EXPLORE KENYA'S BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES AND WILDLIFE
Kenya is a land of adventure with a variety of stunning landscapes to explore, including wildlife-rich savannahs, bird-filled lakes, and beautiful white sand beaches. A wide range of wild animals, including elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, and leopards – the classic “big five” game animals – make Kenya the ultimate safari destination. The lovely white sand beaches of the coast offer a relaxing escape, while the warm waters of the Indian Ocean present a fascinating underwater world to explore.
MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE: A WELL-KNOWN WILDLIFE PARADISE
Home to the largest number of savannah species in the world, the golden plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve in southwest Kenya are famous for their rich wildlife populations, including majestic lions, sleek cheetahs, and impressive elephants. From July to October, huge herds of wildebeest and zebra brave the crocodile-infested waters of the Mara River as part of the Great Migration, crossing from Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park into Masai Mara. This exciting crossing is considered the most amazing wildlife spectacle on Earth.
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AND CHYULU HILLS NATIONAL PARK: BEAUTIFUL VIEWS AND WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES
To the southeast, Amboseli National Park extends over the Tanzanian border, offering picture-perfect views of Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. Large-tusked elephants gather in the hundreds to graze among the park’s swamps and marshes, the edges of which sometimes also attract sturdy hippos. The plains end to the northeast, where the lush green slopes of Chyulu Hills National Park begin.
MOUNT KENYA: A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE AND BIOSPHERE RESERVE
The rugged, ice-covered peaks of Mount Kenya, the highest mountain in the country, rise into the sky further to the northwest. Recognized by UNESCO as “one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa,” this World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve is revered as a sacred site to several local communities, including the Kikuyu and the Meru. Two of the mountain’s highest peaks require special skills to reach, but the third, Point Lenana, can be reached by foot and offers incredible views of the park’s rocky landscape and glacial lakes.
GREAT RIFT VALLEY: A UNIQUE NATURAL WONDER
To the west of the mountain, the landscape drops into steep rock walls that form Kenya’s portion of the continental Great Rift Valley. Numerous lakes attract some of the most diverse populations of bird species in the world, including massive flocks of bright pink flamingos. A variety of large animals, including critically endangered black rhinos, elegant antelope, and tall giraffes, graze in the nearby plains and woodlands.
GIRAFFE MANOR: A PERSONAL WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
Travelers looking for a more personal and intimate wildlife experience will delight in the herd of Rothschild’s giraffes living at Giraffe Manor, just outside the bustling capital of Nairobi. The curious animals will sometimes poke their heads into the windows of the charming, ivy-covered brick manor in hopes of leaving with a treat. Set on private land in 140 beautiful acres of indigenous forest, the manor is known as one of the most Instagrammed properties in the world.
