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Discover Kenya’s Wild and Timeless Landscapes

Explore legendary savannahs, forested mountains, Rift Valley lakes, remote northern wilderness and coral-rich coastal waters. WT Safaris creates carefully planned journeys across Kenya’s most rewarding destinations.

28Featured protected areas
40+National parks and reserves
1,100+Recorded bird species
Year-roundSafari experiences

A country shaped for unforgettable safari journeys

Kenya combines extraordinary wildlife with remarkable geographical variety. From the Masai Mara and Amboseli to Tsavo, Samburu, Mount Kenya, the Great Rift Valley and the Indian Ocean coast, each region offers a distinctive safari experience.

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Plan your route across Kenya

The map highlights the distribution of Kenya’s major parks, reserves, lakes and coastal conservation areas. Our team combines these destinations into practical routes based on travel time, season and your preferred safari style.

Balanced itineraries
Comfortable driving times with rewarding stops.
Wildlife-focused planning
Routes matched to seasonal wildlife opportunities.
Bush and beach combinations
Connect inland safaris with Diani, Watamu or the coast.
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Masai Mara National Reserve

South-Western Kenya

The legendary home of the Great Migration, dramatic river crossings and exceptional big-cat sightings.

Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest and zebras
Best time: July to October; excellent year-round
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Amboseli National Park

Southern Kenya

Iconic elephant country with open plains, seasonal wetlands and unforgettable views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes and birdlife
Best time: June to October and January to February
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Tsavo East National Park

South-Eastern Kenya

A vast red-earth wilderness known for large elephant herds, open savannah and the Galana River.

Red elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes and crocodiles
Best time: June to October and January to February
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Tsavo West National Park

South-Eastern Kenya

A scenic volcanic landscape featuring Mzima Springs, lava flows, rocky hills and rhino conservation.

Rhinos, elephants, lions, leopards, hippos and crocodiles
Best time: June to October and January to February
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Aberdare National Park

Central Kenya

A cool highland park of bamboo forests, waterfalls, deep valleys and open moorlands.

Elephants, buffaloes, leopards, giant forest hogs and rare forest species
Best time: January to February and June to September
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Mount Kenya National Park

Central Highlands

A UNESCO-listed mountain wilderness of glaciers, alpine vegetation, forests and dramatic scenery.

Elephants, buffaloes, black-and-white colobus monkeys and mountain birds
Best time: January to February and June to September
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Lake Nakuru National Park

Great Rift Valley

A compact, scenic park famous for rhinos, lakeshore wildlife and panoramic viewpoints.

Black and white rhinos, giraffes, lions, buffaloes and pelicans
Best time: June to March
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Samburu National Reserve

Northern Kenya

A striking semi-arid reserve along the Ewaso Ng’iro River, known for rare northern species.

Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich
Best time: June to October and December to March
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Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Northern Kenya

A peaceful reserve of springs, riverine woodland and rugged northern scenery beside Samburu.

Elephants, leopards, giraffes, zebras and northern specialist species
Best time: June to October and December to March
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Shaba National Reserve

Northern Kenya

A remote reserve of volcanic hills, dry plains and riverine woodland with fewer visitors.

Elephants, lions, leopards, Grevy’s zebra and diverse birdlife
Best time: June to October and December to March
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Meru National Park

Eastern Kenya

An uncrowded wilderness of rivers, woodland and open plains with excellent wildlife diversity.

Rhinos, elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes and more than 400 bird species
Best time: June to September and January to February
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Kora National Park

Eastern Kenya

A rugged, remote landscape of granite outcrops, dry woodland and the Tana River.

Elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, antelopes and river wildlife
Best time: June to October and January to February
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Rahole National Reserve

Eastern Kenya

A little-visited reserve offering remote wilderness, river landscapes and authentic exploration.

Elephants, antelopes, predators and rich birdlife
Best time: June to October and January to February
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Marsabit National Park

Northern Kenya

A forested volcanic mountain and oasis rising above the arid north, famous for crater lakes.

Elephants, buffaloes, leopards, greater kudu and forest birds
Best time: June to October
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Sibiloi National Park

Lake Turkana Region

A UNESCO World Heritage landscape on Lake Turkana, celebrated for fossils and dramatic desert scenery.

Crocodiles, hippos, plains game, waterbirds and important archaeological sites
Best time: June to September
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South Turkana National Reserve

Northern Kenya

A vast, remote reserve of rugged hills, dry plains and authentic northern wilderness.

Elephants, oryx, gazelles, leopards, cheetahs and birdlife
Best time: June to September
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Kakamega Forest National Reserve

Western Kenya

Kenya’s only remaining tropical rainforest, ideal for birding, butterflies and guided nature walks.

Primates, forest birds, butterflies and rare plant species
Best time: December to February and June to August
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Nairobi National Park

Nairobi

A remarkable safari park beside the capital, combining open plains with city skyline views.

Lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, ostriches and birds
Best time: All year
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Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve

Kenya Coast

East Africa’s largest coastal forest, internationally important for endemic birds and rare mammals.

Sokoke scops owl, golden-rumped elephant shrew, butterflies and forest birds
Best time: January to March and June to October
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Shimba Hills National Reserve

South Coast

A green coastal reserve of rolling hills, forest, elephants and Kenya’s rare sable antelope.

Sable antelopes, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards and birds
Best time: June to September and January to February
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Boni National Reserve

North Coast

A remote coastal forest and woodland reserve with important biodiversity and wilderness value.

Elephants, buffaloes, primates, forest antelopes and birdlife
Best time: January to March and June to September
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Dodori National Reserve

North Coast

A remote reserve of savannah, woodland and coastal habitats close to the Lamu archipelago.

Elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, predators and coastal birds
Best time: January to March and June to September
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Arawale National Reserve

North-Eastern Kenya

A protected dryland reserve established to conserve rare antelopes and semi-arid ecosystems.

Hirola, gerenuk, oryx, gazelles and dry-country birdlife
Best time: June to September
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Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park

South Coast

Turquoise waters, coral reefs, dolphins and colourful marine life near Shimoni and Wasini Island.

Dolphins, sea turtles, reef fish, seabirds and seasonal whales
Best time: October to March
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Watamu Marine National Park

Kenya Coast

A protected marine paradise of coral gardens, lagoons and white-sand beaches.

Sea turtles, reef fish, dolphins, corals and seabirds
Best time: October to March
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Malindi Marine National Park

Kenya Coast

Kenya’s pioneering marine park, offering coral reefs, snorkelling and coastal scenery.

Reef fish, turtles, dolphins, corals and coastal birds
Best time: October to March
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Tana River Primate Reserve

Eastern Kenya

A riverine forest ecosystem created to protect rare primates and the lower Tana’s biodiversity.

Tana River red colobus, crested mangabey, hippos and forest birds
Best time: June to September and January to February
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Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

South-Eastern Kenya

A private sanctuary of rolling hills, open plains and waterholes bordering Tsavo West.

Elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and abundant birdlife
Best time: June to October and January to February
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