1. Masai Mara National Park
.Having been declared the seventh natural wonder of the world, the Masai Mara is awe inspiring in its great scenic beauty and abundance of natural wildlife. It is charming and one of the most well known of Africa’s game reserves. BorderingTanzania it is also host to the annual wildebeest migration from the Serengeti that is a spectacular wonder in its self. Over a million wildebeest thundering over theMasai Mara plains in search of grazing land, territorial conquest and mating absolutely breathtaking!
.The Masai Mara National Park has been the inspiration to some critically acclaimed film and books and it has also inspired the hustle and bustle of excited tourists and nature lovers. The Masai Mara is within the Great Rift Valley and is named after the charismatic Kenyan tribe, the Maasai. The Masai are spread across the Tanzanian and Kenyan border and are easily recognized by their red cultural attire. In theMasai Mara National Park one may even spot the usually rare Black rhino, the reclusive leopard and what can be found in great abundance are hippo and the Nile crocodile.
Travellers must take into consideration while planning their trip that the rainy season is between April and May and then again in November. As a result of this some areas may be inaccessible.
2. Mount Kenya
This notable landmark is situated just north of the equator and holds second place in the category “Africa’s highest mountain”, measuring in at 17,058 feet. Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano located almost 200 km from Nairobi, attracting thousands of local and international climbers annually for the arduous climb to the peak. Even though some might have assumed otherwise, Mount Kenya is actually easier to climb than its Tanzanian cousin, “Mount Kilimanjaro”.
Formerly known as Mount Kirinyanga, Mount Kenya it is one of the few places within close proximity to the equator that still maintains glaciers. Mount Kenya is situated in Mount Kenya National Park and offers dramatic natural beauty and game viewing. The mountain also offers a diversity in fauna and flora that differs dramatically in concentration from the foot of the mountain, along the slopes and at the mountain peak. Mount Kenya National Park also has a variety of endangered animal species well worth seeking out, such as the Albino Zebra, Sunni Buck and theMount Kenya Mole Shrew.
3. Amboseli National Park
This is one of Kenya’s most popular national parks and is located at the foot ofMount Kilimanjaro, making it the main feature of photographic safaris in Amboseli National Park (240 km from Nairobi). This national park in Kenya is home to over 50 species of animals, over 400 species of birdlife, as well as being the homeland of the Maasai tribe - known for their synergistic existence with their environment. A unique feature of Amboseli National Park is that it is drained by swamps and springs fed by underground rivers created by the melting snow from Mount Kilimanjaro.
4. Tsavo National Park
Split into Tsavo East and Tsavo West, this is Kenya’s largest national park, spanning 21 000 square kilometres. Tsavo National Park boasts 1000 different species of indigenous African plants, 60 African mammal species and 4 African rivers. The African Big Five includes lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard and can be found here amongst the graceful African antelope, gazelle, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and host of smaller African animals.
The diverse eco-systems found in Tsavo National Park are fascinating and range from Semi- Desert, Savannah and Acacia Woodlands to Forests and Riverine Vegetation. Another interesting feature of the Tsavo National Park scenery are theBaobab trees, which are one of Africa’s most enigmatic trees known to have a lifespan of over a 1000 years.
5. Lake Naivasha
This fresh water lake is a tranquil place to relax for both tourists and locals and also provides fertile ground for fruit, vegetables and vineyards with a large bird population. The Lake was named Lake Nai’posha meaning rough water by the Masai people because when the wind becomes particularly strong it produces high waves and was mispelt by the British to Naivasha. The lake is surrounded by forested areas and abounds in African animals. The Hell’s Gate National Park is situated on the banks of Lake Naivasha. Sunsets spent on the boating trips are superb offering peace and serenity.
6. Equator
Kenya is one of the few countries in the world enjoying both North and South Hemispheres, separated by the Equator. The Equator in Kenya is situated nearMount Kenya, featuring memorable photo safaris at the Equator line, encompassing the centre of our planet Earth. African weddings and honeymoon safaris are also popular at Mount Kenya, overlooking the Equator, symbolising the union of two individuals at the Equator.
7. Nairobi
The capital city of Kenya, Nairobi is the powerhouse of East Africa. Nairobi is also the gateway city to safaris in East Africa; and is regularly visited by world-renowned dignitaries, as well as UN relief aid workers focusing on Somalia, Ethiopia and neighbouring Sudan.
