Popular Places in Kenya

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  • kenyas coastline
  • Kenya's Coastline
  • Kenya has an idyllic coastline, with miles of soft white sand fringed by palm trees and giving way to aquamarine seas. With temperatures averaging 28C and an average eight hours of sunshine a day, it is easy to see why Kenya’s beaches have become so popular.
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  • Kenya's Coastline
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  • diani beach
  • Diani Beach
  • Diani Beach is the most popular and the most sophisticated beach south of Mombasa. It is a popular and busy tourist spot but you do not feel overwhelmed by hotels and people.
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  • Diani Beach
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  • funzi island
  • Funzi Island
  • Funzi Keys consist of a couple of islands which are very remote and can only be reached by boat or air. Here you can experience turquoise waters, slivers of white sand and dense tropical vegetation.
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  • Funzi Island
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  • the tana delta
  • The Tana Delta
  • The Tana Delta is fed by Kenya's longest river - the Tana River. The delta is home to an array of interesting birdlife as well buffalo, elephant, hippo and crocodile and smaller, shyer antelope and primates.
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  • The Tana Delta
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  • watamu
  • Watamu
  • Watamu is best known for the Watamu Marine National Park - a spectacular coral reef alive with tropical fish and only a short boat ride, or energetic swim at low tide.
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  • Watamu
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  • kenyas northern frontier
  • Kenya's Northern Frontier
  • Kenya’s Northern Frontier is the wildest area of the country. Huge expanses of arid desert and semi-desert are inhabited only by nomads. However, there are some gems to see such as the Matthews Mountain Range and Lake Turkana.
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  • Kenya's Northern Frontier
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  • karisia hills
  • Karisia Hills
  • Also known as the Leroghi range, the Karisia Hills lie to the east of Maralal and are superb for trekking. You'll need a guide but the landscape is very diverse with dramatic scenery.
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  • Karisia Hills
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  • matthews mountain range
  • Matthews Mountain Range
  • The Matthews Mountain Range is located in Kenya's Northern Frontier and is one of the wildest areas in the country. The place is home to numerous types of wildlife as well as the famous Samburu people.
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  • Matthews Mountain Range
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  • lakes of the great rift valley
  • Lakes of the Great Rift Valley
  • The main lakes of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley include Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Lake Mgadi and Lake Victoria. Many of these are surrounded by wilderness areas or game reserves which provide opportunities to see pelicans, flamingos, buffalo, lion, rhino, elephant and more.
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  • Lakes of the Great Rift Valley
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  • lake naivasha
  • Lake Naivasha
  • Lake Naivasha is home to an array of birdlife which includes fish eagles, ospreys and lily-trotters, as well as larger grazers such as zebra, impala, giraffe and hippos. The lake is ideally situated for some relaxation at the start or end of your holiday.
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  • Lake Naivasha
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  • lake nakuru
  • Lake Nakuru
  • The waters of Lake Nakuru are most famous for its millions of pink flamingos. Together with these, it is possible to see up to 400 species of birds, as well as big game like rhino and lion.
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  • Lake Nakuru
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  • lake victoria
  • Lake Victoria
  • Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater lake in the world. It's a wonderful place to relax during your safari and other activities include trips to local villages, nearby islands and excellent birdwatching.
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  • Lake Victoria
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  • shompole magadi
  • Shompole Magadi
  • The Shompole Conservancy lies 120 kilometres south of Nairobi on the border with Tanzania in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. It is owned by the local Maasai community and its establishment has helped to both protect this stunning natural habitat and directly benefit the community.
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  • Shompole Magadi
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  • loita hills
  • Loita Hills
  • The Loita Hills are one of Kenya's last remaining true wilderness areas. Rarely visited and as a result it is widely believed that the most traditional Maasai culture exists here.
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  • Loita Hills
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  • masai mara national reserve
  • Masai Mara National Reserve
  • The Masai Mara covers an area of 1,800 square kilometres and is probably one of the most famous reserves in Africa. The most famous act played out anually is the Great Migration, which sees up to two million wildebeest undertake a journey of roughly 1,600 kilometres.
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  • Masai Mara National Reserve
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  • mombasa
  • Mombasa
  • Mombasa, the second largest city in Kenya, is located on Mombasa Island. It is a steamy, tropical, low rise city with asymmetrical streets, a languid pace and a diverse and intriguing population.
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  • Mombasa
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  • nairobi
  • Nairobi
  • Nairobi is the largest city in East Africa and while not a tourist destination as such, it does have some worthy attractions. The Giraffe Centre and the Daphne Sheldrick (elephant) Orphanage, are both well worth a visit.
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  • Nairobi
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  • parks and reserves of northern kenya
  • Parks & Reserves of Northern Kenya
  • The national parks and game reserves of Northern Kenya tend to be large, wild and visited by far fewer visitors than those of Southern Kenya. There are three main parks, Samburu National Park, Shaba National Reserve and Meru National Park.
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  • Parks & Reserves of Northern Kenya
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  • meru national park
  • Meru National Park
  • The Meru National Park covers an area of 1,813 square kilometres to the north east of Kenya. Meru is not a reserve to come and tick off the big five, but rather it's a wilderness experience. It is perhaps best known for Elsa the lioness, who was released here and made famous by Joy Adamson's books.
