Kenya National Parks
Kenya national parks represent all of Africa with its rich fauna in a country of incredible geographical and cultural diversity. Located in East Africa, the beautiful country of Kenya takes its name from Mount Kenya national park, the second highest mountain in Africa.
The country straddles the equator and stretches from the fertile coastal plains along the Indian Ocean to the Central Highlands region, separated by the Great Rift Valley.
While Kenya’s coastal regions are tropical, its interior is more extensive and its highlands are one of Africa’s most successful agricultural areas.
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The Kenyan coast is home to islands, sandy beaches, and coral reefs, while inland you will find northern deserts, beautiful lagoons, important wildlife sanctuaries, and snow-capped Mount Kenya.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve- See the Great Migration
One of the largest game reserves in Africa and one of the largest national parks in Kenya. The Masai Mara is known for the massive annual migration of hundreds of thousands of zebras, moose, gazelles, and millions of wildebeest. The Masai Mara is also known for its amazing big cat populations and beautiful open savannah scenery. This vast reserve in southwestern Kenya follows Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, forming a migratory wildlife scene between two wilderness areas.
Witnessing this extraordinary migration from July to September and October is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and must-see in Kenya. A great way to see open grasslands and wildlife, especially while traveling, is in a hot air balloon. Early reservations are highly recommended as Mara safaris and balloon rides are very popular.
Maasai Mara Game Reserve is rich in wildlife and covers approximately 1,510 square kilometers of river plains and forests along the meandering Mara and Talk Rivers. Giraffes, wild boars, bat-eared foxes, gray jackals, spotted hyenas, and baboons abound in the vast Mara Reserve. A variety of antelopes are also abundant in the park, including Topis, Impala, Hartebeest, Thompson’s Deer, and Grant’s Deer.
The wild jacket is Marla’s rich animal, which is estimated by millions during the immigration season. Masai Mara has elephants, brutal, large buffalo shells, and many rivers. Named after the Maasai who traditionally lived in the area, the park also derives from the Maasai’s description of the wilderness seen from above. One of the highlights of a visit to the Masai Mara is the cultural experience of interacting with the indigenous Masai of Kenya.
Mount Kenya National Park – Summit Excursion
Located in the central highlands, Mount Kenya is one of Kenya’s most popular destinations and attracts hikers from all over the world. A wide variety of forest vegetation grows on the low slopes and many of the plant species found in Mount Kenya national parks are endemic to the mountain.
The view from the top of this peak, the second highest in Africa, is breathtaking and on clear days you can see Mount Kilimanjaro from above. Snow-capped Mount Kenya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located just 10 miles south of the equator. Mount Kenya and African Safari is a 5-day hike to the top of Point Lenana, one of the highest peaks on Mount Kenya.
Amboseli National Park – Landscape of Kilimanjaro
Amboseli is only 392 square kilometers in Kenya’s Rift Valley province, but this is one of the smallest national parks in Kenya and is a surprisingly rewarding destination for game viewing with an abundance of wildlife. Amboseli Park is Kenya’s second most popular national park after the Masai Mara.
The main attractions of Amboseli are the breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro on the southern border, encounters with the Masai tribe, and the chance to get close to elephants in the wild. These Kenya national parks offer great photo opportunities. Elephants can be seen up close, especially against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro, the tallest independent mountain in the world.
The park is home to elephants, lions, leopards, wildebeests, buffaloes, and zebras. Jackals, hyenas, wild boars, and Masai giraffes can also be seen in Amboseli. Amboseli consists mainly of grassy savannahs and lush swamps, formed by the meltwater of Mount Kilimanjaro, with lava flows flowing to the surface in the dusty plains below.
Tsavo East & West National Parks Kenya – Watch the Game Off the Beaten Track
Tsavo East & West are the largest national parks in Kenya. It covers 22,000 square kilometers of spectacular scenery and offers a more remote and wild safari experience. Recognized as one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, this vast wilderness area is divided into Tsavo East National Park and scenic Tsavo West National Park. Tsavo’s main attraction is the large number of different wildlife species that can be spotted on scenic Kenya safaris tours.
Tsavo West is home to the Big Five of Africa (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos), as well as hippos, zebras, crocodiles, and several species of antelope. The changing landscape ranges from extinct volcanic cones and rocky peaks to swamps and open plains that provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. An ancient volcanic complex of cinder cones, the Tull Hills are home to elands, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests, and offer spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Hippos and crocodiles congregate in Churu Hills and Mzima Springs, where wildlife can be viewed from underwater viewing rooms. Tsavo West is known for its large herds of elephants and is a bird sanctuary. White-bellied birds, red-billed cows, and butler eagles are commonplaces.
Tsavo East is flatter and drier than the western part of the park, which mainly consists of semi-arid grasslands and savannas. The Galana River, one of Kenya’s largest rivers, flows through the arid plains and attracts much wildlife to the park, including many hippos and crocodiles. Kudu, waterfowl, and roosters are also commonly found along the river banks, and Tsavo East is also home to the endangered Hyrule antelope and black rhino.
Lake Nakuru National Park – Birders Delight
Famous for its greater and lesser flamingos, Lake Nakuru National Park covers 180 square kilometers in central Kenya, northwest of Nairobi. The transient vegetation of the savannah around the lake supports populations of white rhinos in the southern region, and black rhinos are also found. Nakuru is a bird paradise, home to around 450 bird species, including many interesting water birds. In Nakuru Park, pigs, buffaloes, birds, water birds, and even leopards can be seen.
Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate National Park
Lake Naivasha, the highest lake in the Rift Valley, is home to a wide variety of birds and many hippos. This freshwater lake is located near Elsamere, the former home of Born Free, the famous Joy, and George Adamson. Activities include boating to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, biking in Hell’s Gate National Park, relaxing on the shores of beautiful lakes, and visiting Elsamere.
About Kenya National Parks – Wildlife and Cultural Experiences
Cheap African safaris abound in Kenya, from 3-day budget safaris in Maasai mara or berland camps to 56-day wilderness safaris through southern and eastern Africa. Kenya safari tours take into consideration the wildlife and cultural attractions of this East African country with abundant wildlife.
