Kenya is one if Africa’s top tourist destinations for wildlife Watching. Below is a list of national parks in Kenya.
FULL LIST OF NATIONAL PARKS IN KENYA
Amboseli national park
Amboseli national park is the second most visited conservation area in Kenya after Masai Mara national reserve. Its situated in the southern part of Kenya at the border of Tanzania. This national park is famous for its spectacular landscapes. Being at the back drop of mount Kilimanjaro which is the highest mountain in Africa. The park is also the best place for getting close to large herds of Elephants.
Chyulu hills national park
Chyulu hills is one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya. Featuring verdant rolling green hills offering great opportunities of photography for nature lovers. The fertile grassland soils below the hills provide an habitat for various species of mammals and birds.
Tsavo east national park
Tsavo east is situated in the eastern part of Kenya close to the Kenyan coast. You can combine a trip to Tsavo east national park and marine national parks. Or just relax at the white sand beaches. The park is renown for its red elephants.
Tsavo west national park
Tsavo west national park is one of the famous national parks in Kenya. Famous for man eating lions during the construction of the railway. The park offers some of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Kenya.
Bora bora national park
Bora bora national park is a unique park located in Mombasa. Situated at the proximity of the Indian Ocean, at the park you get the opportunity to learn about different animals and get a chance to feed giraffes and you can as well enjoy nature guided walks.
Mombasa marine national park
Mombasa marine national park is situated at the coast of Kenya. Covering 10 kilometers squared. but nevertheless it provides a variety of activities like snorkeling, windsurfing, recreational fishing and so much more. It harbors various species of marine life.
Hells gate national park
Hells gate national park is located south of Naivasha. Infact the park derives its name from a break of narrow cliffs once a tributary of a prehistoric lake that fed early humans. The famous activities at the park are mountain hiking, cycling, picnicking and camping.
Nairobi national park
Nairobi national park is the reason Nairobi is known as Kenya’s wildlife capital. Despite being at the outskirts of the city, the park offers exciting wildlife experiences to travelers. Who visit Kenya but don’t have enough time to explore its wilderness areas.
Aberdare national park
Aberdare mountains national park is located at the edge of the great rift-valley, it was at this park that the late Queen Elizabeth of England received news of her fathers death. The park is famous for its unique vegetation and stunning views hosting rhinos, giant forest hogs and several species of animals.
Lake Nakuru national park
Lake Nakuru national park is an array of beauty deriving its name from Lake Nakuru which covers, the park is famous for millions of flamingos and several other species of aquatic birds.
Kora national park
Kora national park is located close to the Tana river east of Mount Kenya. Although its one of the country’s least visited conservation areas, Kora has suffered heavy poaching in the past but conservation efforts have seen wildlife thriving in the recent years.
Saiwa swamp national park
Saiwa swamp national park is the smallest national park in Kenya but nevertheless it offers tourists a unique opportunity of seeing sitatunga antelopes, other wildlife species including reptiles, birds, insects and birds.
Mount Kenya national park
Mount Kenya national park was established to protect mount Kenya. Its surrounding areas, this is the highest national park in the country. Designated as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1979. the primary activity at the park is climbing mount Kenya.
Sibiloi national park
Sibiloi national park is found in the remote shores of lake Turkana in Northern Kenya. Its one of the least but rewarding national parks you can visit in Kenya.
Malka mari national park
Malka Mari national park is situated at the border of Kenya and Ethiopia. Featuring plants unique to this area. But home to several wildlife and some 20 species of birds recorded.
Watamu marine national park
Watamu marine national park is a priceless gem located at the Kenyan coast, one of the best places to see marine life boasting with 600 species of fish and 110 species of stony corals. You can also enjoy white sand beaches and swim in the turquoise waters of the Indian ocean while at the park.
Central island national park
Central island national park is one of its kind. Its situated in Lake Turkana which is the largest permanent desert lake in the world. Each harboring its own wildlife that is tilapia lake, crocodile lake and flamingo lake.
Kisite Mpungu national park
Kisite Mpungu marine national park is one of the country’s national parks covering an area of 11 kilometers squared. It’s rich coral reefs provide an habitat for marine life making it one of the best place for exploring marine life in Kenya.
Mount longonot national park
Mount Longonot national park is situated at the great rift valley south east of Lake Naivasha. The name is derived from a local Masai word Oloongonot. Meaning mountain of many spurs or steep ridges. The many activity done at the park is mountain climbing and hiking.
Ruma national park
Ruma national park is renown for being the only place for seeing the rare Roan antelopes in Kenya. Apart from being the highlight of roan antelopes it’s also home to leopards, olive baboons, bohor reedbucks, honey badgers, eastern black rhinos and cape buffalos go mention a few.
Arabuko sokoke national park
Arabuko Sokoke national park is one of the country’s newest national parks hosting the largest fragment of coastal forest left in East Africa. The park protects both endemic and near endemic species of birds and home to other species of wildlife including amphibians.
Mount Elgon national park
Mount Elgon national park is located 140 kilometers of Lake Victoria. Covering 1279 kilometers squared bordering Mount Elgon national park in Uganda. The main activity at the park is mountain climbing and hiking. Although it’s lower slopes are home to elephants, buffalos, black and white colors monkeys, blue monkeys and so many others.
Ol Donyo Sabuk national park
From the park you can have spectacular views of Africa’s highest mountains that is Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kenya and Aberdare mountain ranges.
