NAIROBI
For those who want to experience a quintessential African city, Nairobi is: captivating, robust, chaotic and fascinating. And if you allow your imagination to come alive, you can almost feel the presence of a by-gone era when Hemmingway, foreign journalists, expats and such, lounged away the evening discussing hot topics over a Gin & Tonic.
MASAI MARA
The massive herds of wildlife that roam and trample this national reserve include the Big Five (elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes and rhinoceroses), over 90 species of mammals, and amphibians and reptiles, giraffes, hippopotamuses, cheetahs and crocodiles. It is estimated that there are over 570 species of birds. Most epic though is the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras.
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
With the ravishing Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop, wide-open plains, emerald-green swamps and Kenya’s elephant park par excellence, Amboseli offers a unique and visually stunning safari experience. But the elephants are not alone; lions, cheetahs and leopards also inhabit this land.
LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY
Located north of Mount Kenya, Lewa, home to the Craig family since 1924, is a private wildlife sanctuary. In addition to the Big Five, Lewa houses a diverse array of animals including over 10% of Kenya’s black rhinos and 14% of Kenya’s white rhinos. It’s a pretty area, with vast open plains and rolling hills.
MERU NATIONAL PARK
Meru has a checkered past and as a result, it is one of Kenya’s least visited parks. But it is working its way back to glory and it’s a pity to miss “Kenya’s best-kept secret”. There’s a ruggedness here – green hills, verdant swamps and arid savannahs; an unspoiled beauty. Animals inhabiting the park include leopard, cheetah, elephant, lion, zebra, hippo and giraffes.
