blue-duikers, Giant Forest hogs and Bongos, to mention but a few.
Kenyan Coastline
Another famous safari destination in Kenya is its coast. Protected by an offshore coral reef barrier in Mombasa, Kenya’s coastline offers breath-taking beaches and tropical waters with a display of activities such as snorkelling, fishing, swimming, scuba diving and kite surfing among others. Often flooded by groups of families, holiday makers, adventure lovers and honeymooners, Kenya’s coastline offers the perfect getaway safaris in East Africa. With a range of flawless lodges, hotels and Airbnb’s, visitors get to enjoy exquisite safaris in Mombasa.