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Kenya: Top Attractions Including Masai Mara, Mombasa, Malindi and More

Kenya is one of Africa's most popular destinations with good reason. Here is an overview of the country's must-see attractions:

Kenya's Top 10 Attractions

Discover Kenya's top attractions and find out why Kenya is East Africa's most popular tourist destination. What to see when you're visiting Kenya includes Kenya's best safari destinations, trekking, beaches and towns. When you travel to Kenya, make sure these top attractions are on your list.

Click on the headings below for more information about each destination in Kenya.

The Annual Migration of Wildebeest and Zebra in East Africa

The Annual Migration of Wildebeest and Zebra in East Africa is one of nature's biggest spectacles. Find out where and when you can see the migration, best places to stay and some fun facts.

Kenya's Best Parks and Reserves

Kenya's Best Wildlife Parks and Reserves are listed in this article. Find out when to visit, where to stay and how to get to Kenya's top 10 safari destinations. Parks listed inlcude the Masai Mara, Tsavo, Amboseli, lake Nakuru National parks and more.

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

This is a Guide to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, one of the best wildlife parks in Africa. The annual migration of wildebeest and zebra cross into this small game park every year offering the visitor the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth. This guide to the Masai Mara tells you what wildlife you can expect to see, when to go, where to stay and more.

Best treks in Africa

The best treks and hikes in Africa are listed below. Challenging peaks can be found from Morocco's Atlas Mountains all the way down to South Africa's Drakensberg. Africa's most popular trekking destination is Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain on the continent. Lesser known ranges like Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains offer an incredible array of snow-capped peaks right next to the equator.

Birds of Kenya - Photos of Kenya's Birds

Birds of Kenya. Photos of birds in Kenya that you can see while on safari. Kenya is home to hundreds of species of birds. These images of Kenya's birds include flamingos, ostriches, vultures, kingfishers, eagles, hornbills, pelicans, cranes and many more. You can see many bird species on any Kenyan safari, but for serious birders there are specialized safaris that are also listed here.

Nairobi, Kenya

Guide to Nairobi, Kenya's capital city and East Africa's center of commerce. Find out where to stay, eat, what to see, tours and more.

Tsavo East National Park

Kenya's largest park, Tsavo East National Park is just an hour's drive from mombasa and home to giraffe, elephant, lion, cheetah - basically all the favorites. Luckily its man-eating lions have long since been dealt with.

Tsavo West National Park

One of the top attractions of this national park are the Mzima springs. You get to watch elephants bathe among the hippos and the crocs from a unique vantage point of an under-water glass tank. The baobabs that dot the landscape aren't too shabby either.

Amboseli National Park

One of Kenya's most popular parks, home to the Maasai and wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro . The wildlife is plentiful with more than 50 mammal species to look for.

Mombasa

A comprehensive guide to Kenya's popular coastal city. Accommodations, facts, history, restaurants and more.

Lamu

Lamu is Kenya's oldest inhabited town, it dates back to the 14th century and its "old town" is largely unchanged. With its strong Muslim roots this UNESCO World heritage Center is a must-see.

Malindi

Wonderful beaches and excellent snorkeling make this historic town one of Kenya's top attractions. Information on what to see, accommodations, restaurants and more.

Mount Kenya

The second largest mountain in Africa and highest in Kenya, Mount Kenya offers a wonderful opportunity for serious hikers. Information on routes, accommodation and preservation.
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