Category: Kenya Safari Attractions

Mombasa is Kenya’s main tourist destination. It is located on the Eastern coastline of Kenya bordering the Indian Ocean, which has made it a popular destination for its beaches. Mombasa offers diverse marine life, world-class hotels and a friendly atmosphere.

There is a tropical climate all year; it is a great destination filled with activities for all ages. While in Mombasa have several tourist attractions such as Old Town, located around Fort Jesus. Colobus Trust nature walks, Mtwapa Creek, Nyali Theatre, Haller Park, Avicennia Island, Go-Kart, Shimba Hills National Park, enjoy the famous nightlife of Mombasa.

The small town of Malindi is at the centre of a strip of idyllic tropical beaches offering the visitor a range of world class resorts and quiet relaxing hideaways. Further south, the sleepy village of Watamu is fronted by wide white beaches. This tranquil haven is home to several well established resorts, and many private guesthouses scattered through the forest along the deserted shore.

At Watamu a Marine National Park has been established, an ideal day trip for divers and snorkellers alike. Northwest of Malindi is the spectacular Marafa Depression, locally known as Nyari and popularly known as Hell’s Kitchen. An extensive series of sandstone gorges and sheer gullies, this unique and otherworldly landscape has become part of local folklore.

The thick jungles of the Arabuko Sokoke Forest reserve hide a world of wonders. In the cool of the forest winding paths will take you in search of rare endemic birds and mammals, and visiting herds of Elephant.

Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. The scenery surrounding this designated World Heritage Site is breath-taking. It is pristine wilderness with lakes, tarns, glaciers, dense forest, mineral springs and a selection of rare and endangered species of animals, high altitude adapted plains game and unique montane and alpine vegetation. There is lots of flora and fauna, and the opportunity to see elephants and lions in a compelling highland environment.

Due to its unique ecosystems that change the higher you go up the mountain, Mount Kenya has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Many climbers, hikers, trekkers and adventure enthusiasts challenge themselves by ascending the mountain each year.

Lake Nakuru lies on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland. Referred to as the bird watchers paradise, Lake Nakuru National park is famous for flamingos and has a recording of 450 species of birds. The park is a sanctuary to one of the largest populations of rhinos in Kenya, as well as Rothschild’s giraffes, leopards and lions.

On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Visitors can enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges.