With its many National Parks and Reserves, the country gives tourists from all over the world a wonderful safari experience. From the exciting Wildebeest Migrations in Masai Mara to the mesmerizing pink flamingos on Lake Nakuru, heartwarming cultural experiences in Samburu, and the famous Elephant herds in Amboseli, Kenya has a lot to offer. Kenya is the place to go if you want to go on an adventure vacation. It’s not surprising that it was the first country to talk about the “African Big Five.” In case you were asking, the “Big Five” animals in Africa are African elephants, African buffaloes, African rhinos, African lions, and African leopards. Let’s look at the top places in Kenya for a tour;

Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The best place to go on vacation in Kenya is the Maasai Mara. It is in the southwestern part of Kenya, right next to the Serengeti national park in Tanzania. The Mara is known for its beautiful savannah scenery and has the most wildlife in all of Africa. Do you want to see big cats, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and other large animals? Maasai Mara National Reserve gives you everything. And the Wildebeest Migration is so exciting. This is one of the most famous things to do in the Mara. Every year from July to October, millions of grazing animals, mostly wildebeest, leave Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and cross the Mara River in search of water and green grass. When people go on safari to the area, the migration is likely the most exciting thing they will see. Maasai Mara should be at the top of your list if you want to go on a great tour in Kenya.

Do not miss out on the amazing Maasai cultural adventures. Go to a Maasai Boma to learn about their culture, watch their traditional dances, and maybe even eat some of their food.

Lake Nakuru National Park.

Welcome to Kenya, a great place for birders. Lake Nakuru National Park is near the town of Nakuru, which is only a few hours’ drive from the city of Nairobi. The lake is known for the large groups of pink flamingos that gather there, but the Park is also home to many other bird species that will make your safari to watch birds interesting. The Park has great views of the rift valley escarpment, Lake Nakuru, and a savannah scenery with Euphorbia trees scattered here and there.

Lake Nakuru National Park is also a safe place for white rhinos, black rhinos, and Rothschild’s Giraffes, all of which are on the verge of extinction. Lions, leopards, impalas, antelopes, bush bucks, and baboons are some of the other animals that can be seen in Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park is an excellent destination to see birds, animals, and other sights. Also, the Park has great campsites and lodges where you can stay comfortably and eat wonderful food.

Samburu National Reserve.

Samburu National Reserve is one of the most remarkable locations to go on safari in Kenya. It is in the dry area of Northern Kenya. The area is made up of rough foliage and is near Buffalo Springs National Park. It is on the banks of the River Ewaso Ng’iro. Samburu is a small location, but safaris there are fun. In addition to the big animals, the area is home to some of Kenya’s rarest animals. In fact, there are five animals called the “Samburu five.” They are Somali ostrich, Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Gerenuk, and Beisa Oryx.

Over 450 bird types have been seen in Samburu. The area is also home to the Samburu, who have always lived as nomadic herders. These animals came to the area because the Ewaso Ng’iro River would give their animals water. Most Samburu are nice, and their way of life is interesting. Most of them work in the area as safari guides. If you go to Samburu National Park, you can look at animals, watch birds, learn about other cultures, ride a camel, and do many other things.

Mount Kenya National Park.

Mount Kenya National Park is on Mount Kenya, which is the second highest mountain in Africa and the tallest mountain in Kenya. Mount Kenya National Park has the best views of the mountain and its surroundings, which are full of bamboo and African rosewood forests. Elephants, leopards, duikers, elands, waterbucks, big forest hogs, and many other animals live in the Park. Also, over 130 kinds of birds have been seen on Mount Kenya, which is a big deal for people who like birds. When you go on a safari to Mount Kenya National Park, you can do things like hike, see sights, walk in nature, go on game drives and watch birds.

Nairobi National Park.

Did you know that Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is the only city in the world with a National Park at its entrance? It is, yes. Nairobi National Park is right in the middle of the city, at the southern end.

A wide range of animals and birds. There are two ways to see animals in the Park: on a game drive through the Park or on a safari walk on the bridge with a roof. You can expect to enjoy nature and see a lot of animals like buffaloes, lions, gazelles, zebras, giraffes, leopards, warthogs, and more than 400 types of birds. Visiting Nairobi National Park can be another exciting thing to do, especially if you take a walk through the city’s amazing sites and stay in one of the city’s nice hotels or lodges.

Amboseli National Park.

The elephants’ home turf. Amboseli National Park is an iconic spot to go on vacation in Kenya. The Park is in the southern part of Kenya and is famous for two things. The Park has the biggest groups of elephants, and Amboseli has the best views of Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro on the distant horizon. More so, the Park encompasses 5 diverse habitats that often thrill tourists. These include the dry bed of Lake Amboseli, the grassland, the forests, and the wetlands with Sulphur springs. Tourists can also have fun culture experiences with the Maasai, who live on the Park’s borders.

 Tsavo National Park.

Tsavo National Park is one of the oldest parks in Kenya. It is in a semi-arid area near Voi town in the Taita-Taveta County in the country’s southeast. The Park is about 13,747 square kilometres and is the biggest protected area. People often say that the Park is the very definition of wilderness because it has rocky hills, marshes, dormant volcanoes, a bed of igneous rocks, and natural springs.

The park is split into two parts: Tsavo East, which is mostly savannah and semi-arid grasslands, and Tsavo West, which is mostly mountains and savannah forests. Tsavo is home to many different kinds of wildlife, such as dust-red elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, water bucks, Oryx’s, gerenuks, smaller kudus, cheetahs, giraffes, and vervet monkeys. People who go to Tsavo National Park will also be amazed by the different kinds of birds that live there (about 500 types have been recorded).

Meru National Park.

This park isn’t as well-known as others in Kenya, but it has a lot to offer. Meru National Park is about 350 km from Nairobi City. It is on the island of Meru. The Park has a huge, unspoiled area of dry grassland, rolling hills, and riverine regions that are home to many different kinds of wild animals and birds.

Reedbucks, gazelles, zebras, giraffes, hartebeests, elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and jackals are just some of the animals that you can see in Meru. And as the birdwatchers will be impressed by more than 427 recorded bird species in the Park, the snake fanatics will be happy to know about the pythons, cobras and puff adders, among other species can be encountered in Meru.

Aberdare National Park.

Aberdare National Park is made up of steep, forested valleys and open moorland grassland. It is home to many wild animals, primates, and birds. The Park is in the centre of Kenya in the Aberdare Mountain range. Elephants, black rhinos, spotted hyenas, buffaloes, warthogs, leopards, olive baboons, and black and white colobus monkeys are just some of the wild animals that live in Aberdare. African golden cats, serval cats, civet cats, blue-duikers, Giant Forest hogs, and Bongos, just to name a few, are also possible types.

Aberdare National Park is also home to more than 250 types of birds, such as Sparrow Hawks, Sunbirds, Plovers, Eagles, and many more.

Kenyan Coastline.

Kenya’s coast is another favorite spot to go on vacation. Kenya’s coast is protected by an offshore coral reef barrier in Mombasa. It has beautiful beaches and warm waters where you can snorkel, fish, swim, scuba dive, kite surf, and do many other things. Kenya’s coast is an appealing destination for families, vacationers, people who like to try new things, and people who are on their honeymoon. Mombasa has a variety of great lodges, hotels, and Airbnbs where people can stay and enjoy great safaris.

Diani, which is about 19 kilometres south of Fort Jesus, Mombasa, is one of the most-visited places along the coast. Wasini Island and the Wasini Beach are two of the most popular beaches in Diani.

South of Diani is Marine National Park. Diani also has one of the best snorkeling spots and a lot of other great things to do.