ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK

The Park is part of the Aberdare Mountain Range which forms the steep eastern edge of the Rift Valley. It lies approx 180kms north of Nairobi and has an altitude of 7,000 to 14,000 ft. The scenery in this region is spectacular and impressive as is the range of wildlife. Due to the dense forest vegetation, you will need to do some searching for the wildlife, but there are also many purposes built game viewing lodges. Game to be found in the park includes; elephant, lion, black rhino, waterbuck, gazelle, giant forest hog, genet cats, leopard, buffalo and the rare spiral-horned antelope known as the bongo.

Accommodation:
includes two loges, Treetops and the Ark which both provide night game viewing facilities. There are also three self-catering sites ("bandas"), eight tented campsites and one public campsite.

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Amboseli National Park, although small, at approx 395 sq km, is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, coupled with the variety of game to be found, draws the visitors in. The park which lies approximately 140kms south of Nairobi on the border with Tanzania, is most famed for its' large herds of elephants. A combination of drought, increased tourism, and over-grazing has had a hard-hitting effect on the western side of the park, the land has become dry, dusty and barren and the animals that were once there have moved into areas of shrub forest and marshland.

Accommodation:

Amboseli Lodge
inside Amboseli National Park Accommodation: 36 traditional cottages & 76 modern accommodation units all well spaced in beautiful gardens. Rooms have bathrooms and are surrounded by an electric fence. Facilities: Swimming pool with full view of Mt. Kilimanjaro Nightly traditional Masai dances. Main restaurant & 2 Bars

Ol Tukai Lodge
Located inside the National Park having80 twin rooms with a view of Mt. Kilimanjaro Africa’s highest mountain. Facilities: The elephant Bar offers a wide range of cocktails while watching elephants frolicking or gracing in the Wilderness, Also pool bar has a wide range of snacks and drinks. Acacia tree shaded swimming pool, Board game are available, daily lecture from the elephant research station

Amboseli Serena Lodge
Situated in Shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, the lodge is at the centre of Amboseli National Park. Guest rooms, individually appointed with authentic Africana and murals painted by a renowned local artist, convey a distinctive Masai Manyatta mood. Traditional feasts and tribal dancing overlooking the waterhole where big game gathers. Swimming pool.

Tortillis
Located on the edge of Amboseli National Park. 17 tents under thatch on wooden paltforms - 7 with twin beds, 10 with king - sized beds. Facilities: Comfortable open plan bar, lounge and dining room under thatch. Swimming pool and Pool bar. Gift shop


LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

The park entrance lies 6km from Nakuru town and the main attraction is Lake Nakuru, a shallow alkaline soda lake set beneath the high cliffs of the eastern Rift Valley. It is an ornithologists' paradise offering the spectacular view of up to 2 million flamingos at one time (during the season) along with hundreds of other species including birds of prey. An area of 190 sq km around the lake is fenced in as a national park and has been made a sanctuary for Rothschild giraffes and black rhinos.

Accommodation:

There are two campsites, both with running waters and long-drop toilets. Just inside the park gate is the Backpacker's Camp Site and further in there is Njoro Camp Site

MARSABIT NATIONAL PARK

The Marsabit National Reserve lies in northern Kenya in a densely forested mountain park, being home two beautiful crater lakes. The park was once famous for it's large tusker elephants but that was before the poachers slaughtered most the large ones. Elephants are still in abundance along with large herbs of kudu and many birds of prey.

Accommodation:
The park has a lodge and camping facilities.

MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

The Masai Mara is regarded as the most favorite and is definitely the most popular game reserve in Kenya, having over 140,000 visitors per year. The reserve lies approx 270km west of Nairobi and covers an area of approximately 1,510 sq km, bordering with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The landscaped is mostly open Savannah grasslands and acacia shrubland.

Starting any time from late July the wildebeest follow the rains and grazing to the wide and open grasslands of what has become known as "the Mara". They may be late, but they will always make the trip, driven by dry conditions in the Serengeti and led by the lightning and thunder to the north. Come November they start the homeward leg, bound again for the Serengeti.

At this time of the year you will see a large number of lion, hippo, crocodile and vultures all of which prey on the weak and young migrating animals. Other game to be found in the Masai Mara at any time of the year include; elephants, cheetahs, baboons, gazelles, giraffes, jackals, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, water buffalo, ostriches, and a large variety of antelope and birdlife.

Accommodation:

Mara Hippo Lodge
Located near the Ololaimutiek gate on the south -eastern end of the Mara Triangle Accommodation: Six types of tents to choose from, the lodge offers choice of families, single and couples tents. All tents and cabins are fitted with aprivate hot water shower and a WC Facilities: A swimming pool within the compound. The dining and the bar is both casual in the interior and in the open air.


