Nairobi National Park<\/h2>\n\n
Nairobi National Park is by no means Kenya’s best-known or largest park. But its location on the outskirts of the city center<\/strong> gives it a special status: it’s home to a wide variety of wild animals (lions, giraffes, zebras, leopards, rhinoceroses, etc.), while being surrounded by urban developments that create astonishing panoramas… <\/p>\n\n Often shunned by foreign travellers who prefer more famous parks, Nairobi National Park is nevertheless renowned for its rhino spotting. Whether by chance or not, the rhinoceroses we saw just off the plane were the only ones we saw during our stay… <\/p>\n\n The national park<\/span> lies 7 kilometers south of the city center.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t Admission to Nairobi National Park is $43 per day for non-resident adults ($22 for children aged 9 to 17).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The use of a 4\u00d74 is not compulsory in Nairobi National Park, although this type of vehicle is more practical, especially in heavy rain. On Sundays, it’s also possible to board the park shuttle for a 2.5-hour tour.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n Located around 90 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, Lake Naivasha is one of the only freshwater basins in the Great Rift Valley. Situated at an altitude of 1884 metres and covering an area of 139 km2<\/sup>, the lake has been recognized as a Ramsar site since 1995, making it an aquatic ecosystem of worldwide importance.<\/p>\n\n Famous for its large hippo populations<\/strong> and the wide variety of birds<\/strong> that can be seen here, including sea eagles, Goliath herons, kingfishers, jackdaws, pelicans and flamingos, Lake Naivasha is also famous for the walking safaris<\/strong> that can be enjoyed on the shores of Crescent Island!<\/p>\n\n In 1988, the waters of Lake Naivasha dropped so low as to reveal Crescent Island. This crescent-shaped peninsula is home to an incredible diversity of ecosystems where giraffe, wildebeest, Fassa cob, zebra, buffalo, gazelle and antelope roam freely, with no predators to threaten them. There are more animals per hectare on Crescent Island than in any other park in Kenya!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Just across the road, Sanctuary Farm is another important conservation area where you can also meet wild animals on foot, bike or horseback!<\/p>\n\n Read about our walking safari to Lake Naivasha<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n Naivasha can be reached from Nairobi by car, public transport or plane.<\/p>\n Located a little further north than Lake Naivasha, Nakuru National Park is a 188 km\u00b2 reserve surrounding the lake of the same name. Renowned for its large concentration of rhinoceroses<\/strong>, it’s also one of the best places in the country to observe one of the 400 species of birds found around Lake Nakuru: pelicans, kingfishers, storks, herons, ostriches… and, of course, pink flamingos. <\/p>\n\n Until a few years ago, Lake Nakuru was home to over a million flamingos, but environmental changes and the desalination of the lake’s water have prompted these birds to move to other regions instead. Depending on the time of year, however, several thousand flamingos still congregate here.<\/p>\n To see the greatest concentration of birds at Lake Nakuru, you need to visit in late June or early July, which is the best time to visit Kenya in general. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t Entrance to Nakuru National Park is $60 per day for non-resident adults ($35 for children aged 9 to 17). These rates are valid for 24-hour periods. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n Just a few kilometers from Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate National Park is one of Kenya’s most unique parks. <\/p>\n\n Small in size, just 70 km\u00b2, the park is renowned, not for its game drives like most other parks, but rather for the beauty of its volcanic landscapes and the many outdoor activities<\/strong> on offer: hiking and mountain biking<\/strong> – no felines here, even though these gorges inspired Walt Disney to set The Lion King – as well as rock climbing and hot springs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n Hell’s Gate National Park is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including giraffe, buffalo, zebra, baboon and antelope.<\/p>\n\n Not to be missed in Hell’s Gate National Park: World-renowned for its abundant wildlife and distinctive landscapes, the Masai Mara reserve is one of the most beautiful in Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n Located in south-west Kenya, as a natural extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, the Masai Mara National Reserve is part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, characterized by vast grassy plains, shallow marshlands and scrub-covered hills.<\/p>\n\n The Masa\u00ef Mara reserve is renowned for the diversity and density of its wildlife. The Big Five<\/strong> (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros) and a host of other animal species can be seen here.<\/p>\n\n One of the Masa\u00ef Mara’s most spectacular attractions is the great wildebeest migration<\/strong> from July to September.<\/p>\n\n \u279c While the Masai Mara reserve is the most popular for a safari in Kenya, it remains less visited than Tanzania’s Serengeti. The Masai Mara also offers a wider range of accommodation options, providing greater scope for budgeting.<\/p>\n\n Read about our safari in the Masa\u00ef Mara<\/a> reserve.<\/p>\n\n With sunny weather and excellent safari conditions (short grass, easy river crossings), the dry season (January to March and July to October) is an ideal time to go on safari in the Masai Mara. To observe the annual wildebeest migration, it’s best to visit in August or September.<\/p>\n The rainy season generally runs from April to June and November to December. Although the landscape is greener and accommodation rates are generally lower at this time of year, regular downpours can make driving conditions particularly difficult.