National Parks & Game Reserves – Kenya
Premier Parks & Reserves
All Parks & Reserves
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Aberdare National Park
Walking safaris, forest elephants and tree hotels
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Amboseli National Park
Classic safaris, great elephant viewing, famous for its Mt Kilimanjaro views
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Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
Hiking, no Big Five, birding hot spot and butterflies
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Borana Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Borana Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Classic and horseback safaris, private reserve, Big Five present, lots of rhino
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Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Classic dry-country safaris, four of the Big Five (no rhino), adjoins Samburu NR
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Chyulu Hills National Park
Caving, cloud forests and antelope species
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Hell’s Gate National Park
Cycling, walking and climbing, with mainly buffalo and antelope species
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Kakamega Forest
Hiking, small antelope species and primates, birding hot spot
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Kora National Park
Beautiful scenery, famous for lions, wildlife scarce
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Laikipia Plateau
Area containing multiple private reserves, abundant wildlife (many rhino)
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Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Stunning scenery, mainly antelope species, famous for its flamingos
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Lake Nakuru National Park
Classic safaris, black and white rhino, lion and leopard, no elephant, family-friendly
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Lake Turkana
Cultural visits, desert scenery, wildlife scarce but good birding and Nile crocodiles
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Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Classic safaris, private reserve, Big Five present
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Loisaba Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Loisaba Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Classic safaris, private reserve, Big Five present, northern Kenyan specials
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Mara Naboisho Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)
Mara Naboisho Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)
Classic Mara safaris, fantastic for big cats, beautiful savannah scenery
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Mara North Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)
Mara North Conservancy (Greater Masai Mara)
Classic Mara safaris without the crowds, fantastic for big cats, wildebeest migration
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Marsabit National Park
Crater lake, big-tusked elephants, excellent birding
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Masai Mara National Reserve
Classic safaris, Big Five present (rhino rare), many big cats, wildebeest migration
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Meru National Park
Classic safaris, Big Five present (rhino in fenced sanctuary)
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Nairobi National Park
Classic safaris, four of the Big Five (no elephant), city skyscrapers as backdrop
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
Classic safaris, private reserve, Big Five present, chimpanzee sanctuary
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Ruma National Park
Off the beaten track, black rhino, leopard, giraffe and antelope species present
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Saiwa Swamp National Park
Hiking, sitatunga antelope, no major safari animals, birding hot spot
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Samburu National Reserve
Classic dry-country safaris, four of the Big Five (no rhino), adjoins Buffalo Springs NR
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Shaba National Reserve
Classic dry-country safaris, although wildlife can be scarce
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Shimba Hills National Reserve
Classic safaris, abundant elephant
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Solio Ranch (Laikipia Plateau)
Solio Ranch (Laikipia Plateau)
Classic safaris, private reserve, famous for its rhino population
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Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Classic safaris, rarely crowded, lush scenery, fascinating history
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Tsavo East National Park
Classic safaris, adjoins Tsavo West, good for elephants and big cats
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Tsavo West National Park
Classic safaris, adjoins Tsavo East, Big Five present, low wildlife densities