Mara Fig Tree Camp
On the banks on Talek river, on the periphery of Maasai Mara Game Reserve, About 270 Kms from Nairobi. A 140 - beds in permanent luxury tent each with twin beds. Facilities: Two bars, an open air dining area and a tree house coffee deck. A video room guest lecture room, swimming pool and curio shop, Balloon Safaris and Game drives.


Siana Springs
Situated at the base of the Ngama Hills, on the eastern edge of the Maasai Mara National reserve. The luxurious tented camp offers 38 Spacious tents. The tents boast the very latest in luxury camping, with large single or double beds, personal closets and writing desks, and ensuite bathrooms with flush toilets and steaming hot showers.


Sarova Mara Camp
Located inside Masai Mara Game Reserve having 75 tents with permanent floors and roofs including private bathes hot or cold running water and electricity Facilities: A restaurant and 2 bars. Swimming pool, Hot air balloon safaris followed by a champagne breakfast in the wilderness.


Kichwa Tembo Camp
Situated Oloololo Escarpment, Masai Mara. Accommodation: Permanent tented Camp with twin beds and an ensuite bathroom with hot shower toilet and electrical hurricane lamp. Facilities: A restaurant and a well stocked bar. Swimming pool


Mara Intrepids Club
30 tents making a number of mini-Camps within the Club grounds. They are furnished with custom milled African Mahogany furniture, oversize four poster bed ensuite bathroom with showers, running hot and cold water, flush toilets and electricity. A small sparkling swimming pool, 3 game drives a day, wildlife library, gift boutique, nature walks with resident Club naturalist followed by a bush breakfast or a sundowner cocktail.


Mara Serena
set on the saddle of a hill where it overlooks the 1800 square Km of rolling plains, woodlands, anf rivers that make up the masai Mara triangle. Accommodation: 74 rooms, pool. Breakfasts, cocktail parties and dinners on the terrace overlooking a waterhole where big game come to feed. Hippo pool breakfasts. Evening enertainment includes musicians, Masai dancers, wildlife films, and talks given by resident naturalist.

Mara Sopa Lodge
located in Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The lodge has 200 beds with only 77 rooms, 12 suites and 1 Presidential suite, all of which are 'rondavel' style and have en-suite bathroom facilities which provide shaving sockets and hairdryers. Every room and suite has a private, elevated verandah with splendid views across the valley and on which guests can relax, sunbathe and watch resident birds and wildlife. Mini-bars are also available in each room

Migration Camp
eco-friendly traditional tented camp is in the North-West Maasai Mara, tucked in the hills adjoining the major dispersal plains of the Great Migration of wildebeest from the Serengeti. It is situated on the Lemek /Koiyaki Wildlife Trust Conservation Area and is put up seasonally to ensure regeneration of the area during the long rains. Accommodation is in 7 tents. 5 large with queen size and single bed in each, 2 twin and 1 single. All tents are shaded under the trees. Each tent has en suite toilet and shower and a large verandah. Facilities includes : bar tent and spacious dining tent look out over lawn. fully stocked non profit bar

Keekorok Lodge
Located inside Masai Mara Game Reserve. Bungalows single storey blocks and comfortable shaded chalets all with 158 beds. Facilities: A restaurant and a fully stocked bar. Swimming pool, log fires in the lounge, Maasai dancing, cultural and wildlife lectures, Game drives organized from the Lodge.

Kicheche Camp
located on the Aitong plains in the northern Koiyaki Lemek region of the famous Masai Mara reserve. The camp is hidden in a grove of wild olive and croton trees in a prime wildlife area. Game viewing starts right from the camp itself. Accommodation: Spacious, fully insect - proof selous style tents 2 singles and 9 doubles/twins. Equipped with proper beds, linen, bedside tables, luggages racks and rugs. Bathrooms are ensuite and are equipped with a dresser, shower and flushing toilets. Tents can be converted into triple on request.

Little Governors Camp
Located on the Mara river in the game reserve. Accommodation: 12 Twins, 5 double tents, Tent No. 17 recommended for honey mooners, the camp has a total of 17 tents(34 beds) Spacious luxurious safari tents. 220 volt plugs at the reception. Facilities: En suite shower, open bar and dining tent with view over the waterhole and the plains. Room service on request, tea and coffee is served at the rooms with wake up cll. Laundry service at No extra cost, telephone, fax and email service.

