Kenya National Parks​ and reserves

Best National reserves and National Parks in Kenya

National Parks and Reserves in Kenya

Discover the best Kenya National Parks and Kenya National Reserves

Kenya is one of the best safari destinations in Africa. It has some of the most Iconic National Parks and National reserves that host amazing wildlife species, endangered wildlife species, and other magical safari experiences. Kenya National Reserves and Parks are distributed evenly in the country, covering almost a quarter of the size of country. 

These Kenya National Parks and Reserves are managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service and the communities around them. These Kenyan National Reserves and Parks make your safari authentic and provide real sightings of wildlife in their real habitats. Enjoy sightings of big cats and big five wildlife, special hunting, and raising their cubs and young ones. 

There is much that Kenya can offer, including hiking and summiting mountains and hills, and enjoying a diving session to see the marine life in the Indian Ocean on the Kenyan Coast. Enjoy amazing Kenya Safari Holidays that our experts recommend you book to visit the major safari parks and reserves in Kenya.

Cheetah Safaris covers most of the major National Parks in Kenya, not forgetting the less visited parks such as Meru and Tsavo National Parks. With Kenya’s most popular reserve, the Masai Mara National Reserve, many others, such as Samburu and Solio Ranch, offer exemplary experiences. 

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Which are the best National Parks in Kenya to visit?

Discover the best National Parks in Kenya

Wondering which are the best national parks and reserves in Kenya? Well, it’s hard to select them as most of them offer different opportunities and sights. Their experiences do differ completely. National Parks like the Masai Mara offer an impeccable experience, such as the sightings of wildebeest migration crossing over into Kenya from Serengeti, Tanzania, the big pride of lions that roam the plains, while more activities of hunting happen within the plains by the cheetahs and leopards of the land. Amboseli offers the best backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, while spotting the big herds the elephants of Amboseli.

Samburu National Reserve and Meru National Park, with other nearby conservancies such as Lewa and Solio Ranch, are known to be home to the special five. These destinations in northern Kenya are amazing as they immerse you in a kind of wilderness experience. explore many other national parks like Lake Nakuru National Park, Nairobi National Park, and Tsavo West and East as you end your Kenyan Safari to the Coast.

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Mount Kenya National Park, located in central Kenya, encompasses Mount Kenya, the second-highest peak in Africa...

Mwingi Game Reserve

Hot, dry, remote, and unspoiled, this reserve is designated a Wilderness Activity Zone and allows for...

Nairobi National Park

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Il Ngwesi Community Conservancy

Il Ngwesi Community Conservancy is a community-owned and managed wildlife conservancy in Laikipia County, Kenya. Covering...

Kakamega Forest National Reserve

Time has stood still for the Kakamega Forest National Reserve, a remnant of the rainforest that...

laikipia plateau

Laikipia Plateau is located in central Kenya and is a wildlife destination best known for its...

Malka Mari National Park

Characterized by undulating scenes of semi-arid bush and scrubby grasslands with dots of riparian woodland and...

Aberdares National Park

East of the East African Rift Valley, Aberdares National Park stretches over various mountain peaks, waterfalls,...

Olare Motorogi Conservancy - Masai Mara - Cheetah Safaris

The Olare Motorogi Conservancy covers 33,000 acres of outstanding natural beauty and ecological importance, located on...

Marsabit

Far to the north of Kenya, a densely forested mountain and three crater lakes provide a...

Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy

Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, located in northern Kenya, is a community-owned reserve encompassing the Mathews Range. It...

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A world wonder destination in Kenya, Africa, the Maasai Mara National Reserve is home to quite...

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The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a model and catalyst for conserving wildlife and its habitat. It...

Lake Bogoria National Reserve

Lake Bogoria National Reserve is well-known as one of the most beautiful locations that Africa has...

Sibiloi National Park

Sibiloi National Park, located in northern Kenya along the eastern shores of Lake Turkana, is a...

Amboseli National Park - Cheetah Safaris

Amboseli National Park is Located about a five hour drive (240 km or 150 miles) southeast...

Ruma National Park

Ruma National Park lies in Lambwe River Valley between the Kanyamwa Escarpment and the Gwasi Hills,...

Borana Conservancy

Borana Conservancy lies at the foot of Mount Kenya, displaying 35,000 acres of land with stunning...

Enonkishu Conservancy – Masai Mara

The Maasai Mara National Reserve is known for its vast ecosystem, which covers an area of...

Mount Elgon National Park

Mount Elgon National Park – Kenya – Best Tourist Guide High in the mist-wreathed hills of...

sarova shaba game lodge

Explore the Shaba National Reserve Located in the south eastern corner of the Samburu District, the...

ol pejeta conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Nanyuki Laikipia is located between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the...

The Mount Longonot day trip hiking walk around the…

Mount Longonot National Park is located in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. The park is...

Kenya National Parks FAQs

Kenya National Park FAQs

If you have any questions regarding any of our Kenya National Parks and Reserves safari tours, you may find your answer below in our most frequently asked questions. However, don’t be afraid to get in touch if your query is not included for our experts to help you design your best African Holiday Safaris. 

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There are some 54 + Kenya National Parks and Reserves, with many sanctuaries and private conservancies all over the country. KWS is responsible for managing the National Parks, to protect the wildlife from poaching and from bush meat opportunists, which is a huge problem all over Africa.

The most visited national parks and reserves in Kenya include:- 

  • Masai Mara National Game Reserve 
  • Samburu National Reserve
  • Amboseli National Park 
  • Lake Nakuru National Park

Tsavo National Park, a national park, southeastern Kenya, east of Mount Kilimanjaro. The largest (8,036 square miles [20,812 square km]) of Kenya’s national parks, it was established in 1948. Later that year, for administrative purposes, the park was divided into two smaller units: Tsavo East and Tsavo West.

The Nairobi National Park is the oldest of Kenya’s national parks. The wildlife sanctuary was established in 1946 and is located four miles south of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. It covers 45.26 square miles in size, making it one of the smallest parks in Kenya.

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