Situated along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place to be. There are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably, just 20 minutes from the city centre, wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience.
Spanning over thousands of hectares of vast open savannah grasslands in northern Kenya, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is home to the world’s largest population of Grevy’s zebra. Renowned as a pioneer and leader in responsible tourism, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy actively advances and develops community engagement and wildlife conservation. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as an important sanctuary for a large selection of wildlife including the endangered black rhino as well as the white rhino. Lewa offers visitors the opportunity to have close encounters with these prehistoric creatures against an unspoilt backdrop, making it one of Kenya’s top game-viewing destinations. Boasting one of the highest wildlife densities in Kenya, the park is also inhabited by elephants, lions, buffalo, wild dogs, giraffes, cheetahs, and over 400 bird species.
Set on Kenya’s beautiful Lamu Archipelago, Manda Island is known for its pristine beaches and amazing atmosphere. Dotted with palm-thatch cottages which offer visitors a barefoot luxury experience, and lapped by calm crystal waters, the shores are simply paradisiacal. The surrounding area is renowned for its excellent marlin fishing, fascinating historic towns, and the ancient-baobab encircled Manda Settlement. Visitors can sample an array of fresh seafood, enjoy a variety of watersports, and take a traditional dhow cruise. Other popular activities include kitesurfing, fishing, windsurfing, game drives, historical tours, and scenic flights.
