A Complete Guide to Kenya's National Parks

Kenya boasts an incredible array of national parks and reserves, each offering a unique safari experience. Here is your complete guide.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

The crown jewel of Kenya's safari destinations. Famous for the Great Migration, the Mara offers exceptional year-round game viewing with high densities of lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

Amboseli National Park

Home to large herds of elephants and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The observation hill provides panoramic views of the entire park.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Famous for its flamingos and rhino sanctuary. The lake itself is a soda lake surrounded by acacia woodlands and rocky cliffs.

Tsavo National Park

One of the largest game parks in the world, divided into Tsavo East and Tsavo West. Known for man-eating lions, red elephants, and the Mzima Springs.

Samburu National Reserve

A semi-arid region with unique wildlife including the Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Somali ostrich. The Ewaso Nyiro River attracts abundant wildlife.

Aberdare National Park

A misty mountain park with waterfalls, moorlands, and dense forests. Famous for its tree hotel lodges where you can watch wildlife from your balcony.