National Parks & Game Reserves – Kenya
Premier Parks & Reserves
All Parks & Reserves
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Aberdare National Park
Classic safaris, Big Five present (lion difficult to spot)
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Amboseli National Park
Classic safaris, great elephant viewing, famous for its views of Mt Kilimanjaro
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Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
Hiking, no Big Five, birding hot spot and butterflies
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Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Classic safaris, four of the Big Five (no rhino), adjoining Samburu National Reserve without fences
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Chyulu Hills National Park
Horseback and classic safaris, antelope species present
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Hell's Gate National Park
Cycling, walking and classic safaris, mainly buffalo and antelope species
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Kakamega Forest National Reserve
Kakamega Forest National Reserve
Hiking, small antelope species and monkeys, no Big Five, birding hot spot
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Kora National Park
Beautiful scenery, four of the Big Five (no rhino) and cheetah present, wildlife scarce
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Laikipia Plateau
Area containing multiple private reserves, abundant wildlife (many rhino)
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Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Stunning scenery, mainly antelope species, no Big Five, famous for its flamingos
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Lake Nakuru National Park
Classic safaris, black and white rhino, family friendly park
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Lake Turkana
Cultural visits, exquisite scenery, excellent bird watching, wildlife scarce, many Nile crocodiles
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Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Laikipia)
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Laikipia)
Classic safaris, private reserve, Big Five present
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Marsabit National Park
Crater lake, big-tusked elephants, excellent birding
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Masai Mara National Reserve
Classic safaris, Big Five present (rhino rare), many big cats, wildebeest migration
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Meru National Park
Classic safaris, Big Five present (rhino in fenced sanctuary)
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Nairobi National Park
Classic safaris, four of the Big Five (no elephant), small park, lacks wilderness appeal
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia)
Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia)
Classic safaris, private reserve, Big Five present, chimpanzee sanctuary
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Ruma National Park
Off-the-beaten-track destination, black rhino, leopard, giraffe and antelope species present
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Saiwa Swamp National Park
Hiking, sitatunga antelope, no major safari animals, birding hot spot
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Samburu National Reserve
Classic safaris, four of the Big Five (no rhino), adjoining Buffalo Springs National Reserve without fences
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Shaba National Reserve
Classic safaris, four of the Big Five (no rhino)
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Shimba Hills National Reserve
Classic safaris, three of the Big Five present (no rhino or lion), abundant elephant
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Solio Ranch (Laikipia)
Solio Ranch (Laikipia)
Classic safaris, private reserve, Big Five present, famous for its rhino population
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Tsavo East National Park
Classic safaris, adjacent to Tsavo West National Park, Big Five present, low wildlife densities
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Tsavo West National Park
Classic safaris, adjacent to Tsavo East National Park, Big Five present, low wildlife densities