Widely regarded as one of East Africa’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities, Nairobi sits along the Nairobi River and serves as Kenya’s capital and largest urban centre, acting as a major gateway for safari travel across the country. The city features a growing café culture, active nightlife, and cultural landmarks such as the National Museum of Kenya and the Karen Blixen Museum. Just outside the city centre lies Nairobi National Park, where wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and buffalo, roam against a backdrop of skyscrapers — one of the rare cases in the world where a major national park borders a capital city. Visitors also often stop at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage for close encounters with rescued calves.
Situated in the glorious Great Rift Valley, in the Kajiado district, the Olkiramatian Conservancy is an exceptional place where the heritage of nature and people is preserved together in a beautiful symbiosis. The Masai communities, who have lived here for centuries, continue to practice their traditional way of life, alongside the awe-inspiring landscapes and an impressive number of animal species, in harmony. Visitors can explore ancient volcanoes, and spot a number of wild creatures on safari, such as wildcats, spotted hyenas, giraffes, and many more. Photographers will delight in the chance to take a helicopter flight over enthralling Lake Natron and Lake Magadi. Learn about the rich Masai culture by visiting one of the local villages where you can enjoy a traditional meal.
One of Kenya’s most iconic natural wonders, the Masai Mara National Reserve stretches across more than 1500 square kilometres in the country’s southwest. The park shelters a remarkable array of wildlife, including elephant, lion, leopard, and buffalo that roam its savannahs, while crocodile and hippopotamus inhabit the Mara River. Birdwatchers will delight in the presence of more than 450 resident species. Yet the true spectacle is the Great Migration, named one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Each July to September, roughly 1.7 million wildebeest trek from the parched plains of Tanzania’s Serengeti to the greener grasslands of the Masai Mara, followed by zebra, antelope, and predators such as lion, hyena, and cheetah. The sight, sound, and raw energy of these vast herds are a once-in-a-lifetime experience for any traveller.
