- Witnessing the annual Great Migration of more than a million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles across the swift-flowing Mara River, where hungry predators lie in wait.
- Birdwatching on Lake Nakuru home to a million flamingos, among 450 bird species.
- Taking a safari at Amboseli National Park, with Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, rising majestically in the background.
- Hiking up Mount Kenya
- Taking a sailing trip along Kenya’s coastline
- Encountering Maasai tribesmen in Maasai Mara dressed in traditional red cloaks herding their cattle as wildlife roam nearby.
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1. Mt. Kenya
Located in the central highlights, visit Mt. Kenya, a snow-capped volcano in Kenya. Stroll through the dense forest, and admire the wildlife and waterfalls. Some specialty viewpoints allow for visitors to watch animals arrive at the waterholes/saltlicks, allowing for some great animal sightings.
2. Pejeta Conservancy
Pejeta Conservancy sits on the plains of Mt. Kenya, and has tents that surround a waterhole, attracting wildlife from around the park. The Exploring Lions Project, a local group that tries to prevent the lion decline, offers an up close experience with the lions.
Help collect data and track the lions with the rangers. There is also an endangered species boma, home to the last remaining northern white rhinos.
3. Brackenhurst
Explore one of Kenya’s top eco-destinations, the botanic gardens of Brackenhurst. The gardens were developed to preserve Eastern Africa’s native plants and ecosystems. Help remove invasive plants, and monitors the birds and wildlife of the park. For those seeking a little thrill, take a morning ride on the zip-line over the forest canopy.
No Kenya adventure is complete without a stop to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Known as one of the most popular reserves in Africa, visitors have the opportunity to see animals such as lions, leopards, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, crocodiles and various species of birds.
While at Masai Mara National Reserve, check out the Mara Elephant Project, an effort to save and protect the African elephant population. MEP is trying to combat poaching, collaring, and monitoring elephants.
5. Giraffe Center
The Giraffe Center is located in Nairobi National Park. Learn about the endangered Rothschild giraffe and all the conservation efforts to try to protect them. There are also opportunities to feed giraffes from an elevated platform. For those who want an up close experience with giraffes, this is a must visit.
6. Lake Naivasha
Animal sightings do not fall short in Kenya, and Lake Naivasha is a great opportunity to see the animals in the Rift Valley. Birds and pink flamingos line the shoes of the lake. There is a rhino sanctuary located at the nearby Lake Nakuru. Take up one of the optional activities, such as a scenic boat ride to Crescent Island. Watch the wildlife roam the area.
Even though it sits less than an hour outside Nairobi airports, Nairobi National Park offers great views of nature and the city. The landscape featured open grass plains and acacia bush, with skyscrapers in the background. Visitors often find four of the “big five” here, along with other birds and wildlife. Many Nairobi residents find this a great escape from the city.
8. Karen Blexin Museum
Karen Blexin is a coffee farmer, and the author of “Out of Africa.” Explore the neighborhood and learn about the diversity, history, culture and traditions of Kenya. Learn about the history of Karen Blexin and tour her former home.
9. Borana Conservancy
For those who are looking to get hands-on experience working in the conservation world, a visit to the Borana Conservancy is a must! Work with the chief conservation officer to help gather information for the intelligence reports. Activities include monitoring and tracking rhinos/lions with telemetry receivers, and tracking lions with whisker spot ID methods.
10. Samburu-Buffalo Springs
The Samburu-Buffalo Springs sits on the Ewaso Ny’iro River. Here, you’ll find some of Africa’s rarest game species, including crocodiles, hippos, the Grevy’s zebra, antelope, and ostriches. Other animals found at the Samburu-Buffalo Springs include leopards, cheetahs, and lions. Spend the morning or evening (when the animals are most active) seeking out some of the rarest animals you can find in Africa!
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Our guide Edwin was great
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