The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is widely considered to be Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve. The reserve comprises 200 sq miles of open plains, woodlands and riverine forest.

Each year the Mara plays host to the world’s greatest natural spectacle, the Great Wildebeest Migration from the Serengeti Game Reserve. From July to October, the promise of rain and fresh life giving grass in the north brings more than one million Wildebeest together into a single massive herd. They pour across the border into the Mara, making a spectacular entrance in a surging column of life that stretches from horizon to horizon. 

At the Mara River they mass together on the banks before finally plunging forward through the raging waters, creating a frenzy as they fight against swift currents and waiting crocodiles. But not only the wildebeest are a great attraction. The Mara has been called also the Kingdom of Lions and these regal and powerful hunters dominate this area. Cheetah are also a common sight in the Mara, as are Hyena and smaller predators such as Jackals. It is one of the best places to see the "big Five".

The Mara is an awesome natural wonder, a place where Maasai warriors share the plains with hunting lions, a place of mighty herds and timeless cycles of life, death and regeneration. The Mara is probably the best serviced of all Kenyan Parks and Reserves with a wide range of Accommodation. The reserve is ideal for game drives, and some lodges and camps offer walks and balloon safaris. Wildlife moves freely in and out of the reserve, and through neighbouring Maasai lands. Outside the boundaries of the reserve there are many other small camps and lodges, some of which offer walking, horse riding and other safari options.

South Western Kenya is the heartland of the Maasai. The Maasai are a strongly independent people who still value tradition and ritual as an integral part of their everyday lives. They regard themselves not just as residents of this area but that they are as much a part of the life of the land as the land is part of their lives. Traditionally, the Maasai rarely hunt and living alongside wildlife in harmony is an important part of their beliefs. Lions and Wildebeest play as important a role in their cultural beliefs as their own herds of cattle. This unique co-existence of man and wildlife makes this Maasai land one of the world’s most unique wilderness regions.

No Hollywood studio can make a so beautiful backdrop for a safari, as you can find it in the Amboseli National Park. During elephants, zebras and buffalos are graze in the flat savannah, the Kilimanjaro glitters in the background.

The park is 400 sq kms, with its southern boundary along the Tanzanian border. The area is home to more than just Elephants, and herds of wildebeest, zebra and impala graze on the open plains. There are areas of acacia forest that make for good birding, and are home to many small mammals. Cheetah are also often sighted here.

The terrain consists of fine dust form vulcanoes which come from the Kilimanjaro.  From this dust the park gets its’ name "Amboseli".  "Amboseli" is the word for salty dust in the language of the Maasais. The lake in the west dry up 10 000 years ago and is named also "dust bowl". Simply after  strong  rainfalls, the lake is filled with water. The rest of the time, the lake can be crossed by car. The center of the park is the place Ol Tukai. This was the spot for the movie "Snow on the Kilimanjaro". On that site there are many lodges situated.  Around the circle of Ol Tukai is a large swamp,  small lake and a few bushes and trees. So there is a manifold fauna, in particular large herds of elephants. In the west of Ol Tukai is the "Observation Hill" which gives tourists a wonderful view over the Amboseli National Park.

The first thing you will notice on a Samburu Safari is that it is worlds apart from the other parks in Kenya. It's not particularly well known and as a result is less crowded than most Kenyan reserves.

Samburu National Reserve is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River - and its shady trees - attracts plenty of wildlife - giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck and zebra (including the endangered Grevy's zebra) from the surrounding Savannah plains trek to the water. lion, leopard and cheetah are also quite easy to spot, thanks in part to the lack of grass cover. Samburu is also home to large herds of elephants, and the reserve is well known for providing the opportunity to see wildlife that only lives in the dry north of Kenya. Be on the lookout for gerenuks - these odd, yet distinguished looking gazelle have long necks, and stand on their hind legs to feed.

For the birders, around 365 species have been recorded and the river area is particularly rewarding, and across the river is Buffalo Springs National Reserve.

Lake Naivasha is a beautiful, fresh water lake surrounded by African thorn trees, marshes and papyrus, which makes this a bird lover’s paradise. There is a lot to do for the adventure seekers, from rock climbing, biking, hiking, fishing and boating. Or simply just taking a step back and relax in one of the Lake shore hotels. Two main attractions that lie close are the Hells Gate National park and Mount Longonot. The name Longonot is derived from the Maasai word Oloonong'ot meaning mountains of many spurs or steep ridges. Longonot park covers 52 km2 most of it being occupied by Mt Longonot a young volcano rising to 2,776 meters above sea level. The sides of the mountain have beautiful V shaped valleys and ridges. The stony soils have little vegetation but the crater has an impenetrable forest. Major attractions at Mt Longonot National Park include extinct volcano and crater forest, scenic landscape, Views of Lake Naivasha and the Great Rift Valley.  Hells Gate National park is named for the intense geothermal activity within its boundaries. The Hell's Gate has beautiful backdrops of towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam. Lake Naivasha can easily be included in most circuit safaris.

Bordering the South Serengeti Plains in Tanzania lays the Tsavo West National Park in Kenya. Covering a large area consisting of diverse terrains, the park stretches 9,065 square kilometers at a distance of about 240 kms from Nairobi. It provides diverse habitats for its animals as altitude ranges from 500 ft to 6,000 ft above sea level. Thus there are rivers, forests, lakes, wooded grasslands and mountains, each harboring a distinct set of animals.

The park became famous through the notorious "Man Eaters of Tsavo" incident at the turn of the century, when man-eating lions were preying on the workers building the great Uganda Railway. In fact, the carriage from which they pulled a traveler is now on display in the Nairobi Railway Museum. This incident was also depicted in the popular movie "Ghost and the Darkness."

