Kenya National Parks and Game Reserves

Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and Shaba form a big block of conservation area in the remote Central Northern Kenya. The lifeline of these reserves is the Ewaso Nyiro Ri

Samburu National Reserve adjoins the Buffalo Springs in the south and the Shaba National Reserve to the East. These game reserve are traversed by the Ewaso Nyiro river which meanders slowly between numerous acacia and doum trees, providing life support to the dry-land animals and a home to many crocodiles and Hippos.

Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves are located in the dry northern Kenya - a hot and arid area characterized by a parched landscape of hills and plains. The combination of wood and grassland with riverine forest and swamp is home to a wide variety of wildlife

Unique Attraction: The Samburu region is the best place to find several endemic Northern species, including Gerenuk, the Reticulated Giraffe, and Grevy's Zebra, the long horned Beisa Oryx and the Somali Ostrich.

Other animals commonly seen in Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs national reserves include the leopards, cheetahs, elephants, elands, leopards, buffaloes, lions. There are over 100 species of bird, large flocks of Guinea fowls are a common sight.

Taita Hills Game Sanctuary is a private game sanctuary separated from the vast Tsavo West only by a road. Animals roam freely between the two areas and in the hills that dot this sanctuary.

Taita Hills Game Sanctuary's landscape consists mainly of plains and woodlands, with typical riverbank vegetation along the water course and is home to over 50 species of mammals and 300 species of birds, wildlife include elephant, lion, oryx, lesser kudu, zebra, impala, dik-dik and a wide variety of smaller animals. Bird life includes the extremely rare Taita Falcon, a bird recorded in early Egyptian hieroglyphics.

A variety of short excursions can be made from the Sanctuary. Towards the Tanzania border lie Lakes Jipe and Chala, the former, home of many water birds, while Lake Chala is the deepest crater lake in Africa.

Tsavo East National park lies to the east of the Nairobi – Mombasa road, equidistant between Nairobi and Mombasa, and offers a vast and untapped arena of arid bush which is washed by azure and emerald meandering of Galana River.

Major wildlife attractions in Tsavo East National Park include lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffaloes, Giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elands and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded.

Tsavo West National Park is located on South-Eastern Kenya along the Western side of Mombasa-Nairobi highway. The park's savannah ecosystem comprises of open grasslands, scrublands, and Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation and rocky ridges. Tsavo West national park is an important historic Monument as a major battleground in World War I where British and German troops battled for supremacy.

It offers tremendous views with diverse habitats ranging from Mountains, River forest, Plains, Lakes and Wooded Grassland.. Major wildlife attractions include All of 'Africa's Big Five' - elephant, rhino, Leopard, Buffalo and Lion, Cheetah, Wild dogs, giraffe, zebra, crocodile, mongoose, hyrax, Dik- dik, Lesser Kudu, and Nocturnal Porcupine. Prolific birdlife features 600 species.

Tsavo West National Park is home to recent Volcanoes, lava flows and caves and is excellent for visitors who enjoy walking, offering a number of nature trails and the opportunity to explore the Chaimu Volcanic Crater. Mzima Spring is a star attraction at Tsavo West National Park, it is a pool of natural spring water with underwater viewing hides for observing Hippos and fish.

Masai Mara National Reserve stretches over 1510 sq km (938 sq mi) of open rolling grasslands and overlooked by the spectacular Esoit Oloololo (Siria) Escarpment, watered by the Mara River and dominated by an astonishing amount of wildlife. Lions are found in large prides everywhere, and it is not uncommon to see them hunting. Cheetahs and leopards are less visible, but still fairly common. Elephants, buffalos, zebras and hippos also exist in large numbers.

The Masai Mara National Reserve shares a border with Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and is essentially a continuation of this park, forming the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Apart from the seasonal wildebeest and zebra migration, game viewing in the Masai Mara National Reserve is excellent year round. Game includes elephant, black rhino, buffalo, plains zebra, hartebeest and big cats. The rivers are home to hippo and crocodiles. 452 species, 53 of which are raptors.

The Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara

An impressive feature of the Masai Mara National reserve is the annual migration of the Wildebeest, Zebra and gazelle from the plains of the Serengeti that cross the Tanzania border and rivers to reach the Mara lush grassland from late June, hunted by the predators Lion, Hyena and circled by vultures as the journey unfolds. Their dramatic river crossings are a reality for tourists visiting in July-August.

Lake Nakuru National Park is situated in the Great Rift Valley, in Kenya, near Nakuru town. Lake Nakuru is a world heritage site famous for its million plus flamingo population and other bird species. Lake Nakuru National Park's birdlife is world renowned: a beacon for leading ornithologists, scientists and wildlife film-makers. The park spans an attractive range of wooded and bush grassland around the lake offering wide ecological diversity, from lake water, woodland to the rocky escarpments and ridges.

Lake Nakuru's landscape includes areas of marsh and grasslands alternating with rocky cliffs and outcrops, stretches of acacia woodland and rocky hillsides covered with a Euphorbia forest on the eastern perimeter.

Situated in the southern region of Kenya, Amboseli National Park stands as a renowned wildlife conservation area, enticing visitors with its stunning rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. It is a home to iconic wildlife, hosting four members of the Big Five, from lions to the graceful zebras and countless number of bird species in its swamps and wetlands.

Amboseli is celebrated for its exceptional opportunities for close encounters with free-roaming members of the Big Five. The park is a home to large numbers of African elephants, creating the perfect opportunity for an up close view of up to fifty herds of elephants in one safari, making it a prime destination for both photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Its unique charm lies in its authentic and rich Maasai culture ability to offer unforgettable safari experience in an inspiring natural beauty of Mother Nature and, making it a must - visit destination for anyone looking to experience the magic of the Kenyan wilderness.

Aberdare National Park is a stunning protected area in central Kenya, located in the Aberdare Mountain Range, east of the Great Rift Valley. It spans approximately 767 square kilometers and offers a diverse landscape, including mountain peaks, deep valleys, bamboo forests, and moorlands2.

The park is famous for its breathtaking waterfalls, such as Karuru Falls and Gura Falls, as well as its rich wildlife, including elephants, black rhinos, leopards, and the rare bongo antelope2. Bird enthusiasts can also spot over 250 bird species here.

One of its historical highlights is the Treetops Lodge, where Princess Elizabeth became Queen in 1952 upon learning of her father's passing. Visitors can enjoy activities like game viewing, hiking, bird watching, and even sport fishing