It is important to note that Kenya National Parks and game reserves in Kenya focus on the protection and conservation of various ecosystems as well as the thrilling the flora and fauna. As you explore the different private wildlife conservancies, expect to delight in unique exceptional experiences. Apparently, the protected areas have played a big role to represent Kenya’s wildlife and habitats together with Kenya people and their fascinating cultures
With no doubts, Kenya has a diversity of distinctive wildlife parks as well as many game reserves. These have been categorized into five primary Regions which do provide regional information of the reserve to tourist on a Kenya safari. Namely; The southern Regions that is home to approximately 6 national parks and reserves like the famous Maasai Mara, Simba hills, Chyulu Hills, Amboseli, Tsavo east, and Tsavo west ,The northern region which is harbors about 7 parks and reserves(Laikipia, Shaba, lake Bogoria, Samburu, buffalo springs, lake Baringo and Northern Frontier), The central region that hosts about 6 parks and reserves (lake Naivasha, Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Nairobi park, Lake Elementaita and Mount Kenya, plus the east and The western region which is home to about 3 parks and reserves(Meru, Kakamega Forest and lake Victoria).
Here below, we bring you a highlight of the most intriguing Kenya national parks and game reserves that offer an exclusive safari experience in Kenya;
Maasai Mara National Park
The park is situated in the southwestern region of Kenya and it borders Tanzania. It is believed that the park is a continuation of the Serengeti wildlife reserve in Tanzania which is the origin of the wildebeest migration drama that takes place at the Mara River. The park does not only host the great wildebeest migration event but it is known for the majestically high concentration of wildlife including the high densities of lions plus other big cats and predators. Maasai Mara national park is one of the African safari destinations that will give you a great taste of the East African wildlife. The park is surrounded by private reserves and it doesn’t have closed borders, there animals migrate seasonally into the park from other reserves and they go back free as they meander looking for fresh pastures and water in the reserve.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is situated in Kajiado district between the border of Kenya and Tanzania adjacent to Kenya’s rift valley province. This is one of the great safari sight in Kenya where you encounter impressive large populations of elephants. Amboseli National Park safari allows you to catch glimpse of charming scenic views of the snow capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro that reflects in the background of the park.
Aberdare National Park
Aberdare National Park is found in the central highlands of Kenya and it’s a lonely volcano Mountain which forms the eastern portion of the rift valley region. It offers you a chance to sight the rare and endangered stunning wildlife like the black leopards. The Aberdare National Park features a mountainous terrain landscape that is graced with the thick tropical mist forests. It is blessed with beautiful scenic regions that are cooler than the savannah regions of Kenya.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancies
It is a community conservation wildlife reserve that is popular for breeding high populations of the endangered black Rhinos. Initially, Lewa Wildlife Conservancies was once a cattle ranch and then later it was upgraded into a Rhino Sanctuary. Apparently, it is one of the a successful site for sustainable tourism because the conservation efforts has played a great part to help increase the densities of the endangered black Rhinos.
Kakamega Forest Reserve
This is a hidden reserve that is part of the Kakamega forest system that is a Guinea Congolian Tropical rainforest. The park is known for hosting a few wildlife such as the Denizens, frogs, monkeys and birds which will be spotted while of a forest walk in with in the reserve.
Marsabit Park
The Marsabit National Park is has a few unique wildlife plus exciting geological features, it is a fertile place with water holes in the semi-arid environment. The park is home to famous elephants which have unique interesting long tusks, Grevy’s zebra among other. It is as well a birder’s paradise with a diversity of birds and it also hosts exciting Reptiles. The park is located about 560 kilometers way from Nairobi and it can be accessed by road transport.
Meru National park
Meru National Park is one of the virgin reserves that is not visited on Kenya’s safari holidays. The park was made famous due the thrilling lion born free from frame, this lion was called Elsa, it was raised by George and Joy Adamson who later released it into the wilderness. Joy Adamson has made Meru National Park popular via her published books and movies called “Born Free” from fame. This is one of the smallest reserves according to Kenya’s standards, however it is home to a diverse arrangement of astounding wildlife attractions like the endangered black and white Rhinos, the spectacular views of Mount Kenya, at great former home to the lioness Elsa among others wildlife species.
Mount Elgon National Park
Mount Elgon is a unique uncontrolled wilderness that is blessed with the Elephant salts. Please take note that this park is separated by the boundary lines of Kenya and Uganda . It is a registered World UNESCO man and biosphere reserve that is controlled and managed by the wildlife departments from each individual country. While on your trip to Mount Elgon National Park, grab an opportunity to enjoy activities such as mountain climbing, hiking, biking among others. Catch glimpse of the intriguing wildlife species like the salt licking elephants, the buffaloes, small antelopes, the primates like monkeys as well as the amazing historical caves and rocking paints.
Mount Kenya National park
Mount Kenya is famously known as the second-highest mountain in Africa. It was gazetted with a major aim to protect the unique ecosystems that are found on the rolling slopes of the Mountain. It is also a world UNSECO heritage site and biosphere where you enjoy and experience rewarding adventurous activities such as the hiking, mountain climbing, and you will have chance to view charming diversities wildlife species such as the mountain Elephants, the buffaloes, the rare and beautiful Bongo among others.
Mount Longonot National Park
Mount Longonot National park is situated in the Great Rift Valley and it is characterized with rift valley lakes, volcanic ranges plus the craters that give an astounding beauty to the park. The park’s largest part is occupied by Mount Longonot which is a composite volcano that is last erupted in 1860. It is a mountain of main spurs and steep ridges. A safari to the park will offer you an insight to experience the fascinating majestic features; it offers scenic views to Lake Naivasha plus the Great Rift Valley and it give you a chance to enjoy bird watching since its one of the birder’s paradise in Kenya.
Samburu, Buffalo spring and Shaba
These are located in the northern Kenya and they host to a diversity of unique semi-arid wildlife densities. You enjoy viewing a wised range of desert adopted wildlife such as the Grevy’s zebra, long necked gerenuk antelopes, lonely leopards, buffaloes, Beisa Oryx among others. Samburu national park will expose you to Kenya’s people their tribe and cultures.
Shimba hills reserve
The wildlife reserve is protected by Kenya Wildlife Services. It covers an area of about 300 kilometers from Nairobi. The reserve is famous home to the Sable Antelopes as well as a huge population of elephants herds. It is dominated by the largest coastal forests in East Africa, thus a safari here allows you chance to sight a diversity of Kenya’s endangered plant species in abundance.
Tsavo East National park
Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Park are known to be the largest conservation regions in the Africa. They are situated between Nairobi and Mombasa. Tsavo East is a popular site for the high concentration of impressive populations of elephants herd. It is as well an icon of the man eaters of Tsavo. The park is bisected by the by Galana River which supports the life of the arid region and favors the survival of the huge herds of elephants surviving in the region.
Tsavo west national park
This is among the greatest wildlife conservancies in Africa, Just like Tsavo East, this National is also famous host to the large herds of red elephants as well as myth of the man Eaters of Tsavo. It forms the largest portion of Tsavo conservancy and it is considered one of the the largest National Parks in Kenya. However Tsavo West National National Park is not famous as Maasai Mara and Amboseli National Park. Tsavo west is dominated by manifold landscapes, many volcanic craters and exciting rolling Hills.
Planning to do a self drive or guided safari in Kenya this season and would love to get a full feel of Kenya wildlife, nature and culture- we highly recommend you try visiting one, two or more of the above mentioned national parks in Kenya. You can get in touch with us by sending an email to info@adventtravelcenter.com or call us now on +254-713510387 to speak with our reservations team.
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