Explore Kenya

Q: Amboseli

Amboseli offers superb game-viewing with Mount Kilimanjaro as the impressive scenic backdrop. It is the best place in Africa to get close to the large population of elephants.

Q: Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru is one of the few parks fenced off as a sanctuary to protect the highly endangered Rothschild giraffes and black and white rhinos.

Q: Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha is the highest of the Rift Valley lakes. It is a freshwater lake and home to an incredible variety of bird species.

Q: Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East National Park is generally very popular for short safaris from the Kenya coast, like Mombasa.

Q: Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park is known for its extreme and striking scenery. Its diverse landscape includes swamps, natural springs, rocky peaks, extinct volcanic cones, rolling plains and sharp reddish outcrops.

Q: Samburu Reserve

The Samburu Reserve is home to several rare game species and is another must-see on any Kenyan safari.

Q: Mount Kenya

Straddling the equator at 5199m, Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain in Africa and offers a picturesque climb.

Q: Aberdare National Park

Aberdare National Park is famous for its black rhino population, giant forest hogs, elephants, and a range of antelope and gazelle. The unique lodges overlook floodlit waterholes and a salt lick, which attracts a host of wildlife, offering the ultimate “armchair safari.”

Q: Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is an outstanding wildlife gem. It is home to the last two northern white rhinos on the planet! Ol Pajeta is East Africa’s most prominent black rhino sanctuary and the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees.

Kenya is a premier safari destination known for its breathtaking wildlife and diverse landscapes. With an endless array of national parks, including Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Samburu, and perhaps one of the world’s richest wildlife reserves, the Masai Mara National Reserve showcases extraordinary wildlife. Add to this the second-highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kenya, and the Kenyan coastline with fantastic seafood and white sandy beaches, and it is clear why it is regarded as one of Africa’s top destinations. Kenya offers excellent wildlife viewing at any time of the year, making it ideal for safari holidays.

The eXplore Plus team has been arranging Kenya safaris and holidays for over 20 years. Get inspired by our variety of Kenya tours and safari packages, including a combination of safari and beach holiday packages.

Speak to us for first-hand expert advice, and we can start planning your safari in detail. Our team aims to offer you an experience that will exceed all expectations.

Kenya’s Wildlife Safari Destinations

Kenya offers the ultimate ‘Out of Africa’ safari experience. With world-class national parks, it makes Kenya one of the most popular honeymoon and family safari destinations.

Masai Mara National Reserve

The migrating herds of zebra and wildebeest usually arrive in the Masai Mara National Reserve sometime in July and remain until October. During this time, the herds often cross back and forth across the Mara River. These river crossings can be dramatic, with crocodiles and lions waiting to ambush. The Masai Mara is known for its excellent “big cat” sightings. Even outside the migration season, the Masai Mara region offers spectacular game-viewing opportunities.

Amboseli

Amboseli offers superb game-viewing with Mount Kilimanjaro as the impressive scenic backdrop. It is the best place in Africa to get close to the large population of elephants.

Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru is one of the few parks fenced off as a sanctuary to protect the highly endangered Rothschild giraffes and black and white rhinos.

Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha is the highest of the Rift Valley lakes. It is a freshwater lake and home to an incredible variety of bird species.

Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East National Park is generally very popular for short safaris from the Kenya coast, like Mombasa.

Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park is known for its extreme and striking scenery. Its diverse landscape includes swamps, natural springs, rocky peaks, extinct volcanic cones, rolling plains and sharp reddish outcrops.

Samburu Reserve

The Samburu Reserve is home to several rare game species and is another must-see on any Kenyan safari.

Mount Kenya

Straddling the equator at 5199m, Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain in Africa and offers a picturesque climb.

Aberdare National Park

Aberdare National Park is famous for its black rhino population, giant forest hogs, elephants, and a range of antelope and gazelle. The unique lodges overlook floodlit waterholes and a salt lick, which attracts a host of wildlife, offering the ultimate “armchair safari.”

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is an outstanding wildlife gem. It is home to the last two northern white rhinos on the planet! Ol Pajeta is East Africa’s most prominent black rhino sanctuary and the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees.

Laikipia Plateau

Lying on the edge of the Northern Frontier, the Laikipia Plateau stretches from the slopes of snow-capped Mount Kenya to the rim of the Great Rift Valley. The ranges and private reserves within the Laikipia area offer some of the most luxurious and exclusive safari lodges in Africa. With more mammals than anywhere else in East Africa, Laikipia has enormous elephant herds and is the exclusive home to the endangered Jackson’s hartebeest and black rhino.

Kenya’s Island & Coastal Destinations

With its idyllic stretch of palm-lined beaches, colourful coral reefs, and enticing marine life, the Kenya Coast and islands offer the ideal destinations for beach relaxation.

Kenya’s coastline is stunning with its white sand and turquoise ocean.
The Lamu Archipelago is a group of four islands teeming with colourful coral reefs, clear blue waters lapping at rolling dunes, and untouched beaches. Lamu Island is one of the world’s most unique islands, and cars are not permitted. Donkey carts, stone buildings, mosques, and forts line the cobbled streets, where ancient traditions and Swahili customs abound.
The Watamu Marine Park and Reserve is world-renowned for its natural beauty and rich marine life, including visiting whale sharks and manta rays.
Mombasa’s beautiful white sand beaches are fringed by swaying palm trees and lapped by the Indian Ocean, making it an ideal beach destination.
The Kenyan coastal town of Malindi is known for the beauty of its pristine white beaches and diversity of marine life.

Kenya Travel Highlights

Each year, more than 1.5 million wildebeest trek from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara and back again in search of fresh grazing. The Great Wildebeest Migration is astonishing.
An unforgettable balloon safari is a fantastic way to experience the vastness of the Masai Mara’s untamed wilderness.
Experience Africa’s Big 5 (lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo and rhino) on a safari in Kenya’s national parks.
Kenya is one of the best places in Africa to see rhinos.
The Kenya coast offers endless unexplored beaches with incredibly diverse marine wildlife, including the humpback whales that visit annually between August and October.
Spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park with large herds of elephants roaming the plains.
The snow-capped splendour of Mount Kenya. Not only is it Africa’s 2nd highest mountain, situated almost right on the equator, but it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Excellent game viewing, including the big cats, elephants, zebras, wildebeests and more.
Visit Lamu Island, with its rich trading history reflected by its age-old buildings, which show a blend of British, Arabic, and Indian architectural styles, and explore its beautiful beaches.
In the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, you will find some of the world’s largest, deepest and oldest lakes. The valley also hosts some volcanic mountains.
Discover the Karen Blixen Museum. This farmhouse, owned by the Danish author of “Out of Africa,” is now a museum honouring her legacy.
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program globally and a highly recommended attraction. Watch handlers bottle-feed and play with baby elephants in their watering hole.
The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi is home to the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. You can feed them from a treetop platform and learn about wildlife conservation here.