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Mount Kenya is Kenya's biggest mountain, ranging between 1600 and 5199 m above sea level, and is the second-highest mountain after Mt Kilimanjaro, and is an extinct volcano at the equator located in the Central province. It is a national icon and nations namesake.

Surrounded by sprawling botanical gardens and serviced by several boutique shopping and dining locations, the Nairobi National Museum is a fun and informative day out for those wishing to learn more about Kenya's rich history. Open 356 days a year, the museum houses collections representative of Kenyan culture, nature, history, and contemporary art, among others.

Lake Magadi lies within Kenya, slightly north of Lake Natron and at the bottom of a steep-sided valley, the lowest point in the eastern or Gregory Rift Valley. The lake extends roughly 20 km N-S and is up to 6 km wide. Both lakes lie at some 600 m above sea level and are surrounded by plateaus and active natrocarbonatite volcanoes, reaching to more than 3,000 m asl. With an area of only 90 km2, Lake Magadi is one of the most saline and one of the smallest, alkaline lake sumps in the Rift Valley.

In this park lie the shimmering waters of Lake Nakuru, which is packed with pink flamingoes.

Lake Nakuru National Park is also the first rhino sanctuary in Kenya, and it was established right after the rhinos became an endangered species. The park hosts a large population of them.

Koobi Fora Museum. More commonly known as the Cradle of Mankind, this World Heritage Site located on the shores of Lake Turkana is believed to be some to be where it all began.

With many travellers having been in Kenya to witness the legendary Great Migration or chase the Big Five, Kenya is the perfect mix of first-world tourism infrastructure and Africa's exotic charms.

With Nairobi National Park located mere miles from Kenya's biggest airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya is a great country for a day safari or a lengthier, multi-park tour.

The former home of Karen Blixen, the Danish author of Out of Africa, this tiny little homestead gained international recognition when Blixen's life story was turned into an Oscar-winning film.

Home to the largest herds of buffalo on the planet, Katavi National Park is a relatively untouched wilderness paradise, situated in the western area of Tanzania.

Officially Tanzania's smallest national park, tiny Rubondo Island in the heart of Africa's largest lake packs a lot into its 240 square km. Known as the Jewel of Victoria, Rubondo Island National Park boasts a unique diversity of flora and fauna, including the endemic Sitatunga.

One of Tanzania's newest parks and its best-kept secrets, Saadani National Park is where the Indian Ocean meets the East African bushlands.
East Africa's only beachfront national park, a visit to Saadani is something truly unique.

Tsavo West National Park lies in Kenya’s Coast Province in the southwest of the country. It is divided from neighbouring Tsavo East National Park by the A109 Nairobi-Mombasa road and a railway line. The distance from Nairobi is approximately 168 miles by the A109.

Home to Africa's highest mountain and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro is dominated by the stunning vista that 'Kili' provides.

The Great Rift Valley is another prized Kenyan attraction, boasting beautiful lakes and escarpments, which provide havens for plentiful wildlife.

The Bomas of Kenya offer visitors the opportunity to experience Kenya's diverse cultural tapestry in miniature.

Nakuru, Kenya's fourth-largest city and capital of Nakuru County, is a rapidly growing, cosmopolitan, and scenic agricultural hub located 160 km from Nairobi. Situated in the Great Rift Valley at 1,850 meters, it is renowned for its mild climate, the nearby Lake Nakuru National Park (famous for flamingos).

Nairobi National Park is a unique ecosystem, being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city.

Nairobi, the capital city of Nairobi boasts a very unique feature. It’s the only city in the world with a National park and therefore boasts natural wilderness with wildlife and bird species-only few minutes (8km) away from the City center.

You can't come all of the way to Africa without tasting a bit of African game, and Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi specialises in serving up some of Africa's most delicious wildlife in a variety of styles.

A short drive from Arusha, the Tarangire National Park offers a fantastic game driving experience all year round. Home to Tanzania's largest population of elephants, Tarangire is the best place to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat - from the adorable calves all the way up to the intimidating bulls. It is also an ideal place to snap photos of the boabab tree (the Tree of Life), as it grows in great numbers throughout the park.

Often referred to as the Pearl of Africa, green and gorgeous Uganda is one of East Africa’s fastest rising destinations. The only place in East Africa where you can see the Big Five, mountain gorillas, and chimpanzees without crossing a border, Uganda is a wild and untamed wonderland just begging to be explored.

Nairobi, the vibrant capital of Kenya, serves as a critical hub for commerce, culture, and innovation in East Africa. Known for its dynamic skyline and rich history, the city is home to a diverse population that contributes to its energetic atmosphere.

More affectionately known as the Elephant Orphanage, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust aims to protect elephants and rhinos orphaned as a result of poaching.

One of the most important watersheds for the Great Ruaha River, Kitulo is well known for its floral significance – not only a multitude of orchids, but also the stunning yellow-orange red-hot poker and a variety of aloes, proteas, geraniums, giant lobelias, lilies and aster daisies, of which more than 30 species are endemic to southern Tanzania.

The Ruaha National Park is a fantastic place for those with a thirst for blood to see predators and prey interacting as they have for millennia.

As wild as Katavi but considerably more accessible, the Ruaha National Park is a fantastic place for those with a thirst for for blood to see predators and prey interacting as they have for millennia.

Shaba National Reserve is a land of volcanic formations, doum palm forests, and wild rivers where rare wildlife and centuries-old culture meet in one of Kenya’s most magical safari destinations. Located off the beaten path in northern Kenya, Shaba offers a quieter, more soulful alternative to more crowded parks—yet remains deeply rewarding in its biodiversity, landscapes, and stories.