Visit These Seven Places In Kenya

Kenya is blessed with beauty, from its sight and sounds to its people and a culture that’s a rich. It’s an open secret that no one gets bored when visiting the country, with its mountains, plains, beaches, lakes and even deserts, not to mention the wildlife. We’ve taken the time to list 7 parts of the country that must be seen.

1. MAASAI MARA

Maasai Mara is spectacular all year round. There are numerous activities to partake in, from hot air balloon rides to game drives, all offered with a full breakfast and cocktails.

The Mara Reserve offers for your viewing pleasure lions, cheetahs, leopards and other exotic animals every day. Visit Maasai Mara between August and September to see the Great Migration of wildlife that move from Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) to Kenya in search of water and greener pasture.

2. AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE

The Amboseli National Park is home to exotic birds unique to the country, hippos, baboons, buffalo and cheetahs. It also offers a spectacular full view of Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro.

The Amboseli National Reserve, within the National Park, is home to many elephants. The reserve, located in The Rift Valley of Kenya, is one of the few places in the world where one can get close to elephants in their natural habitat.

3. THE 25 CONSERVANCIES

There are over 25 conservancies in Kenya, where one can freely go on game drives and safaris and see many animals and plants in their natural habitats. The owners of the conservancies work with the local communities to protect and nature wildlife. To promote Eco-Tourism, groups work with the owners of the land to protect the animals from poaching and outside harm.

4. NAIROBI

Dubbed the city in the sun, Nairobi is a bustling developing city. Visit the Nairobi National Museum, located in the Westlands area, to learn about Kenya’s culture and history.

Nairobi also boasts the Nairobi National Park, which is one of the few game reserves in the world that’s located in a city. The reserve is only 117 square km wide and only 7 minutes away from the city center. It takes a 3 hours game drive to see giraffes, zebras, impalas, buffalo and rhinos.

Visit the Nairobi Gallery and Nairobi Railway Museum, both within the confines of the CBD. The National Archives are also found in Nairobi. The Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum are on the outskirts of Nairobi in the prestigious are of Karen.

5. MOUNT KENYA

Mount Kenya is the highest peak in Kenya and the second highest in Africa. This mountain stands at 5,000 meters. It is located in the Eastern part of the Rift Valley. You can hike up the mountain and view the rich vegetation, deep glacial valleys and snow-topped peaks at different levels.

6. LAMU

Lamu town is one of Kenya’s oldest towns. It was founded in 1370 by the Swahili. The town is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its natural beauty has been maintained in its narrow cobbled alleys and beautiful beaches by the seaside. Although presently dubbed “Little Italy” due to the many Italians who have bought its parcels of land, Lamu has its own soul, palpable when you visit the island.

7. DAVID SHEDRICK ELEPHANT AND RHINO ORPHANAGE

At the David Sheldrick Elephant and Rhino Orphanage, discover how poaching has adversely affected Kenya. The animal orphanage houses elephants and rhinos that have been orphaned due to poaching. The animals are cared for until they are old enough to go back into the wild. In addition to feeding the elephants and rhinos, visitors can adopt an animal.