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  • Meru National Park
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  • samburu national reserve
  • Samburu National Reserve
  • The Samburu Reserve stretches stark and rugged towards the Chalbi desert. A place of baked brown earth and parched vegetation, it is a place where you can experience the empty and wild side of Kenya. Nevertheless, there is still plenty of good game viewing to be had.
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  • Samburu National Reserve
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  • shaba national reserve
  • Shaba National Reserve
  • The Shaba National Reserve lies to the east of the Samburu National Park and covers an area of 130 square kilometres north of the Ewaso Ng'iro River. It is remote and wild but there is still plenty of large game to be seen, as well as an array of interesting birdlife.
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  • Shaba National Reserve
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  • parks and reserves of southern kenya
  • Parks & Reserves of Southern Kenya
  • The national parks and reserves found in Southern Kenya include some of Africa’s most famous parks as well as some of the least known. Amboseli and Tsavo are the largest, while the Chyulu Hills is remote and receives only a handful of visitors.
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  • Parks & Reserves of Southern Kenya
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  • amboseli national park
  • Amboseli National Park
  • Amboseli covers an area of 3,810 square kilometres in southern Kenya and is dominated by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. It is justly famous for its big game - elephant, lion and cheetah are the main attractions - and for its great scenic beauty.
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  • Amboseli National Park
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  • the chyulu hills
  • The Chyulu Hills
  • Rolling hills, wild running game and a back drop of Mount Kilimanjaro are images that spring to mind when thinking of the Chyulus. If rustic, luxurious accommodation and activities is what you are looking for then spending a few days here would be an ideal addition to any safari.
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  • The Chyulu Hills
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  • tsavo east national park
  • Tsavo East National Park
  • Tsavo is not a reserve to come and tick off large numbers of big game. Rather, it is about relaxing and enjoying the animals and birds in a true wilderness.
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  • Tsavo East National Park
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  • tsavo national park
  • Tsavo National Park
  • The Tsavo National Park covers an area of 20,807 square kilometres and is Kenya's largest wildlife stronghold. The park has a diversity of habitats, but is not the place to come and tick off large numbers of big game. Rather, it is about relaxing and enjoying the animals and birds in a rugged landscape.
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  • Tsavo National Park
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  • the laikipia plateau
  • The Laikipia Plateau
  • Stretching over a vast area from the foothills of Mount Kenya to the shores of Lake Baringo, the Laikipia Plateau is one of Kenya’s lesser known wildlife areas. It's far from the beaten track and the place to relax in total wilderness.
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  • The Laikipia Plateau
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  • borana ranch
  • Borana Ranch
  • The Borana Ranch lies at the foot of Mount Kenya, just sixteen miles from the equator and 6,500 feet above sea level. The ranch is home to fifty indigenous tree families and over 300 species of bird life.
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  • Borana Ranch
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  • ol lentille conservancy
  • Ol Lentille Conservancy
  • Ol Lentille is a private conservancy of 14,500 acres, lying around seventy-five kilometres north of Mount Kenya. Although not a place to tick off the Big Five, the varied terrain and diverse habitats of the conservancy nevertheless support a wide variety of wildlife.
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  • Ol Lentille Conservancy
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  • ol pejeta conservancy
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a 90,000 acre wildlife conservancy situated between the foot hills of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya. The conservancy has an extensive variety of animals including the big five as well as a chimpanzee sanctuary.
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  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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  • sabuk wilderness
  • Sabuk Wilderness
  • High up on the Laikipia Plateau the Sabuk Wilderness Area stretches over miles and miles of wilderness. Rugged and untouched country it is a place of open plains, rocky hillsides and deep gorges. Sabuk is one of the best places in Kenya to meet and learn about the Samburu culture and people.
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  • Sabuk Wilderness
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  • sosian ranch
  • Sosian Ranch
  • Sosian is a 24,000-acre working ranch in the centre of the vast Laikipia Plateau. The scenery is beautiful, with views to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya, the Aberdares to the south and the cedar-clad Karisia Hills to the north.
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  • il ngwesi group ranch
  • Il Ngwesi Group Ranch
  • The Il Ngwesi Group Ranch is north of Mount Kenya and covers an area of 16,500 hectares. The ranch is not a ranch in the traditional sense but is rather a huge tract of land owned by many Maasai villages. Il Ngwesi is home to a wide range of big and small game.
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  • Il Ngwesi Group Ranch
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  • lekurruki group ranch
  • Lekurruki Group Ranch
  • The Lekurruki Group Ranch is north of Mount Kenya and covers an area of 60,000 acres. The Lekurruki is as much about learning about Maasai culture as it is enjoying the game and wilderness that this wonderful part of Kenya has to offer.
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  • Lekurruki Group Ranch
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  • lewa wilderness conservancy
  • Lewa Wilderness Conservancy
  • To the north of Mount Kenya, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy stretches for over 45,000 acres. As a result of poaching, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy was set up and now the amount of wildlife in the area has grown enormously, including many endangered species.
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  • Lewa Wilderness Conservancy
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  • loisaba wilderness conservancy
  • Loisaba Wilderness Conservancy
  • The Loisaba Wilderness Conservancy covers an area of roughly 150 square kilometres. Although not a place to tick off the Big Five, the varied terrain and diverse habitats of the conservancy nevertheless support a wide variety of wildlife.
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  • Loisaba Wilderness Conservancy
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