Kenya Attractions
Kenya Attractions ; Kenya tourist attractions are among the best things to see and do while on any African safari tour. Kenya is an East African country on the coastline of the Indian Ocean: this makes Kenya both a savannah and beach holiday destination. Kenya has a diversity of wildlife roaming the wilderness including the Big Five – lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards and rhinos.
The most sought after tourist attraction in Kenya is the Great Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara. Kenya is ultimately known for her thrilling wildlife, open savannah, alpine snows, forests, towering mountains, amazing cultures, freshwater lakes, fine white sand beaches, among so much more.
Kenya has so much to offer to any kind of traveler: budget, luxury, honeymoon, adventure travelers or solo travelers among others, you have a whole lot to explore and enjoy. Below are the top Kenya attractions for your choosing:
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya is the highlight of any Kenya safari package: Masai Mara is one of the most sought after African safari destinations known for its spectacular wildlife and the Great Wildebeest Migration. This reserve is the best place for an ultimate African safari experience, seeing all the big five especially prides of lions, and also witnessing the Great Wildebeest migration that is witnessed from July to October.
Amboseli National Park
A true post-card destination, Amboseli National Park shall not disappoint. Imagine watching long tusked giant elephants freely grazing against a backdrop of a snow-capped mountain: Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Apart from the scenic beauty, the diverse wildlife in Amboseli National Park makes it one of the highlights of a magical Kenya safari any time of the year.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Famous for inhabiting millions of pink flamingos on Lake Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National Park is also a great Kenya safari park for an ultimate birder for the [ark inhabits well over 400 bird species. Rhinos are also an easy spot here and thus a must add to your Kenya safari tour package, any time of the year for they are resident.
Tsavo National Park
Tsavo National Park was divided into two to form Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park due to its vast nature: it was the largest national park in Kenya. Both Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park offer travelers amazing Kenya safari experiences, spotting big lion prides and red-dirt elephants. Birders can also be sure to see a wide variety, if keen, including vulnerable species like the Taita Falcon, Sooty Falcon, Southern Ground-Hornbill, Imperial Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Scissor-tailed Kite, among so many others.
Samburu National Reserve
Situated on the banks of Ewaso Ng’iro River, Samburu National Reserve is an amazing tourist attraction in Kenya with a blend of forest and savannah grassland, inhabiting four of the Big Five animals most sought after on any African safari tour. Other animals in Samburu National Reserve to look out for include the Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk, Grevy Zebra, among others. The reserve is also a great Kenya cultural tour destination offering travelers with unfiltered tribal experiences.
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a recorded highest point in Kenya and second highest in Africa. Mount Kenya is a great hike experience, and great place to spot a number of animals and birds.
Nairobi National Park
I bet you have never seen a national park in a capital city anywhere else in the world but in Kenya. Yes, Nairobi National Park is right in the Capital of Kenya, Nairobi, only separated by a fence. Wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes and more can be seen in Nairobi National Park, with towering skyscrapers in the horizon. A 1 Day Nairobi National Park Safari is a great Kenya safari tour for travelers with the least available time for a visit, even if you have only 4 hours: you can enjoy a half day safari in Nairobi National Park. Are you on say a 7-hour layover in Nairobi, this half-day Nairobi National Park safari is yours to book.
Kenya Coast (Diani, Malindi, Lamu, Mombasa)
The Kenyan coast is an amazing Kenya attraction to not miss while on your Kenya safari tour. It is a great way to have a couple of days by the coast to recuperate from your Mount Kenya Summit, or Kenya safari to any of the many Kenya safari destinations.
The above are the top attractions in Kenya. Notwithstanding, however, there is so much more that there is to see including Ol Pajeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha, Lake Victoria, Nairobi City, Laikipia Plateau, Mt. Elgon, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Hell’s Gate National Park, among so much more.
Kenya safari packages taking you to enjoy the different attractions are available for your preview, on here or simply reach us to speak to any of our expert safari planners. From 1 day to multiple day safaris, you shall get to experience amazing Kenya safari experiences.
