Nairobi National Park (Langata) – located 10 km, outside of downtown Nairobi, this 117 sq. km. park has a diversity of environments with characteristics of fauna & flora, stretches of bush country, and deep rocky valleys and gorges with long grass. The animals seen here are black and white rhinoceroses, diverse birdlife, lions, leopards, hyenas, […]
Mount Kenya National Park & Forest (Kirinyaga)– located in the heart of the country, this is an extinct volcano with a very impressive landscape with four secondary peaks and 12 remnant glaciers. The four secondary peaks sit at the head of the u-shaped glacial valleys. It is the second highest mountain in Africa (at 5,199 […]
Mombasa Marine Park – located off the coast of Mombasa Beach, this offshore marine park lies between the Mtwapa and Tudor Creeks and its blue waters are ideal for wind surfing, water skiing, snorkeling and diving. They also provide a home to a colorful variety of marine species including crabs, starfish, stone fish, cucumbers sea […]
Malindi – a two-hour drive from Mombasa, this is perhaps the country’s most popular beach, attracting deep pocketed travelers. The beach strips north of Malindi are open to the ocean (attracting surfers), while the coastal areas to its south include Malindi Marin National Park (a haven for divers). Trendy seaside resorts like Che Shale are […]
Limuru Country Club – located less than an hour (41 km) northwest of Nairobi, this golf club’s 18-hole course is considered the most scenic in the country, with one of the best club house veranda views in Africa. Located on land that’s 7,000 ft. above sea level, and located amidst the famed local tea plantations […]
Lake Turkana National Parks – located in the northern part of Kenya, this is a serene tourist site serving as a study center for plant and animal communities and a rich animal habitat. It is a stopover for the migrant Waterfowl and a breeding area for the Nile crocodile, hippopotamus as well as various venomous […]
Kenya’s Lake Systems – this eco-tourist destination consists of Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru and Lake Elementaita (which made the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001). These are three relatively shallow inter-linked lakes in Kenya’s Rift Valley Province (covering a total area of 32,034 hectares). These lakes are home to 13 globally threatened bird species and […]
Giraffe Center (Nyumbi Road, Langata) – located just outside of Nairobi, the center has been ostensibly set up as a breeding center for the endangered Rothschild giraffe, but now operates conservation/education programs for Kenyan school children. There is good information on giraffes available here, and an elevated feeding platform where visitors meet the resident giraffes […]
East African Safari Classic Rally – organized in the spirit of the Paris to Dakar (auto race) rally, this auto race event is held every November. Rally car drivers go through a grueling endurance test driving their race machines through Kenya and nearby Tanzania (covering about 3,331 km — divided into 24 competitive stages). For […]
Diani Beach – located just 30 km. south of Mombasa, this is one of Kenya’s major beach resort areas. This 25 km long strip is made up of Tiwi, Diani, Galu, Kinondo & Chale Island. The pearly-white sands blend into the turquoise warm waters of the Indian Ocean –creating a perfect backdrop of tranquility for […]