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.
Located in the Taita-Taveta County in Kenya, the Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary stretches over 600 square kilometres, adjacent to the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and the Tsavo West National Park. This community-run sanctuary provides ecotourism services to protect the wildlife of the Tsavo Region, and is known for its big cat and elephant populations. Visitors will also be able to spot cape buffalo, lion, giraffe, zebra, hartebeest, elephant, leopard, impala, waterbuck, Thomson's gazelle, lesser kudu, dik-dik, and a variety of birdlife.
Located at the northern end of Msambweni Bay in southeastern Kenya, Chale Island is famous for its stunning white beach fringed by coral reefs, a gorgeous tidal saltwater lake, and a lush mangrove forest known as a sacred kaya (sacred forest). The indigenous tropical flora provides the perfect habitat for birds and primates. Animals on the island include monkeys, baboons, bush babies, avifauna, small antelope, brightly-colored butterflies and many other creatures. Chale offers luxurious spas and relaxation centres, as well as ample opportunities for scuba diving, kayaking, and other watersports. From here, it is easy to visit Diani Beach, which offers more activities including safaris (to see elephants) and thrilling skydiving trips.
