Amazing Places to visit in Kenya – 2023

 


Kenya is the most tourist busy country of Africa, This Magnificent country has such a wide range of wildlife that it's dazzling, Kenya boasts some of the best spots of African safari. So in today's Blog or video let's find out the top 10 most beautiful places to visit in Kenya.

(1)  Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is located 200 kilometers north of Nairobi near Mount Kenya National Park and is a great area to see animals up close, the big five is lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes as well as additional species like cheetahs, hyenas, zebra and Wildebeest. Can all be found on this 90,000 acre private game reserve which is located against the beautiful background of snow-capped Mount Kenya the reserve is well renowned for its northern and southern white rhinos as well as Baraka a black blind Rhino who may be fed by Lucky visitors self-drive or guided excursions are available to see the animals and admission includes a visit to the chimp Sanctuary day visitors are welcome and if you wish to extend your Wilderness trip there are accommodations ranging from Bush camps and Safari Cottages to a lovely Colonial ranch home where you may stay overnight.






(2) Hells Gate National Park

Hell's Gate National Park is a popular climbing destination, it's one of Kenya's view parks that permits camping and exploration by foot or bicycle with two extinct volcanoes, the Red Cliffs of Hell's Gate Gorge, obsidian caves and Fisher town. A former volcanic plug, Hell's Gate provides great climbing and trekking possibility hot springs and natural geezers his team prevents in the Earth's crust are examples of geothermal phenomena leopards baboons Wildebeest Eland ostriches gazelles and more than 100 kinds of birds are among the animals protected by the park the park also has nesting sites for Eagles vultures the parks Allure Korea Maasai Cultural Center which features Maasai singing dance and jewelry making performances is well worth a visit.






(3) Mount Kenya National Park

Mount Kenya National Park located in the central Highlands east of the Great Rift Valley is a UNESCO world heritage site that offers the uncommon site of tropical snow at 5199 meters it includes the country's eponymous highest peak Mount Kenya is made up of three Glacier covered Summits that were formed by a succession of volcanic eruptions the highest peak is Batian however the next highest peak Nelian is more difficult to reach although changeable weather might provide problems the lowest Summit lenana is considered the simplest to climb bring your camera with you the breathtaking environment includes glaciers lakes and Mineral Springs as well as Alpine woodlands and dense bamboo Pockets safaris are made more enjoyable by the diversity of floor Ryan animals you could see black and white Columbus monkeys buffaloes elephant tree hyrax leopard and hyena among the animals here.





 (4) Malindi

 Malindi on the Kenyan Coast north of Mombasa has two personalities part ancient Old Town part contemporary tourist destination this famous seaside town has it all it's also a Melting Pot of cultures and Cuisines due to its long commercial history many visitors travel from Europe to relax on Watamu Beach's beautiful beaches and dive the coral reefs of the Malindi and Watamu Marine national parks if you're searching for free things to do in Kenya you can't go wrong with a relaxing day on the beach in Malindi the old town which originates from the 12th century also offers a taste of Swahili history the Jamie mosque to 14th century pillar tombs and the church of Saint Francis Xavier one of East Africa's oldest churches may all be found here.




(5) Nairobi National Park 

you don't have to travel far from Nairobi to have a good time on a national Safari, Nairobi's National Park is only a 15-minute drive from Kenya's Capital. where you may see a sleeping pride of lions or a beautiful giraffe striding over the Golden grass, if you're staying in Nairobi one of the top things to do is visit this Wildlife Rich Park which makes for a wonderful day trip, especially if you can't make it to one of the larger game reserves Buffalo, leopard, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, elephants and cheetahs are among the traditional Safari stars and the Park's Rhino Sanctuary horses some of the world's most endangered species, The Nairobi Safari walk is a great way to see wildlife on foot the birders will be pleased to learn that the park is home to over 400 kinds of birds including the lovely gray crowned crane.






(6) Lamu Island

a tiny island northeast of Mombasa exudes an old world charm Lamu, Old Town a UNESCO world heritage site is Kenya's oldest continuously inhabited Village going back to the 12th century one of the best things to do here is to take a stroll around the winding Lanes the structures represent the Island's illustrious commercial past architectural elements from the Arab world Europe and India are visible but done in a Swahili style wooden doors with intricate carvings Coral stone structures secret Courtyards Miranda's and rooftop patios are all typical sites it's like stepping back in time when you go sightseeing here those blow the port there are few if any motorized cars and donkeys continue to dominate the streets as they have for Generations the majority authority of Lamu's residents are Muslims and both men and women wear traditional clothing Lamu Museum features exhibits on Swahili's culture and the Region's Naval History Lamu Fort and the Donkey Sanctuary are among the Island's top attractions.




(7) Tsavo National Park

Kenya's biggest park is divided into two sections, Tsavo West and Tsavo East these Parks cover four percent of the country's total land area and include Rivers, waterfalls, Savannah, volcanic Hills, a large lava rock plateau and a diverse range of animals. Tsavo East is located halfway between Nairobi and Mombasa is known for its photogenic sites of enormous elephant herds rolling and bathing in Red Dust the Park's Palm fringed Galana River winds its way through it giving great Wildlife viewing and a pleasant contrast to the dry Plains the Yata plateau the world's longest lava flow Mudanda Rock and the Lugard Falls which Cascade into Rapids and crocodile infested pools are among the other attraction.





(8) Lake Nakuru National Park

The large flocks of pink flamingos in Lake Nakuru National Park in central Kenya are well known Lake nakuru one of the rift valley soda lakes that spans about a third of the Park's territory is teeming with birds since its Inception in 1961 the park has been home to over 450 species of birds as well as a diverse range of other animals the creatures you could encounter include lions leopards warthogs water bugs pythons and white rhinos and the environments range from vast grasslands flanking the lake to steep Cliffs and forests the park also has Africa's largest euphorbia candelabrum Forest these indigenous to the area towering branching succulent add a strong textural accent to the dry surroundings.





(9)Amboseli National Reserve

Amboseli National Reserve which is crowned by Africa's highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro is one of Kenya's most popular tourist destinations the term Amboseli is derived from the Maasai phase that means salty dust. A fitting descriptor of the Park's dry environment the reserve is one of the greatest sites in Africa to get up close and personal with big herds of elephants big cats like lions and cheetah. as well as giraffe Impala Elan waterbuck gazelle and more than 600 kinds of birds, may all be found in the park the dried up bed of Lake Amboseli Wetlands with Sulfur Springs Savannah and forests are among the five ecosystems available to visitors look for the Maasai people who reside in the Park's immediate vicinity.






(10) Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai National Reserve is one of Africa's most beautiful Wildlife reserves in the Maasai Mara National reserve. The Mara is the northern extension of the Serengeti and it creates a wildlife Corridor between Tanzania and Kenya it's called after the statuesque red cloaked Maasai tribe who reside in the park and have been grazing their cattle here for decades Mara means model in their language maybe referring to the dance of light and Shadow cast by the acacia trees and Cloud stream Skies over the White Plains from July to October the park is known for Great Migration which sees millions of wildebeests zebras and Thompson's gazelle migrate to and from the Serengeti hippos and crocodiles swarm the banks of the Mara River thanks to its relatively High populations of lions cheetahs and leopard the park is also recognized for delivering good Predator sightings especially during the dry months of December through February.






It's hard to summarize the things to do in Kenya in one Blog or Video, but still we've managed to explore the 10 most tourist favorite places in Kenya.

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