Mpata Safari Club
perched on a hiltop with breathtaking views of Masai Mara reserve. Guests stay in individual cottages well spaced along the top of the escarpment offering panoramic views. There are 11 suites and 12 Deluxe units each with separate bedroom, bathroom and verandah with emphasis on comfort and a unique combination of interior design, the suites have a lounge, kitchenette and best of all an out door Jacuzzi. Facilities: The sunken rock bar ignites pleasure and satisfaction, offering sensational views of Mara river. Our Sundowner bar will further enhance the pleasure of your drinks.

Mara Safari Club
located outside the park in the Ol- Choro Ol Roua conservation area. 80 beds in luxury tents with their own private river frontage with four poster beds verandah, electricity modern ensuite facility with hot and cold running water Pool, wildlife library. Lounge Bar and dinning room, the Club pool, Al Fresco buffet, lunches & nightly activities of Masai dancing, Masai Culture. Black tie dinners, balloon safaris, bush breakfasts, weddings, walking safaris ,swimming, game drives, wildlife library.


MERU NATIONAL PARK

The park is situated approximately 360km northeast of Nairobi and covers an area of 870 sq kms. This park was the setting for Joy Adamson's book "Born Free" and it remains one of Kenya's most unspoilt parks. The scenery is varied, wild and beautiful, from woodlands at 3,000 ft on the slope of Nyambeni Mountain Range to wide open plaints with many rivers running through. Game found here includes; lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, antelopes, and buffalo. In the many rivers hippo and crocodile are found in abundance. You may be lucky to spot Kenya only colony of the rare white rhino.

There are several other parks which can be visited from here within a day, they include Bisandi National Reserve, Kora National Park, Rahole National Reserve and Mwingi National Reserve.

Accommodation:
Meru National Park has a number of Lodges and campsites that need to be pre-booked and one public campsite.


MOUNT KENYA

The National Park lies approximately 176kms northeast of Nairobi and covers an area of approximately 700 sq kms, with a landscape consisting mainly of forest and bare rock. Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano straddled across the equator, and is Africa's second highest peak. The altitude ranges from between 11,000 to 17,058ft, with the highest peaks being Batian at 17,058ft and Nelion at 17,022ft. These are regularly climbed by experienced climbers though very few actually make it to the top. The more popular peak for climbers is the easier Lenana which reaches a height of 16,354ft. and can be climbed without the use of specialist equipment. Climbers are often accompanied by a guide, with ports being available. There are climbers huts is rest up in, but plenty of food and warm clothes should be taken with you. The best time of the year for climbing is from mid-January to late February and from late August through September

The scenery is stunning and quite breathtaking. It is also a botanist's paradise, with a wide variation in flora as the altitude changes.

The region is home to a variety of wildlife including some unique species, such as Black and White colobus and Sykes monkeys, bushbuck, buffalo, elephant, Olive baboon, waterbuck, black rhino, leopard, hyena, bongo and at high altitudes zebra and eland can be found.

Mountain Climb...Mt. Kenya
The "Classic" Route (Up Sirimon / Down Chogoria) - A must for lovers of high altitude trekking. Designed for optimum time on the mountain to acclimatise, as well as getting away from the bulk of hikers. It is run as a camping trip - with all equipment supplied. Top quality mountain tents, thick mattresses, campstools, rain awning, good food, a cook, and qualified guides are supplied, as well as a porter for your pack
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Mount Kenya Clean Up 1998
Contains detailed information on Mount Kenya hiking routes, accommodation and the environment.

Accommodation
Available at the Mountain Lodge in the heart of the rainforest. and there are three self catering (banda) sites within the park.

The Africa Guide's recommended book
Kilimanjaro & Mount Kenya : A Climbing and Trekking Guide (amazon.com) - USA (amazon.co.uk) - UK
by Cameron M. Burns
Pre-trip planning, finding and hiring outfitters, and thorough information on dozens of trails are included in this comprehensive guide to the 30 top climbing and trekking routes on Mount Kilimanjaro and her sister peak, Mount Kenya color insert. 30 b&w photos.
 

NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK

Nairobi National Park is only 20 minutes drive from the city and is ideal if you only have a stopover in the city and want to experience some of Africa's game. Because of it's location, there are many visitors, both tourists and residents but you are guaranteed to see an abundance of game, seemingly unaware and unafraid of humans. The elephant is the only one of the 'big five' not found here, but leopard, lion, buffalo, rhino, giraffe, hippo, crocodile, antelope, wildebeest, eland, zebra and Thompson's gazelle as well as many other species are here in abundance.

