Kenya Travel Guide
Kenya is the home of the classic African safari. This is where you can watch lions hunt on the open plains, see thousands of wildebeest cross the river during the Great Migration and spot elephants walking in front of Mount Kilimanjaro.
But Kenya is much more than wildlife. The Indian Ocean coast offers white sand beaches, turquoise water and the old Swahili towns of Lamu and Mombasa. Inland you can hike Mount Kenya, visit Maasai villages and relax by lakes full of pink flamingos.
Whether you are planning your first safari or your dream beach holiday, this guide will help you discover the best places to visit in Kenya, when to go, how much it costs and the hidden gems most travelers miss.
Everything you need to know about Kenya
Before you pack your bags, read these practical guides. They cover the best time to visit, how much a safari in Kenya costs, visas, vaccinations, what to pack and the local customs every traveler should know.
- Kenya Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
- Best Time to Visit Kenya
- How Much Does a Safari in Kenya Cost?
- Kenya eTA Visa Guide for Tourists
- What to Pack for a Kenya Safari
- Best Travel Insurance for Kenya
- Is Kenya Safe for Tourists?
- 7 Days in Kenya: Safari and Beach Itinerary
- Best Maasai Mara Safari Tours
- Great Migration in Kenya: Complete Guide
- Best Safari Lodges in Kenya
- Best Things to Do in Nairobi
- Best Beach Resorts in Diani
- Kenya vs Tanzania: Which Safari Is Better?
Why Kenya Should Be Your Next Trip
Kenya is one of the best places in the world to see the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. The Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu and Tsavo are all famous national parks, and each one offers a different landscape and different animals.
From July to October, the Great Migration arrives in the Maasai Mara. More than a million wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River, followed by lions and crocodiles. It is one of the most impressive natural events on Earth, and watching it live is an experience you will never forget.
After the safari, the coast is the perfect place to relax. Diani Beach is often named one of the best beaches in Africa, Watamu is great for snorkeling and turtles, and the island of Lamu takes you back in time with its narrow streets, donkeys and wooden dhow boats.
Kenyans are friendly and English is widely spoken, which makes traveling easy. Try nyama choma (grilled meat), ugali, fresh Swahili seafood on the coast and a cup of Kenyan tea or coffee, some of the best in the world.
Best Places to Visit in Kenya
From the wild plains of the Maasai Mara and the elephants of Amboseli to the white beaches of Diani and the old town of Lamu, every place in Kenya has its own story. Click on a destination below to find what to see, where to stay and the best things to do there.
- Maasai Mara
- Nairobi
- Amboseli
- Diani Beach
- Mombasa
- Lamu
- Tsavo East
- Tsavo West
- Samburu
- Lake Nakuru
- Lake Naivasha
- Watamu
- Malindi
- Ol Pejeta
- Mount Kenya
- Hell's Gate
- Nanyuki
- Kilifi
- Lake Bogoria
- Aberdare
- Meru National Park
- Shimba Hills
- Wasini Island
- Kisumu
- Lake Baringo
- Laikipia
- Lake Turkana
- Kakamega Forest
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