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t From Nairobi, you can reach the Masa\u00ef Mara by plane or car.<\/p>\n Flying is the fastest (+\/- 45 minutes flight from Nairobi) and most convenient option. Scheduled flights between Nairobi and one of the four airstrips near the reserve are usually operated by local airlines. One-way ticket prices range from $150 to $300 per person, depending on season and availability.<\/p>\n By car, the journey between Nairobi and the Masa\u00ef Mara (+\/- 240 kilometers) takes between 5 and 7 hours. The usual route is to take the A104 west to Narok, then south-west to Sekenani. While the road is generally paved as far as Narok, some parts can be bumpy and difficult, especially in the rainy season. Located in the Great Rift Valley, some 250 km southeast of Nairobi, Amboseli National Park is Kenya’s oldest park and, after the Masai Mara, the country’s second most visited.<\/p>\n\n Bordering Tanzania, the park covers an area of 392 km\u00b2, making it one of Kenya’s smallest parks<\/strong>. Mainly made up of fairly sparsely vegetated plains, the park offers exceptional views of Africa’s highest peak, Kilimanjaro<\/strong> (5895 m).<\/p>\n\n The wealth of wildlife is impressive for the park’s small size: zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, warthogs, hippos and birds by the hundreds often congregate near swamps. Giraffes move from acacia to acacia to feed and protect themselves from the sun.<\/p>\n\n Felines and carnivores are rarer in Amboseli, but with a bit of luck you can still spot the Big Five<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n But Amboseli National Park is above all the kingdom of elephants<\/strong>, which we never tire of observing with Kilimanjaro in the background! Thanks to researchers and the support of local communities, there are now over 1,800 elephants in Amboseli National Park, up from 600 in 1972.<\/p>\n\n \u279c The small size of Amboseli National Park is actually an advantage for safari, with the experience ultimately proving less strenuous than at the Masai Mara, for example. Shorter journey times mean more time for animal watching. It’s also one of the few national parks that can be visited freely (by self-drive) during the dry season, provided you have a suitable vehicle and comply with the regulations in force.<\/p>\n\n Read about our safari in Amboseli National Park here<\/a>.<\/p>\n With dry, sunny weather, the dry season (July to October) is considered the best time for a safari in Amboseli National Park. During this period, animals tend to congregate around the scarcer waterholes, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro are generally clearer.<\/p>\n During the rainy season (November to May), temperatures are milder, but some roads can be difficult to access. However, this is the ideal season to observe migratory bird species visiting the region.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t Amboseli National Park is one of the most accessible parks in Kenya. It’s easily reached by car, plane or train.<\/p>\n To reach the park by land, it takes around 4 hours from Nairobi, 5h30 from Na\u00efvasha and 7h30 from Mombasa.<\/p>\n By plane, there are daily flights from Amboseli-Kimana airport to Nairobi’s Wilson airport (30-45 minute flight) or Mombasa airport (1h30 flight). Flights operated by SafariLink or AirKenya Express cost \u20ac300 per person.<\/p>\n As Amboseli National Park is not far from the new railroad line linking Nairobi and Mombasa, it is also possible to reach Amboseli by train. The Inter-County train leaves the Nairobi SGR terminus at 8 a.m. and arrives at Emali station 1.5 hours later. From here, it’s another 1h30 drive to the park entrance. Tsavo National Park, Africa’s largest<\/strong>, is a volcanic region of red earth<\/strong>, renowned for its iconic landscapes (Mudanda lookout rock, Mzima springs, Shetani Lava rock formations) and the incredible variety of its wildlife, including the Big Five<\/strong> and endemic animals<\/strong> such as the Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx and Waller’s gazelle (also known as giraffe antelope).<\/p>\n\n The park is divided into two distinct sections, Tsavo East and Tsavo West<\/strong>, each offering varied ecosystems and wildlife.<\/p>\n\n Crossed by the Yatta Plateau, one of the world’s largest lava flows (290 km), Tsavo East<\/strong> is home to over a thousandred-skinned elephants<\/strong> and numerous lionesses with their cubs. The lions of Tsavo are famous for having devoured over a hundred railway workers during the construction of the railroad between Kenya and Uganda in 1898.<\/p>\n\n On the Tsavo West<\/strong> side, various waterholes fed by the glaciers of Kilimanjaro allow you to observe numerous crocodiles and hippos. The Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary<\/strong>, meanwhile, plays a crucial role in the conservation of black rhinos, and is now home to some 80 specimens.<\/p>\n\n \u279c Less crowded than Amboseli Park or the Masai Mara Reserve, Tsavo National Park offers a more exclusive and intimate safari experience<\/strong>, with opportunities for peaceful, less disruptive game viewing.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/grace-nandi-FzkGHmvvsto-unsplash-scaled.jpg\")
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Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island Game Sanctuary<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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Nakuru National Park<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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Hell’s Gate National Park<\/h2>\n\n
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Amboseli National Park<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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Tsavo National Park<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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