Are you thinking about visiting Kenya but still not sure where to start?
Let’s be honest: when you decide to visit countries like Kenya, it’s important to stay organized and know how to get around, so you can make the most of every single moment of your trip.
That’s why in this article we’ve decided to talk about some of the most stunning places to visit in Kenya!
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Kenya: five unmissable places for a trip that will stay in your heart
#1 Nairobi
Nairobi is one of the great surprises of recent years: a capital city in full growth and expansion.
This city is the perfect starting point for a trip to Kenya, because you can take advantage of its strategic location to travel to the northern regions or to the famous Masai Mara Park, which is only a few hours away.
If you want to get to know the capital a little better, there are some must-see attractions such as the National Museum, the Maasai Market, and the Karen Blixen Museum House, dedicated to the Danish writer who authored the famous book Out of Africa, which inspired the celebrated film starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford.
#2 Masai Mara
One of the most wonderful experiences you can have in Kenya is definitely a two- or three-day safari in the breathtaking Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the most important natural parks on the entire African continent.
One of the must-do experiences in Kenya is a two- or three-day safari in the impressive Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the country’s leading natural parks.
Sitting comfortably in a 4×4, you can admire all of the Big Five: lion, leopard, black rhinoceros, elephant, and African buffalo, all set against fantastic landscapes of endless plains dotted with solitary acacia trees.
The best time to visit this park is from June to October, when you can witness endless lines of wildebeest and zebras moving toward more fertile lands while trying to fend off the fierce attacks of hungry lions and crocodiles.
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#3 Amboseli National Park
Another of the most famous parks to visit in Kenya is Amboseli, located very close to the border with Tanzania and set against the backdrop of the mighty Kilimanjaro.
Declared a Biosphere Reserve, this huge park is famous for its large herds of elephants that roam much of the savannah in search of food or to cool off in waterholes and marshy areas.
As if that were not enough, in addition to elephants and other animals such as lions, leopards, and rhinoceroses, Amboseli offers a landscape of vast desert plains, acacia forests, flamingo-filled lakes, traditional Maasai villages, and Oldoinyo Orok Peak, from which you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the park.
#4 Tsavo National Park
Tsavo National Park, divided into two sections (Tsavo West and Tsavo East) by the Nairobi-Mombasa road, is the largest national park in Kenya, covering around 21,000 square kilometers.
Starting your visit in Tsavo West, you can enjoy a greater diversity of landscapes, although in the more densely vegetated areas it is harder to spot animals; Tsavo East, on the other hand, is drier and, although it does not have wildlife in the same abundance, it is easier to see some of the Big Five.
Among the must-see places in both parks are:
👉🏻 Mzima Springs;
👉🏻 Roaring Rocks Lookout;
👉🏻 Chaimu Crater;
👉🏻 Ngulia Rhino Reserve;
👉🏻 Lugard Falls;
👉🏻 Crocodile Point;
👉🏻 the view from Mudanda Rock.
#5 Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Just a few kilometers from the streets of Kenya’s vibrant capital, Nairobi, you may be surprised to hear the trumpeting and calls of a herd of elephants.
But this family of pachyderms is a little different from the others: each of the sixteen elephants in the herd is an orphan rescued by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
This pioneering organization—one of the oldest in East Africa—has led the way in rescuing orphaned animals and, over the last forty years, has hand-raised them and reintroduced them into the wild.
Known as the Nursery, the specialized animal center in Nairobi National Park is the first step in the orphans’ journey back to the wild. Like a play school for mischievous children, the orphaned elephants learn the basics of foraging and refine their natural instincts.
Although visitors may struggle to tell each one apart, their keepers, who wear a distinctive green coat, are able to recognize them; each orphan has different physical traits (from a hairy forehead to a torn ear) and they all have a distinct personality.
Each orphan’s story is different as well. Some saw their mothers killed by poachers, while others fell into wells or suffered life-changing injuries and needed intensive care.
All of them, however, need 24-hour care, provided by a team of keepers who make sure the rescued elephants receive all the love and expert care they need to recover and thrive. This includes, for example, hand-feeding them with bottles of specialized milk formula every three hours, day and night.
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Conclusions
In this article, we’ve looked at some of the most evocative places to visit in Kenya.
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