Kenya, the land of exotic animals, epic landscapes, breathtaking safaris, and cultural euphoria, is the perfect place to visit on your next vacation. We will assist you in getting a better understanding of how to plan your itinerary for Kenya.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara is the perfect place to start your journey. It is one of the largest game reserves between Kenya and Africa. Maasai Mara is home to the Maasai colony that have been living here for centuries. Maasai Mara is also known for the Great Migration, one of the most significant animal movements, consisting of wildebeests, Thomson’s gazelles, and zebras.

 

1. Best time to visit here: July to October and December to February
2. What to expect: Witnessing the Great Migration. You can also see hippos and crocodiles in the Mara River.
3. How to get here:
   • By Road: From Nairobi (270 KM, Approx 5 Hours) or Lake Nakuru (235 KM, Approx 6 Hours)
   • By Air: Domestic flight from Nairobi
4. Where to stay: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Olaaro, Porini Mara Camp, Angama, Mara Serena Safari Lounge
5. Cost: Accommodations usually offer safaris, with prices starting from $900
6. Entrance fee: Adults: $80, Children: $45

 

Amboseli National Reserve

Amboseli National Reserve is one of the most popular tourist destinations, especially for people who love trekking because of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is known for its herds of elephants and many other wildlife species, including gazelles, waterbucks, impalas, lions, cheetahs, and giraffes. You can also witness over 600 different species of birds.

 

1. Best time to visit here: June to October and December to March
2. What to expect: A scenic backdrop with Mount Kilimanjaro and various landscapes, including swamps, dry plains, and much more.
3. How to get here: Fly into Jomo Kenyatta Airpot and drive to the park
4. Where to stay: Amboseli Serena, Tortillis Camp, Tawi Lodge, Satao Elerai, Porini Amboseli Camp, Amboseli Sopa Lodge
5. Cost: Starting from $750
6. Entrance fee: Adults: $60, Children: $35

 

Tsavo National Park

The largest park in Kenya, The Tsavo National Park, covers 4% of Kenya’s total land area and is divided into Tsavo West and Tsavo East. The park has diversity in land and animals, offering rivers, waterfalls, elephants, lions, hippos, and much more. In the East, you will find herds of elephants in their natural habitats and the Galana River, while the West will offer breathtaking scenery, Mzima Springs, and the Chaimu Crater.

 

1. Best time to visit here: June to October and December to March
2. What to expect: Rivers, savannahs, lava-rock plateau, and a diverse range of wildlife species
3. How to get here:
   • By Road: From Amboseli National Park (380 KM, Approx 6 Hours)
4. Where to stay: Impala Safari Lodge, The Joy Hotel, Afrika Lodge, Manyatta Camp, Voi Wildlife Lodge
5. Cost: Starting from $450
6. Entrance fee: Adults: $90, Children: $40

 

Buffalo Springs

Established in 1948, Buffalo Springs is part of the Samburu – Isiolo Game Reserve. Buffalo Springs is known for the diverse wildlife and flora. Its landscape is captivating, and its natural habitat is a marvellous spectacle, with a range of exotic life residing here, including but not limited to lions, gerenuks, oryxes, elephants, and over 350 different bird species.

 

1. What is the best time to visit here? June to October and December to March.
2. What to expect: Exotic wildlife, including the endangered Grevy’s Zebra, reticulated giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, hipppos, crocodiles, and a diverse range of birds. You will also see many rivers, including Tana River Poplar and flora, including Acacia elatior, acacia tortilis, and desert rose.
3. How to get here:
   • By Road: From Nairobi (355 KM)
   • By Air: Domestic flight to the local airstrip
4. Where to stay: Ashnil Samburu Camp, Samburu Simba Lodge
5. Cost: Starting from $450
6. Entrance fee: Adults: $70, Children: $40

 

Lake Nakuru National Park

More than 450 species of birds call Lake Nakuru home, including the pink flamingos. It is also home to other species, including warthogs, leopards, waterbucks, white rhinos and much more.

 

1. Best time to visit here: June to March
2. What to expect: Thousands of pink flamingos and exotic wildlife, rocky cliffs, and grasslands
3. How to get here:
   • By Road: From Nairobi (155 KM), Masai Mara (235 KM), and Samburu (300 KM)
4. Where to stay: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, Hotel Luna Resort
5. Cost: Starting from $450
6. Entrance fee: Adults: $60, Children: $35

 

This guide should help you plan your itinerary and understand more about some of the major attractions in Kenya. For more information on travel destinations in Kenya, read Five Must Do’s in Kenya,