The park is popular among visitors due to easy accessibility - it is located off the main Nairobi-Mombasa road and was opened in April 1948. Visitors can enjoy long walks along the nature trails and explore the Chaimu volcanic crater. They can also explore the Sheitani Lava Flow and a variety of caves in the park.

There is quite a variety of wildlife and birdlife in the park. Over 600 species of birds have been recorded. Moreover, game viewing is fairly easy. Animals include the leopard, cheetah, buffalo, rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, crocodile, mongoose, hyrax, dik dik and porcupine. 

The Mzima Springs is a major attraction for visitors. There is a pool of natural spring water with underwater viewing hides from which one can observe the hippos. The Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary is another safe haven for rhinos. Finally, the park offers excellent views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Located 333 km from Nairobi, the Tsavo East National Park is one of the largest national parks in Kenya. It covers an area of about 11,747 square kilometers. The park contains some fantastic terrain, including rivers, lakes, tarns, glaciers, and peaks with a wide variety of vegetation, including grasslands, acacia vegetation, open plains and savanna. It is therefore recognized as one of the world's leading bio-diversity strongholds.

The park is also one of Kenya's oldest national parks - it was opened in April 1948. Covering an area of about 40% of all land covered by Kenyan National Parks, this park is a popular safari destination, especially due to easy accessibility from the coast.

Camel safaris are a unique feature of the park. Spectacular views are yet another reason why groups of photographers frequent the park. Visitors can stay at different types of accommodation offered. There are also 16 airstrips in the area.

Some of the popular destinations within the park include the Mudanda Rock and the Yatta Plateau, which is the world's largest lava flow. Luggard's Falls on the Galana River include shapely water-worn rocks. Visitors can view a variety of animals at the park, including elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, crocodile, waterbuck, kudu, gerenuk, zebra and Aruba Hunter's hartebeest. They can try to observe the large herds of elephants after their dust baths - they glow red as they blow the red dust through the trunks. There are also about 500 species of birds, including the ostrich, and migratory birds like kestrels and buzzards.

Photo Credit: Ranger James (Lumo Conservancy)
LUMO Community & Wildlife Conservancy, the premier conservancy in the Tsavo Conservation area, is home to the historic man-eaters of Tsavo and a transit corridor that provides connectivity for wild animals to freely roam between the Tsavo Conservation Area in Kenya and the Mkomazi Game Reserve in Tanzania. Home to the “Big 4” (no rhinos) and one of the most highly-rated bird areas in the world, it offers unrivalled ornithology. Adjacent to the cloud forests of the Taita Hills, the area offers superb walking and unique biological discovery of its many endemic treasures. The beautiful Taita Hills, known as Little Switzerland, with waterfalls, stunning scenery and natural rain forests, backdrop the conservancy, as do the smoke-grey peaks of the Pare Mountains and further to Mt Kilimanjaro and the Mkomaz and Usambara mountains. There are also ‘World War I Battle field’ tours, visits to enigmatic Lake Jipe and Lake Challa, guided nature walks and luxury breakfasts and sundowners in the bush. Immediately adjacent to Tsavo West, the conservancy also serves as a gateway to the Shetani Lava Flows, Mizima Springs Hippo Pools, the Chyulu Hills, the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary and natural rain forests. What sets Lumo Conservancy apart is its superb location on 48,000 acres of private conservancy with uninterrupted views and vast amounts of wildlife. There are only 4 accommodations available on the conservancy, namely Lions Bluff Lodge, Leopards Lair Cottages, Cheetah Tented Camp and Cheetah Campsite, making your stay even more secluded and exclusive.

Voted Africa's leading beach destination for 3 years running, since 2015, is no surprise. Fringed palms, soft white stretched sandy beaches and the shimmering Indian Ocean make Diani a nirvana. Once here, you will immediately slow down and appreciate the good things in life, like a peaceful and perfect sunrise or sunset. Diani Beach is suitable for honeymooners, families and water-sports enthusiasts. From the end of June through December, humpback whales migrate along the Kenyan Coast.

An island still in time, Lamu is the oldest living Swahili town south of the Sahara. In this honor it has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Rich with history and culture, this small island is surrounded by turquoise seas, dotted with dhow masts in the distance. The only means of transport on the island are by foot or donkey. There is a small channel that separates the island from the mainland and access is by boat. Warm friendly people, diversity of accommodation, Swahili architecture, Fishing villages, Mosques, winding streets in the old-fashioned stone town, rolling dunes and endless beaches, make Lamu hard not to love. You are welcome to join the annual festivals that take part throughout the year, including the Lamu Cultural festival, Lamu Art festival and the Lamu Yoga festival. This is an ideal beach getaway for those who want a touch, of times gone by.

Even though the island is very much modern and bustling, the feel you get is always going to be of an “old town” with lively fish markets, The Jahazis (traditional Arab sailing boats), floating away and captivating architecture. Must do, during your beach vacation is a Tamarind Dhow Cruise for either lunch (1300 – 1500 hours) or dinner (1830 – 2230 hours). The Jahazis were formally used for cargo trading. They have been refurbished as floating restaurants, but have maintained all other aspects or their originality. Fort Jesus, a UNESCO-listed, 16th-century Portuguese fort. Visit a series of exhibits inside the fort, which is also Mombasa’s oldest museum, following the history of local people, the Swahili language, and the sultans. The fort was built in the shape of a man (viewed from the air) and is roughly square, with four bulwarks at its corners.