Masai Mara National Reserve:
One of the most popular national parks of Kenya, Masai Mara spans over 1510 sq kms and is Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves. It is primarily grassland and riverine forests and one of the highest lion densities of the world. Masai Mara is home to 95 species and 570 recorded species of birds.
Best Time to Visit: Year Round
Lake Nakuru National Park:
A UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the park was declared a Rhino sanctuary in the year 1983. The Lake is designated as the RAMSAR Site and was established a national park in 1961. It has approximately 300 species of birds and is a perfect place for bird lovers.
Best Time To Visit: January – February and July – October
Amboseli National Park:
Another wildlife sanctuary that fascinates travellers is Amboseli. It offers panoramic view of the world’s freestanding mountain and is situated 5 kms above the plains. It is also a park that amalgamates Tsavo national park, Kilmanjaro and Arusha national park.
Best Time To Visit: June – October.
Tsavo National Park:
One of the largest national park of Kenya and one of the largest in the world, Tsavo National Park is a notified wildlife reserve. Spanning over an area 2200 kms, Tsavo National Park is home to BIG FIVE.
Best Time To Visit: May – October.
Nairobi National Park
Locates 7 Kms away from Nairobi, this national park was established in the year 1946 and spans over an area of 117 kms. The park houses 80 species of mammals and is probably the first ever national park of Kenya.
Best Time To Visit : Year Round