Location

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.

The Aberdare National Park lies in the Aberdare mountain range and extends over a wide variety of terrain. Moorlands, full of mist, bamboo, and rainforests where elephants roam through the thick, dense vegetation, spectacular waterfalls, plunging into pools and streams filled with trout, and mountain peaks up to 4000 metres high. The Aberdares are an important water catchment area providing water to the Tana and Athi rivers, both among the largest rivers in Kenya.

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

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.

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 home of the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration, the name Serengeti has become synonymous with the African safari experience. The seemingly unending savannah plains of the park are home to Africa's most famous animals as well as a cast of lesser-known but no less interesting animals.

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.

A broad but shallow freshwater lake, Lake Naivasha is a family-friendly playground perfect for boating or walking safaris on Crescent Island, a private game reserve populated by herbivores.

Also a world-class birding destination, Lake Naivasha's swamps and forests are a perfect place to spot hundreds of species of birds, while those looking for large mammals can see the cape buffalo, hippopotamus, and playful Colobus monkeys along the lake's shores.

Lake Manyara National Park offers a wilderness experience in diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. Apart from a spectacular setting, the park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds it was established to protect.

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.

Despite its name, which means “abode of peace” in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest and busiest city. It is the country’s most important business and commercial hub and is situated right on the Indian Ocean.

Dar es Salaam is the main port of call for most visitors, as it is an ideal location from which to access both the wilderness areas and the beaches of Tanzania and Zanzibar.

A paradise for bird watchers, flower lovers, and the primate seeking visitors. Udzungwa Mountains National Park is perhaps Tanzania's most important sanctuary of terrestrial biodiversity. Udzungwe has many other mammals, and maybe the safari is not the typical safari game you'd expect from Tanzanian National Parks. Is an esoteric safari destination for true nature lovers.

Your first glimpse of stunning Ngorongoro will likely come from the heavily forested viewpoint that looks down upon its sun-drenched, cloud-dappled magnificence. Ringed on all sides by the tropical forest-draped walls of the caldera, Ngorongoro looks like something out of myth. One of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros, the park is home to the entirety of the big five and is a particularly good place to see lions and cape buffalo year-round

Weighing in at over four times the size of the Serengeti, the wild frontiers of the Selous Game Reserve are home to a dizzying number of animals, including over 200,000 cape buffalo, 80,000 wildebeest, 30,000 elephants, and the country's most stable African wild dog population. The park is also home to Tanzania's largest hippopotamus and crocodile populations.

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.

Hell's Gate National Park is the ideal venue for a day trip excursion, a camping stopover, or a picnic spot out of Nairobi. It provides an endless biodiversity and is the only one of the few places where you are allowed to walk or cycle without an escort. It is a World Heritage site which enjoys global protection as one of the most unique natural sites on earth.

Nestled in the heart of East Africa, bordering Tsavo West and Taita Hills, the LUMO Conservancy stands as an emblem of harmony between human ambition and nature’s endurance. What makes LUMO truly distinctive isn’t just its breathtaking landscapes or the dazzling diversity of flora and fauna it safeguards, but the robust commitment to sustainability and community involvement that forms its foundation.

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.

A window into Kenya's past, sleepy Lamu is one of the last true vestiges of traditional Swahili life.

Mombasa is Kenya's second-largest city and a major coastal hub, located along the Indian Ocean. It is well-known for its rich history, multicultural influences, and as a popular tourist destination.

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.

When it comes to the safari experience, Tanzania’s stunning range of wildlifeand its many beautiful national parks and conservation areas make it the best place in Africa to go on safari.  Whether you choose to do your safari from the back of a truck or want to try something more adventurous, such as guided hiking or even canoeing, there is a wealth of options to satisfy.

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.