National Parks, Reserves & Marine Parks

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.

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14Featured protected areas

40+National parks and reserves

1,100+Recorded bird species

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Explore Kenya

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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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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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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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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Why WT Safaris

Classic safari service with modern planning

Local destination knowledge

Routes created by a team familiar with Kenya’s parks, roads, lodges and seasons.

Private safari vehicles

Comfortable vehicles, professional guides and flexible game-viewing schedules.

Reliable support

Clear communication and assistance before, during and after your safari.

Tailor-made journeys

Personalised safaris for couples, families, groups, students and solo travellers.

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Let us create your ideal Kenya safari

Share your travel dates, preferred parks, number of guests and accommodation style. Our team will prepare a personalised route and safari proposal.

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