Places To Visit in Kenya

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Here are the top 33 tourist places in Kenya

1. Masai Mara

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The Masai Mara, a vast national game reserve in Narok, Kenya, spans 1,510 square kilometres, standing as a globally renowned wildlife conservation reserve. The reserve is famous for the African Big Five, including lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, rhinos, and African bush elephants, and for hosting t...

Best Time: June to October

2. Amboseli National Park

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Amboseli National Park is located in southern Kenya, near the border with Tanzania. It is situated approximately 240 kilometers  southeast of Nairobi. The park is known for its iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, which lies just across the border in Tanzania. Amboseli Nati...

3. Mombasa

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Mombasa, located on the southeastern coast of Kenya, is a vibrant and diverse city that draws visitors for its historical significance, pristine beaches, and lively culture. As Kenya's second-largest city and a major port, Mombasa serves as a vital gateway for international trade. Its strategic loca...

Best Time: July to September

4. Tsavo West National Park

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Tsavo West National Park is in the southeast of Kenya and covers an area of 9,065 square kilometres (3,500 square miles). It was established in 1948 and is part of the Tsavo Conservation Area along with Tsavo East National Park. The park is home to famous African animals like elephants, lions, leopa...

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5. Nairobi

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Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya, is a vibrant metropolis located in the southern part of the country. Covering an area of approximately 696 square kilometres (269 square miles), Nairobi serves as the nation's business, financial, and cultural centre. Notably, it is referred to as the ...

Best Time: January to February and June to September

6. Giraffe Manor

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Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya, is a unique boutique hotel celebrated for its exceptional hospitality and the presence of resident Rothschild's giraffes freely roaming the surrounding sanctuary. Guests staying in the twelve individually decorated rooms have an exclusive opportunity to share breakfa...

7. Lake Nakuru National Park

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Nestled in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park s renowned for the breathtaking gathering of flamingos that flock to the shores of Lake Nakuru. With numbers often exceeding hundreds of thousands, this spectacle creates a vivid pink carpet over the lake's surface. In addition to ...

8. Mount Kenya National Park

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Mount Kenya National Park in Kenya covers a large area of 715 square kilometers. The park is highlighted by Mount Kenya, the second-highest peak in Africa, reaching 5,199 meters. Its snow-capped peaks and glaciers provide a stunning backdrop to diverse wildlife, including the famous "Big Five": elep...

9. Tsavo East National Park

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Established in 1948, Tsavo East National Park is spread over 13,000 square kilometres, making it one of Kenya's oldest and largest national parks. Located in southeastern Kenya, this park is home to a thriving population of red elephants, one of the largest as well as oldest in the world. It also bo...

10. Lake Naivasha National Park

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Located in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, Lake Naivasha National Park is known for its scenic lake, forming a unique ecosystem with a high population of flamingos and hippos across picturesque landscapes. The park gets its name from Lake Naivasha, which derives from the Maasai word "Naiposha," mean...

11. Meru National Park

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Meru National Park is located in Kenya, at the base of Mount Kenya, covering an area of 870 square kilometres. It's a crucial wildlife sanctuary known for the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos. Established in 1966, the park is historically important as the former home of co...

12. Samburu National Reserve

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Samburu National Reserve, located in Kenya's Rift Valley, covers approximately 165 square kilometres (64 square miles). It's famous for excellent leopard sightings and unique wildlife called the Special 5 – Gerunuk, Grevy’s Zebra, Reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, and Beisa oryx. It has four...

13. Hell's Gate National Park

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Hell's Gate National Park is situated northwest of Nairobi and south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya. Its name comes from a narrow break in the cliffs, once a tributary of a prehistoric lake that supported early human settlements in the Rift Valley. Established in 1984, this small park is known for its di...

14. Ol Pejeta Conservancy

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Ol Pejeta Conservancy covers 90,000 acres in Kenya's Laikipia District and is a crucial wildlife sanctuary. Known as East Africa's biggest black rhino sanctuary, it's vital for protecting over 165 endangered black rhinos. It's also the home of the last two northern white rhinos globally, making it a...

15. Lake Bogoria

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Lake Bogoria, found in Kenya's Great Rift Valley just south of Lake Baringo, is a special lake known for its hot springs and geysers. It's a bit north of the equator and is famous for hosting one of the world's largest groups of lesser flamingos. The area around the lake is protected as the Lake Bog...

16. Aberdare National Park

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Aberdare National Park, situated in the central highlands of Kenya, is known for hosting the Big Five—elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. It's also home to rare animals like the endangered bongo, giant forest hogs, servals, and colobus monkeys. For bird enthusiasts, the park offers a ...

17. Buffalo Springs National Reserve

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Buffalo Springs National Reserve is located in Isiolo County, Kenya, covering 131 square kilometers. It's part of the Samburu-Buffalo Springs-Shaba Ecosystem, adjacent to the Samburu and Shaba National Reserves. The reserve is well-known for the "Special Five" (Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, reticulated...

18. Shaba National Reserve

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Covering 239 square kilometers, Shaba National Reserve is in northern Kenya, next to Samburu and Buffalo Springs reserves. The dry environment is home to remarkable animals, including the Special Five - Somali giraffes, oryx antelopes, Somali ostriches, Grevy's zebras, and gerenuks. You can also fin...

19. Shimba Hills National Reserve

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Shimba Hills National Reserve, spanning about 300 square kilometers, is one of East Africa's largest coastal forests, second only to the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. It is located in Kenya's Kwale County, near the southeast coast. The reserve is known for its significant elephant population, with over 700...

