Kenya National Parks

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Aberdare National Park

A cool highland park of misty forests, moorlands, waterfalls and wildlife, offering a striking contrast to Kenya’s savannahs.

Best timeYear-round; January–February and June–September often offer easier access Explore park

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Amboseli National Park

Amboseli is one of Kenya’s classic safari landscapes, combining large elephant herds, seasonal wetlands and sweeping views toward Mount Kilimanjaro.

Best timeYear-round; June–October and January–February are usually drier Explore park

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Central Island National Park

A volcanic island in Lake Turkana with crater lakes, crocodile breeding grounds, birdlife and extraordinary desert-lake scenery.

Best timeJune–September and January–February are generally easier for Lake Turkana travel Explore park

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Chyulu Hills National Park

Rolling volcanic hills, forests, caves and sweeping views create one of southern Kenya’s most atmospheric wilderness landscapes.

Best timeYear-round; June–October and January–February are generally drier Explore park

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Hell’s Gate National Park

A dramatic Rift Valley adventure park near Naivasha, known for towering cliffs, volcanic geology, geothermal features, hiking, cycling and rock climbing.

Best timeYear-round; June–October and January–February are generally comfortable for hiking and cycling Explore park

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Kora National Park

A rugged wilderness on the Tana River associated with George Adamson, Born Free history and the wider Meru–Kora ecosystem.

Best timeJune–October and January–February are generally easier for access Explore park

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Lake Nakuru National Park

A compact Rift Valley park combining rhino conservation, rich birdlife, scenic lake shores, woodland and rewarding game viewing.

Best timeYear-round; June–October and January–February are generally drier Explore park

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Malka Mari National Park

One of Kenya’s most remote parks, protecting arid frontier landscapes along the Daua River near the Ethiopian border.

Best timeJune–October and January–February are generally more practical for remote travel Explore park

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Marsabit National Park

A remote northern oasis where montane forest, volcanic crater lakes and desert-adapted wildlife rise above the arid plains.

Best timeYear-round; July–October and January–February are often drier Explore park

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Meru National Park

Meru National Park rewards travellers looking for a quieter Kenyan wilderness, with diverse habitats, a rhino sanctuary, rich birdlife and Born Free heritage.

Best timeYear-round; drier periods generally make roads and wildlife viewing easier Explore park

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Mount Elgon National Park

A forested mountain park on the Kenya–Uganda border with caves, waterfalls, highland trails and one of Africa’s largest volcanic calderas.

Best timeJune–August and December–March are often more comfortable for hiking Explore park

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Mount Kenya National Park

A UNESCO-listed mountain wilderness protecting Africa’s second-highest peak, alpine moorlands, forests and exceptional trekking scenery.

Best timeJanuary–February and June–September are generally favoured for trekking Explore park

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Mount Longonot National Park

A volcanic Rift Valley adventure park centred on the steep Mount Longonot crater and its panoramic rim trail.

Best timeYear-round; drier months are usually more comfortable for the crater hike Explore park

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Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park offers genuine wildlife viewing only a short distance from the city centre, with open plains, rhinos and Nairobi’s skyline on the horizon.

Best timeYear-round; drier periods often make wildlife viewing easier Explore park

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Ndere Island National Park

A small Lake Victoria island park of rolling grasslands, impala, birds and panoramic views across the Winam Gulf.

Best timeYear-round; June–October and January–February are generally drier Explore park

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Oldonyo Sabuk National Park

A compact park northeast of Nairobi centred on Ol Donyo Sabuk mountain, forested slopes, views and historical walking routes.

Best timeYear-round; drier months are generally more comfortable for hiking Explore park

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Ruma National Park

A quiet western Kenya park best known as the country’s remaining stronghold for the endangered roan antelope.

Best timeYear-round; drier periods often make wildlife viewing and roads easier Explore park

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Saiwa Swamp National Park

Kenya’s smallest national park, created around a tranquil wetland habitat famous for sitatunga antelope, forest walks and birding.

Best timeYear-round; drier periods make walking trails more comfortable Explore park

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Sibiloi National Park

A remote Lake Turkana wilderness combining archaeology, desert scenery, fossil sites and globally important human-origins heritage.

Best timeJune–September and January–February are generally easier for remote travel Explore park

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South Island National Park

A remote volcanic island in Lake Turkana known for stark desert scenery, birds, reptiles and dramatic open-water wilderness.

Best timeJune–September and January–February are generally easier for Lake Turkana travel Explore park

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Tsavo East National Park

Kenya’s largest national park, famous for vast red-earth landscapes, elephants, the Galana River and a powerful sense of space.

Best timeYear-round; June–October and January–February are usually driest Explore park

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Tsavo West National Park

A dramatic volcanic safari landscape with Mzima Springs, lava fields, wildlife-rich plains and classic Tsavo wilderness.

Best timeYear-round; June–October and January–February are generally drier Explore park