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Where to go
Where to go
Kenya and Tanzania contain the greatest varieties and concentrations of wildlife populations in the world. Two popular draws are the annual wildebeest migration and the “Big Five:” Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. The migration and the Big Five may be the stars of Kenya and Tanzania’s wildlife show, but there is plenty more to see in the more than 70 parks in both countries. From Mara to Amboseli and Ngorongoro to Serengeti, each park overflows with wildlife.
So you may ask, where should I go?
Top 5 Kenya Parks
1. Maasai Mara National Reserve
Highlights:
- The Big Five
- The Wildebeest Migration
- Big Cats
- Maasai Cultural Visits
- Hot air balloon rides
2. Amboseli National Reserve
Highlights:
- Wildlife Photography
- Great herds of African Elephants
- Magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain at 19,341ft.
- Big Five
3. Samburu National Reserve
Highlights:
- Sighting of unique animals not found in any other parks i.e. Grevy’s Zebra, reticulated giraffe, Kudu, Somali Ostriches and the Gerenuk.
- Bird watching
- Samburu Cultural Visits
- Less crowded than other parks.
4. Lake Nakuru National Park
Highlights:
- Birdwatching
- Huge population of flamingos
- Sanctuary for endangered black and white rhinos
- Sighting of the elusive leopards
5. Mount Kenya and Aberdare National Parks
Highlights:
- Up and close viewing of animals at watering holes
- Night time game viewing from tree lodge
- Great views of Kenya’s highest mountain: Mt. Kenya at 17,057ft.
Top 5 Tanzania Parks
1. Serengeti National Park
Highlights:
- The Wildebeest Migration
- Big Five
- Rich concentration of wildlife
- Hot air balloon rides
2. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Highlights:
- A world heritage site and the world’s largest intact caldera
- Over 25,000 animals in the crater
- Unique interaction and co-existence between the Maasai and animals in the crater
- Nearby prehistoric Olduvai Gorge, popularly known as “The Cradle of Mankind”
3. Lake Manyara National Park
Highlights:
- Tree climbing lions
- Big Cats
- Birdwatching
- Flamingos
4. Tarangire National Park
Highlights:
- Huge herds of African Elephants
- Walking Safaris
5. Kilimanjaro National Park
Highlights:
- Mountain Climbing