At the western end of the park is an Animal Orphanage, dedicated to young animals who are injured or deserted in the wild. Here they are studied and cared for until they can be returned to the reserve.

There are no accommodation facilities within the park as it is located so close to the city centre.

SAMBURU & BUFFALO SPRINGS

The Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves lie northeast of Nairobi halfway to Lake Turkana and cover an area of approximately 300 sq kms. The area is arid and largely semi-desert, but has a large concentration of game including some species not found elsewhere; such as the oryx,, gerenuk, Reticulated giraffe and grevy's Zebra. Other game includes ostriches, elephants and leopards who are lured into the lodges with bait, so the tourists can get a glimpse.

Accommodation:
In Samburu accommodation consists of two lodges ; the Samburu Lodge and the River Lodge. And in Buffalo Springs there is the Buffalo Springs Tented Lodge: Tel +(254) 165 2234, which offers permanent tents, cottages and self-catering bandas.

Samburu Safari Lodge

SHABA GAME RESERVE

Situated 314 km from Nairobi in Central Kenya, off the Uaso Nyiro River, being a semi-desert. It is the natural habitat for the Grevy Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, and Gerenuk, only found in this part of Kenva. There are also herds of Elephants, plenty of Lions, Cheetah, Crocodile, hundreds of species of birds and other game

SIBILOI NATIONAL PARK

This is Kenya's most remote national park, lying right in the north of the country bordering with Lake Turkana. The region is hot, dry and windswept, but surprising has a large variety of wildlife and birds. These include Grevy's zebra, ostrich, gerenuk, oryx, tiang and a large population of Nile crocodile in the lake. The park's petrified forest is proof that this region was once lush and densely forested.

Due to the remoteness and inhospitable terrain most people visit this area in organised groups.



TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK -

This is one of Kenya's oldest and largest parks, but huge areas, mainly to the north of the Galana River, are completely closed to the public. The southern accessible area of the park includes the Kanderi Swamp and the Aruba Dam on the Voi river and has large concentrations of game including hippo, giant crocodiles lion, leopard, waterbuck, kudu, zebra and ostrich. It is also home to the largest herds of elephant in Kenya, usually covered in red dust. The park provides for excellent photography with it's spectacular views such as Mudanda Rock and Yatta Plateau.
Accommodation

Voi Wildlife Lodge - Tsavo East
This beautiful lodge is right within the boundaries of the mighty Tsavo East National park. Accommodation: The lodges offers 20 large beautifully furnished & decorated rooms. 4 family rooms cum suites and special rooms for handicapped. Facilities: A swimming pool with Jacuzzi, Breezy romantic well ventilated open air restaurant "The Tembo" restaurant with a capacity of 200 people. Sundowner bar, "Mandari Bar" with a view of the game park.


TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK

The park is located approx 230kms from Nairobi off the main Mombasa-Nairobi road and has three rivers flowing through it; the Galana, the Athi and the Tsavo attracting large concentrations of game including buffalo, rhino, giraffe, zebra, lion, leopard, cheetah crocodile and many varieties of antelope.

In the northwestern corner of the park is Shetani Lava Flow, a massive lava bed created by an eruption in the Chyulu Hills where the raw cone at the centre can still be seen. Rain falling in these hills is purified as it soaks through the porous volcanic ash , running underground for 50km, resurfacing at the lush Mzimba Springs, which is one of the parks main attractions. This is haven to crocodiles and hippo and a waterhole for a large variety of other game.

Accommodation:

Salt Lick Hilton Lodge - Tsavo West
Adjacent to Tsavo West National Park - Accommodation: 96 rooms with private bath & shower. Views of the waterhole and surrounding areas, built on 2800 acre sanctuary and park. Facilities: Bar restaurant serving international and local cuisine and Bar & lounge

Ngulia Lodge- Tsavo West
situated spectacularly on the edge of Ndawe Escarpment, offering a vast panorama of Tsavo's sweeping plians. Ngulia is an Ideal base from which to explore Tsavo West, one of the world's largest national parks. All rooms are luxurious facing the park surroundings. Facilities: The lodge has a swimming pool, a strategically located restaurant, 2 bars and a viewing bay for the wildlife. The lodge has been constructed to blend in with the environmet, in the best tradition of ecologically sensitive archicture


Kilanguni Lodge- Tsavo West
located in Tsavo west National park. 37 Kms form Mtito Andei the nearest town. Altitude 850 metres. Accommodation: The lodge provides 56 rooms (5 suites and 51 standard rooms). All rooms Fans/Mosquito Nets/Power points/Hot water. Showers, balcony and Laundry services.
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