Kenya Vacation Guide

Kenya Game Parks and Game Reserves.

Tsavo National Park

The Tsavo National Park.

This is Kenya's largest park and one of the world's largest game sanctuaries. Located in the south of the country, it has many rivers and swamps attracting large numbers of animals like hippos, crocodiles, lions, leopards, waterbucks, kudus, zebras and ostriches.



Masai Mara Game Reserve

Masai Mara Game Reserve

The Masai Mara is the most popular game reserve in Kenya with over 150,000 visitors per year. It lies about 155 miles (250km) south west of Nairobi, bordering the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It has an open Savannah grasslands with large herds of animals roaming....



Aberdare National Park

Aberdare National Park

The Aberdare National Park was created in the 1950’s to protect the forested lands of the Aberdare Mountains. It is located on the Aberdare Mountain Range on the edge of Kenya’s Rift Valley.



Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park.

Amboseli National Park is smaller than other Kenya national parks but is also very popular. It lies immediately North West of Mt. Kilimanjaro, on the border with Tanzania and gives a great view of the mountain Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.



Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park.

Nairobi National Park is only 20 minutes drive from the city, an ideal stopover for city dwellers and travelers. Because of its close proximity to Nairobi City, it gets a lot of visitors, both tourists and local residents who are guaranteed to see an abundant game.



Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park

This one is located a short distance from Nakuru town at the shores of Lake Nakuru. It is home to millions of Flamingos and Pelicans and offers spectacular view of millions of these beautiful birds. There are also several giraffes and black rhinos in the park.



Marsabit National Park

Marsabit National Park

The Marsabit National Reserve is located in the remote northern Kenya in the hilly and forested district of Marsabit. The surrounding area is hot and dry but the park is located on Marsabit Mountain, giving it a cooler climate.



Meru National Park

Meru National Park.

Meru National Park is located about 35km east of Maua town of Meru District. The park lies on the foot of Nyambene Hills in an area with numerous permanent streams flowing towards the Tana River. It was the home of famous conservationist Joy and George Adamson.



Mount Kenya National Park

Mount Kenya National Park.

This National Park lies in the North East of Nairobi and mainly comprises of forests at the foot of Mount Kenya. It is popular for mountain climbing and viewing rare animals like Columbus Monkey, Rhino and the rare Bongo.



Samburu National Reserve

Samburu National Reserve.

Samburu National Reserve is located on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River in the dry northern region of Kenya. It is an arid semi-desert area. It is home to Giraffes, buffalo, waterbuck and the rare Grevy's zebra as well as the big cats..




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