Masai Mara National Reserve
This world-famous reserve offers you the highest predator density in Kenya and is the stage for the spectacular Great Migration
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National Parks At
A Glance
Kenya's national parks offer the right experience for every travel style – whether it's the breathtaking wildlife density of the Masai Mara or pure peace away from the crowds. Here we give you an overview of the best protected areas. If you're unsure which park really fits your budget and travel dates, simply fill in the short Safari Finder questionnaire and get your personal, honest safari plan.
Amboseli National Park
The park is famous for its huge elephant herds, which roam leisurely against the majestic, snow-capped backdrop of Kilimanjaro
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Tsavo East National Park
In Kenya's largest protected area you'll meet the legendary „red elephants“, which dust themselves with the iron-rich earth of the endless savannah to protect themselves from the sun
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Tsavo West National Park
Unlike the flat east, here you can expect a surprisingly green, hilly landscape with jet-black lava fields and the crystal-clear Mzima Springs
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Lake Nakuru National Park
This compact paradise in the Great Rift Valley is home not only to a rich variety of birdlife around its shimmering lake, but also to a very healthy, heavily protected rhino population
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Samburu National Reserve
In this extremely dry, barren semi-desert landscape north of Mount Kenya you'll encounter the rare „Special Five“, which include exceptional species such as the Grevy's zebra and the reticulated giraffe
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Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Bordering directly on the Samburu reserve, this quiet protected area offers a similarly rugged landscape, crossed here and there by refreshing, clear springs
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Shaba National Reserve
With its striking, jagged rock formations and rough volcanic landscape, this dry reserve is considered particularly exclusive and is visited by only a few vehicles
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Meru National Park
Once made world-famous by the book „Born Free“, this park today impresses with lush swamps, dense gallery forests and a wonderful, undiscovered exclusivity
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Aberdare National Park
Instead of typical wide savannahs, here you'll immerse yourself in dense mountain forests, deep gorges and at times mystical, misty landscapes
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Nairobi National Park
Unique in the world, this park offers you the fascinating sight of rhinos, lions and giraffes grazing right in front of the modern high-rise skyline of a city of millions
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Lake Bogoria National Reserve
This spectacular lake in the Rift Valley fascinates with active, hissing geysers and hot springs that shoot into the sky right in front of an impressive volcanic escarpment
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Mwea National Reserve
Instead of Big Five guarantees and lots of jeeps, this little-visited reserve awaits you with an almost meditative silence far from mass tourism
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Shimba Hills National Reserve
Just a stone's throw from the Indian Ocean, this reserve combines refreshing coastal rainforest with open grassland and picturesque views
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FAQ
Common questions
Which national parks in Kenya are best for a safari?
There isn't „one“ best park, as the ideal destination depends heavily on your personal wishes. The Masai Mara offers the absolute maximum in wildlife sightings, while parks such as Tsavo West or the Samburu reserve stand out with spectacular landscapes and fewer visitors.
How many national parks should you combine on a safari?
For a relaxed trip of 6 to 8 days, we recommend two or at most three different areas. That leaves enough time for in-depth wildlife viewing without the sometimes long drives between protected areas turning stressful.
Which park gives you the best chance of seeing the "Big Five"?
Thanks to its extremely high predator density, the Masai Mara National Reserve offers the best chance of spotting all of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) within a few days. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is also excellent, especially for watching rhinos.
Are Kenya's national parks safe for families with children?
Absolutely. With timely planning, child-friendly lodges and logistically straightforward national parks can be combined perfectly. Parks with short transfer times and areas with very low malaria risk (such as higher-altitude conservancies) always come first on family safaris.
What is the difference between a national park and a conservancy?
State-run national parks are subject to strict rules to protect wildlife, such as an absolute requirement to stay on the tracks. Conservancies, on the other hand, are privately or community-managed protected areas. They allow fewer vehicles and offer special experiences such as off-road driving, bush walks and night safaris.
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