.Having been declared the seventh natural wonder of the world, the Masai Mara is awe inspiring in its great scenic beauty and abundance of natural wildlife. It is charming and one of the most well known of Africa’s game reserves. BorderingTanzania it is also host to the annual wildebeest migration from the Serengeti that is a spectacular wonder in its self. Over a million wildebeest thundering over theMasai Mara plains in search of grazing land, territorial conquest and mating absolutely breathtaking!
.The Masai Mara National Park has been the inspiration to some critically acclaimed film and books and it has also inspired the hustle and bustle of excited tourists and nature lovers. The Masai Mara is within the Great Rift Valley and is named after the charismatic Kenyan tribe, the Maasai. The Masai are spread across the Tanzanian and Kenyan border and are easily recognized by their red cultural attire. In theMasai Mara National Park one may even spot the usually rare Black rhino, the reclusive leopard and what can be found in great abundance are hippo and the Nile crocodile.
Travellers must take into consideration while planning their trip that the rainy season is between April and May and then again in November. As a result of this some areas may be inaccessible.
2. Mount Kenya
This notable landmark is situated just north of the equator and holds second place in the category “Africa’s highest mountain”, measuring in at 17,058 feet. Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano located almost 200 km from Nairobi, attracting thousands of local and international climbers annually for the arduous climb to the peak. Even though some might have assumed otherwise, Mount Kenya is actually easier to climb than its Tanzanian cousin, “Mount Kilimanjaro”.
Formerly known as Mount Kirinyanga, Mount Kenya it is one of the few places within close proximity to the equator that still maintains glaciers. Mount Kenya is situated in Mount Kenya National Park and offers dramatic natural beauty and game viewing. The mountain also offers a diversity in fauna and flora that differs dramatically in concentration from the foot of the mountain, along the slopes and at the mountain peak. Mount Kenya National Park also has a variety of endangered animal species well worth seeking out, such as the Albino Zebra, Sunni Buck and theMount Kenya Mole Shrew.
3. Amboseli National Park
This is one of Kenya’s most popular national parks and is located at the foot ofMount Kilimanjaro, making it the main feature of photographic safaris in Amboseli National Park (240 km from Nairobi). This national park in Kenya is home to over 50 species of animals, over 400 species of birdlife, as well as being the homeland of the Maasai tribe - known for their synergistic existence with their environment. A unique feature of Amboseli National Park is that it is drained by swamps and springs fed by underground rivers created by the melting snow from Mount Kilimanjaro.
4. Tsavo National Park
Split into Tsavo East and Tsavo West, this is Kenya’s largest national park, spanning 21 000 square kilometres. Tsavo National Park boasts 1000 different species of indigenous African plants, 60 African mammal species and 4 African rivers. The African Big Five includes lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard and can be found here amongst the graceful African antelope, gazelle, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and host of smaller African animals.
The diverse eco-systems found in Tsavo National Park are fascinating and range from Semi- Desert, Savannah and Acacia Woodlands to Forests and Riverine Vegetation. Another interesting feature of the Tsavo National Park scenery are theBaobab trees, which are one of Africa’s most enigmatic trees known to have a lifespan of over a 1000 years.
5. Lake Naivasha
This fresh water lake is a tranquil place to relax for both tourists and locals and also provides fertile ground for fruit, vegetables and vineyards with a large bird population. The Lake was named Lake Nai’posha meaning rough water by the Masai people because when the wind becomes particularly strong it produces high waves and was mispelt by the British to Naivasha. The lake is surrounded by forested areas and abounds in African animals. The Hell’s Gate National Park is situated on the banks of Lake Naivasha. Sunsets spent on the boating trips are superb offering peace and serenity.
6. Equator
Kenya is one of the few countries in the world enjoying both North and South Hemispheres, separated by the Equator. The Equator in Kenya is situated nearMount Kenya, featuring memorable photo safaris at the Equator line, encompassing the centre of our planet Earth. African weddings and honeymoon safaris are also popular at Mount Kenya, overlooking the Equator, symbolising the union of two individuals at the Equator.
7. Nairobi
The capital city of Kenya, Nairobi is the powerhouse of East Africa. Nairobi is also the gateway city to safaris in East Africa; and is regularly visited by world-renowned dignitaries, as well as UN relief aid workers focusing on Somalia, Ethiopia and neighbouring Sudan.
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