20. Malindi

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Malindi is a coastal town in Kenya, located along the Indian Ocean on Kenya's north coast. It is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and vibrant marine life. Malindi is a favoured destination for Italian tourists, earning it the nickname "Little Italy." The ci...

21. Wasini Island

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Wasini Island is a captivating island located on the southern coast of Kenya. Situated in the Indian Ocean, it is part of the Shimoni Archipelago and spans a relatively small area of 7 kilometres long and 3 kilometres across, offering an intimate and secluded getaway for visitors seeking a serene co...

22. Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

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Situated in Kenya's Taita-Taveta County, the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary spans 28,000 acres and is a privately owned national park. Nestled next to Tsavo West National Park, it forms part of the ancient Eastern Arc Mountain Range, showcasing lush green mountains and expansive grassy plains bustli...

23. Lake Elementaita

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Lake Elementaita, situated in Kenya's Great Rift Valley between Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru, is a shallow soda lake known for its vibrant bird life. With over 400 bird species, including Greater and Lesser flamingos, it's recognized as part of the UNESCO Kenya Lake System World Heritage Site. Lake...

24. Mount Longonot National Park

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Mount Longonot National Park is in the Rift Valley region of Kenya, covering around 52 square kilometres. The park is famous for Mount Longonot, an impressive stratovolcano with a distinctive cone shape that's great for hiking. The park is home to various wildlife, including buffaloes, elands, lions...

25. Ukunda

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Located along the Indian Ocean, Ukunda is a vibrant town in the southern part of Mombasa, Kenya. With its golden sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and breathtaking sunsets, Ukunda provides a tropical paradise. It is most popular for serving as the gateway to the renowned Diani Beach, on...

26. Eldoret

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Eldoret is a lively city located in western Kenya and is the fifth largest in the country. It is known for its thriving economy and is the capital of Uasin Gishu County. Eldoret is often referred to as the "City of Champions" due to its high-altitude training camps for athletes. Eldoret also serves ...

27. Watamu

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Watamu is a charming coastal town situated on Kenya's north coast, along the Indian Ocean. Much like its neighbouring town, Malindi, Watamu offers a mix of beach fun, marine adventures, and nature experiences in a coastal town known for its relaxed atmosphere and conservation efforts.  Watamu i...

28. Karura Forest

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Karura Forest, located in the northern part of Nairobi, Kenya, is a 1,041-hectare urban upland forest and one of the city's official forests. Managed by the Kenya Forest Service since its establishment in 1932, it is divided by Kiambu and Limuru roads into three sections. The forest offers a natural...

29. Kakamega Forest National Reserve

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Kakamega Forest National Reserve, located northwest of Nairobi, is a unique slice of the ancient Guineo-Congolian rainforest, covering about 240 square kilometres. It stands out as Kenya's only remaining tropical rainforest and a crucial spot for conserving bird and plant life. With 367 bird species...

30. Nanyuki

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Nanyuki, located in Laikipia County in central Kenya, is a lively market town. It serves as a gateway to Mount Kenya National Park and is popular for the region's farms, ranches, and wildlife conservancies. Situated right on the equator, the town is visited by many international travelers being a ke...

Best Time: June - September, January - February

31. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

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Situated in Meru County, Kenya, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy covers 62,000 acres and protects endangered species like black rhinos and Grevy’s zebras. It's known for having lots of wildlife, including 12% of Kenya’s rhinos and the world’s largest population of Grevy’s zebras, along with the famous ...

Best Time: July - September, December - March

32. Lamu Island

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Lamu Island, located 150 miles from Mombasa, Kenya, is a bustling city and port in the Indian Ocean. It's the most popular and developed of the islands in the Lamu Archipelago, known for its beautiful beaches, water activities, traditional stone buildings, and rich festivals. Recognized as a UNESCO ...

Best Time: July - September, January - February

33. Lake Baringo National Park

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Lake Baringo, in Lake Baringo National Park, is a one of only two freshwater lakes in the Kenya’s Rift Valley, along with Lake Naivasha. Lake Baringo has many small islands, along with fumaroles and hot springs. The lake is home to over 470 bird species like fish eagles and kingfishers, as well as h...

Best Time: April - June, October - December

FAQs on Kenya

What is the currency of Kenya?

The official currency of Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling (KES). The most frequently used notes are of denominations KES50, KES100, KES200, KES500, KES1000. Coins are also used. Dollars are accepted here, however, the local currency holds more value. MasterCard, Visa and American Express are the most popularly used cards, accepted by nearly all places.

What is the history of Kenya?

It is believed that people may have lived in Kenya some 2 million years ago. Arabian men had established a few settlements along the coastal areas. This coastal line came under the Portuguese influence during the 1500s. Kenya's biggest ethnic group, Kikuyu, came here only around the start of the 18th century. Kenya was a British protectorate in 1890 and in 1920, it became a colony. Kenyan history is incomplete without mentioning the Mau Mau movement, which came as a bold expression of rebellion in those times.

What is unique about culture of Kenya?

Kenyan culture is rich and varied. A lot of tribes co-exist in this country, most of them being traditionally African groups. These communities are known to be warm and welcoming. Guests are treated with utmost respect by Kenyan families, with a lot of that respect being given to the elderly. Christianity is the predominant religion here, followed by Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Swahili and English are the official languages of Kenya.

How is Kenya divided into regions?

Prior to 2013, Kenya was divided into 8 provinces. With the new Constitution, the provinces gave way to a total of 46 districts. They are commonly classified into City, Municipality, Town and Country. However, the old provinces of Kenya were the Central province, the Coast, the Eastern province, Nairobi, the North Eastern province, Nyanza, the Rift Valley and the Western province.

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