Kenya is a diverse and beautiful country where nature and luxury collide. Its varied cultures, intriguing wildlife, stunning scenery and remarkable beaches make it a haven for travelers from across the globe. Visitors quickly discover that the colorful inhabitants ideally complement the top tourist attractions in Kenya, which creates memorable experience. The country has so much to offer to everyone.

The most famous attraction site is the Nairobi National Park which is approximately 7km from Nairobi Business Center, and it is the sole National Park in the world that is close to the city. The park, whose ecosystem is mainly savannah grassland, is one of Kenya’s most successful rhino sanctuaries with black rhino being the dominant. Other variety of wildlife that can be seen are Lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, leopards, hyena, giraffe, monkeys, and over 400 species of birds among others.

The park has a safari walk, the ivory burning site monument and animal orphanage that is absolutely remarkable.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is a must see attraction in the country. It is one of Kenya’s popular game parks known for its Eighth Wonder of the world, The Wildebeest and Zebra migration. It usually offers a spectacular moment when of wildebeests and Zebras cross the crocodile invested Mara River. The annual pilgrimage that takes place between July and October gets to see close to 1.5 million wildebeest cover approximately 3000km as they move to Tanzania to look for greener pastures. It’s usually a dramatic, magnificent moment, coupled with danger, exhaustion and sheer hard work for the animals, as they take a leap of faith to cross safely. The eighth wonder of the world has out shined many other tourist attraction sites.

In Kajiado County, lying on Kenya-Tanzania border is the Amboseli National Park. It is one of the oldest parks in the Kenya with a tourist attraction of approximately 200,000 per year. The park is well known in Africa that one can come close to free-ranging Elephants. The Park is a habitat to wild animals, which include the African elephant, buffalo, impala, lion, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest among other African animals. There is also a host of Kenyan birds, both large and small, to see if you keep your eyes open and stop at every sighting. The inhabitants of the area are mostly the culture rich Maasai people who are usually welcoming. Anyone visiting the park can have an opportunity to camp, watch the birds and take photos.  

Near the Amboseli National Park there is a splendid view of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. It is the tallest free standing mountain rise in the world rising 5,895 meters from the foot.

Mount Kenya, standing on 5,199 meters, is one of Kenya’s recognizable natural icons with its distinctive feature of snow all year round. And being the highest mountain in Kenya and second highest in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro, it’s popular to local and international tourists. It has beautiful peaks crowned with snow and its slopes covered with forest. The mountain has twin summits, namely Batian and Nelion which can only be reached by climbing. The highest peak is Point Lenana which offers a good destination for those who love trekking.

In Laikipia County, there is the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. It is truly a nature lover’s paradise. It is Kenya’s largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. For lovers of birds, horse riding, trout fishing and watching the Big Five then the conservancy is the place for you. Here one can enjoy bush meals and night game drives. And it’s the only places in Kenya that is home to chimpanzees.

Lake Nakuru National park found in Nakuru County supports a broad environmental variety with flamingoes and other birds being a big tourist attraction of the area. There is an abundance of flora and fauna with about 56 different species of mammals and over 450 species of birds.

The coast of Kenya boasts of Malindi Marine National Park, one of the most popular surfing spots in the country. It is endowed with beautiful beaches and tourists are treated to a number of activities like deep sea fishing and snorkeling.

Another eye-catching park is the Tsavo National Park which is the largest national park in Kenya and also one of the largest worldwide. It is found between lower eastern and coastal region of Kenya. The main attraction in the park is the Mzima springs and large mammals as elephants, hippos, buffalos, zebras and gazelles. It is an ideal place for those who love private quiet day out.

Still in the coast, there is the Mamba Village, East Africa’s largest crocodile farm housing crocodiles and snakes. It offers both world class cuisine and Kenyan traditional dishes and can be such a thrilling place for those who love to shaky-leggy and enjoy other series of entertainment.

When heading to Northern Kenya, Samburu National Reserve is the place tourists can find a pleasant serene atmosphere. The park attracts wild animals because of the formidable flow of River Ewaso Nyiro. Here you can feed your eyes to lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The river is also home to hippos and crocodiles.