Places to Visit in Kenya

Kenya's main places are spread across national parks, a city and a coast. Each one offers something different, so plan around the areas you most want to see rather than trying to cover everything. Our research gives a short description for each place, but it does not give distances or drive times between them, so ask a planner how long each transfer takes before you choose.

The main places at a glance

• Maasai Mara National Reserve: the Great Migration and big-game safaris.
• Amboseli National Park: views of Mount Kilimanjaro and elephants.
• Tsavo: large wilderness areas.
• Lake Nakuru: birdlife and rhinos.
• Nairobi: city attractions and a base for safaris.
• The Kenyan coast: beach holidays.

Maasai Mara National Reserve

The reserve is known for big-game safaris and the Great Migration, and July to October is especially good for the migration. Private safari vehicles are the usual way to take game drives here. Our Kenya Safari 6N package spends four nights in the reserve, and the Kenya Tanzania Safari 9N package spends three. For a deeper look, see our Masai Mara travel guide.

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli is known for views of Mount Kilimanjaro and for elephants. Our research does not give park fees, opening times or visitor numbers, so ask your planner to confirm these before you travel.

Tsavo

Tsavo covers large wilderness areas, which suits travellers who want to see wide safari landscapes. Our research does not give more detail on routes or activities here, so check the options with your planner.

Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru is known for its birdlife and rhinos. It suits travellers who enjoy birdwatching and want to see rhinos as part of a safari route.

Nairobi

Nairobi offers city attractions and works as a base for safaris. Most international visitors arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport here (NBO). Our Kenya packages start and end in Nairobi, so you can see the city at the beginning or end of the trip.

The Kenyan coast

The coast suits beach holidays. Our research does not cover coastal places or resorts, so ask a planner about a coast stay if you want to add one to a safari.

How was this guide compiled?

This guide is compiled from published tourism, weather and transport information. It was last checked on 2 November 2026. Where a detail is not confirmed, we say so and ask you to check it with a planner.

Where to go next

Read best time to visit Kenya, things to do in Kenya, Kenya trip cost and how to reach Kenya. Check the Kenya visa page for Indians, then browse the Kenya tour packages or return to the Kenya travel guide.