Kenya's capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city, serving as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Stop for a trip down memory lane with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum made famous from the award winning film Out of Africa. Enjoy a close up view of the endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, whilst the nearby David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust hand rears orphaned elephant and rhinos and rehabilitates them so that they can re-enter the wild. Just outside the city is Nairobi National Park, 113 sq kms of plains, cliffs and forest. The park is home to large herds of Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Giraffe and more. Rhino, Cheetah, and a large number of Lions are all found here, living wild within 20 minutes of the centre of town.
The Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy lies nestled in the Matthews Mountain Range, spreading over 340,000 hectares at the heart of Kenya. The conservancy is run by the local Samburu community, said to be one of the lost tribes of Israel who celebrate Judaic culture and live in close harmony with the land, plants, and animals. The landscapes here, characterised by mighty purple peaks, vast bushlands and forests of cycad and juniper, have slowly welcomed back several threatened animal species, and visitors can look forward to seeing buffalo, leopard, lions, Grevy's zebra, De Brazza colobus monkey, reticulated giraffe, kudu, and wild dog. In the northern part of the conservancy, the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is home to large numbers of these gentle giants. Activities not-to-be-missed at Namunyak include guided forest walks, night-time game viewing, birdwatching, and taking part in Samburu traditional activities.
Located on the north-western edge of the Maasai Mara in Kenya, this community-led conservancy spans varied terrain of open grasslands, acacia woodland, and the winding Mara River. Once degraded farmland, it was restored through collaborative efforts between local Maasai landowners and conservationists, integrating sustainable cattle grazing with wildlife protection. Herds of giraffe, zebra, and antelope share the plains with predators such as lion and hyena, while birdlife thrives along the riverbanks. Visitors can participate in guided game drives, walking safaris, and cultural exchanges with neighbouring communities. The dry season, from June to October, provides easier wildlife viewing, while the green season from November to May reveals a richer palette of vegetation and migratory birds. Year-round, the conservancy functions as both a wildlife refuge and a working landscape rooted in local stewardship.
Fringing the northern border of Tanzania and the southern coast of Kenya, Kilifi County is home to the city of Kilifi, which serves as the county's capital. Visitors are known for its magnificent scenery while exploring the incredible landscapes boasting a pristine shoreline and African bushveld dotted with abundant wildlife and charming traditional villages. Visitors can look forward to various natural attractions, including soft white sand beaches lapped by crystal-clear waters. Spot the elusive whale shark in the Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve, or soak up local history at the Mnarani Ruins, an archaeological site of an ancient Swahili settlement, and sample fresh oysters along the coast.
