Places to Visit in Kenya

Exotic wildlife, vast grasslands and pristine beaches—welcome to Kenya. There’s so much to see and do here, with every experience being even more amazing than the other. On your next holiday, here are the 5 top-rated tourist attractions in Kenya that you simply can’t miss. 

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve is undeniably the top-rated attraction in Kenya, especially between the months of July and October. This period marks the Great Serengeti Migration, when wildebeest, gazelle, impala and zebra cross through the Grumeti and Mara rivers, where crocodiles wait eagerly. Named to honour the Masaai tribe that inhabits the area, the reserve is a savanna of over 1,500 square kilometres. The star attractions at Maasai Mara National Reserve are the Big Five—African Lion, African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, African Leopard and Rhinoceros. 

Malindi

A delightful surprise in southwestern Kenya, the charming town of Malindi faces the Indian Ocean at the mouth of the Galana River. Its coastal location affords stunning beaches, which has resulted in it becoming a European holiday hotspot with several luxury properties. Malindi also scores big with the Marine National Park, Watamu Marine National Park and Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve. History and culture are not far behind with monuments like Vasco da Gama Pillar dating back to 1498 and the archaeological site of the Ruins of Gedi.

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Lake Nakuru National Park

Pink is the dominant colour at Lake Nakuru National Park, with flocks of flamingos lining its alkaline shores. Spanning 188 square kilometres, the park’s picturesque topography of grasslands and wetlands is ideal for birdwatchers with over 400 species of avifauna nesting here. Lake Nakuru National Park is also a sanctuary for black rhinos along with other abundant wildlife species including white rhinos, lions, leopards, giraffes and zebras.

Mombasa

Kenya’s second-largest city, Mombasa, is blessed with astounding coastal beauty. Made up of stretches of coral reefs and beaches like Diani, Nyali and Shanzu where swaying palms and skimming waves frame the picture, it’s easy to see why this port city is a top tourist attraction in Kenya. Mombasa also has a rich heritage evident in its landmark monuments like Fort Jesus—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and Old Town with its Portuguese and Islamic architecture. 

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Mount Kilimanjaro

 Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira are the three dormant volcanic peaks that make up Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at a height of 5,895 metres. Scaling the mountain is an aspiration of many a serious trekker. Comprising a varied ecosystem complete with a rainforest, alpine desert and an Arctic summit, the sheer magnitude of this mountain is a thing of absolute beauty.

Does that tempt you to add Kenya to your travel bucket list?

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