Kenya Tourist Attractions

Africa is densely covered by the rainforests, and has plenty of eco-tourism spots for the tourists. Many tourist attractions are located in Africa, attracting people from all over the world. One of the favorite tourist hotspots in Africa is Kenya. Located in the eastern parts of Africa, Kenya is surrounded by the African countries namely, Somalia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda and Sudan. The country is also known as the “Jewel of East Africa”.

The famous Kenya tourist attractions are:

Nakuru

Mombasa

Embu

Lamu

Nairobi

Eldoret

Masai Mara

Wildlife Parks in Kenya

There are plenty of Wildlife parks in and around Kenya. If you are a birdwatcher or a wildlife photographer, you will definitely enjoy the wildlife parks here. The famous ones are:

Masai Mara National Park- One of the most visited wildlife parks in Kenya is the Masai Mara National reserve of Kenya. Located 270 kms away from Nairobi, the Wildlife reserve consists of enthralling Great Rift Valley. From the Naivasha Road viewing point, you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the widespread greenery and can watch some wild animals, like, impalas, giraffes and zebras.

Tsavo National Park- Tsavo national Park is the largest wildlife park in Kenya. The administration of the park is divided in the western and the eastern parts. You can plan a safari tour to this place and can watch animals like, Red Elephants, Rhinos, Crocodiles, Lions and Hippos.

Amboseli National Park- The national park derived its name from the surrounding alkaline lakes. Lake Nakuru National Park was initially a bird centaury, but now is a home to several wild flora and fauna. The national park consists of animals like rhinoceros, giraffe, Yellow-bark acacias, African lion, buffalo and leopards. You can also get a glimpse of flamingoes here.

Nairobi National Park- Nairobi National Park is located quite close to the city center area of the Nairobi (capital of Kenya). You can enjoy the famous tourist attractions of the National Park, like, the view of Mount Kilimanjaro and the plains of Athi, Impala observation point, Baboon Escarpment, Ivory Memorial Burning Site, Narogoman Dam and Black Rhino Point.

Wildlife Sanctuaries

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust- The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust of Kenya is a habitat of many wild animals. The trust has a nursery located on one end of the Nairobi National Park. The nursery is a home to the baby elephants and rhinos. While visiting this nursery, you can witness these baby animals.

Giraffe Center- The Giraffe Sanctuary of Kenya is one of the famous tourist hotspots. You can catch a glimpse of various giraffes, especially the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Other than giraffes, you can also see guinea fowl, warthogs, elusive bushbuck and tortoises.

Nairobi Safari Walk- One of the popular Kenya Tourist attractions is the Nairobi Safari Walk. The Safari Walk consists of a tour to the forest and there you can see plenty of wildlife, like,white rhino, pygmy hippos, African lion, leopard and cheetah. Kenya Beaches

Mombasa- It is popularly known as the gateway for the cost of Kenya. Plenty of splendid white beaches are located here, where you can sit and enjoy some leisure moments.,Enjoying the cool breeze of the beaches, you can enjoy an entire vacation span here.

Malindi- Malindi Island is one of the favorite tourist hotspots of Kenya for its splendid white beaches. The island is also regarded as Kenya’s capital for deep-sea fishing.

Lamu- The archipelago of Lamu is famous for its marvelous beaches and the slow pace of life. The slow pace of life here can be easily witnessed through the medium of transportation Donkeys are found in abundance here.One can see the use of donkeys as the medium of transportation. One can also visit the donkey sanctuary located in Lamu.

Watamu- Watamu is the hub of water-based activities. Tourists visit Watamu and enjoy sports like snorkeling and deep sea diving. The Island also has some exotic coral reefs of the world. Lakes and Rivers of Kenya

Lake Victoria- Lake Victoria is the largest lake of Kenya, and second largest globally. Being a less-visited tourist spot, the lakeside is a perfect place for a romantic trip. The sunset view here is enthralling and most of the tourists gather near the lakeside in the afternoon to enjoy the scenic beauty of sunset. Lake Victoria is also a habitat for the cichlid species and around 200 varieties of cichlid reside here.

Lake Turkana- Located in the Northwestern part of Kenya, Lake Turkana is the major static desert lake of the world. The lake provides a safe habitat for the marine life like scorpions, crocodiles and vipers.

Lake Baringo- Situated in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Baringo is one of the major tourist attractions in Kenya.

Tana River- Tana River is a home to thousands of crocodiles. The river is the largest source for the Hydro-electricity power generation in the country.

Lake Naivasha- Lake Naivasha is located quite near to the capital of Kenya, Nairobi. This freshwater lake is famous for its breathtaking scenic beauty and is a perfect spot for spending a family vacation.

Mountains in Kenya

Mount Kenya- The largest mountain range of Kenya is Mount Kenya. The Mount Kenya's highest peaks are Point Lenana, Batian and Nelion. Mount Kenya is an ideal tourist destination for the adventure loving people. Tourists visiting here can enjoy sports like mountaineering, trekking or bungee jumping. Mount Kenya is a paradise for the eco-tourists, as it provides some exotic scenic views and a scerene natural ambience. The mountain range is a home to wildlife like black colobus, white colobus, Sykes' monkeys, leopards, black rhino, African elephant, mole shew and buffallo.

Mount Kilimanjaro- Though Mount Kilimanjaro, the largest mountain range of Africa is located in Tanzania, the best view one can get of the mountain range is from Kenya.

Mount Elgon- Located between the borders of Uganda and Kenya, Mount Elgon consists of many elevated peaks. The highest of these peaks is Wagagai Peak. Museums in Kenya Apart from the scenic beauty of Kenya, the tourists can also visit museums and historical monuments located here.

Kisumu Museum- The Kisumu Museum of Kenya features the Luo culture and lifestyle of many Kenyan tribes. The Museum consists of musical instruments used by the Benga Tribe of Luo community. The musical instruments include nyatiti (lyres), drums, trumpets, harps, fiddles and flutes. the museum also features collectables from Luhya, Kalenjin and Masai.

Fort Jesus- Fort Jesus of Kenya exhibits the arms and weapons used in the battles between Portuguese and Omani Arabs

Gedi Ruins- The Gedi Ruins exhibit relics of Swahili town and is of great archeological importance. All the relics are of 12th Century and attract people from across the globe.

Karen Blixen Museum- The house of past Danish author Out of African novel of Karen Blixen has been converted into Karen Blixen Museum. Plenty of tourists, some of them being the admirers of Karen Blixen, visit the museum.

Nairobi National Museum- The museum is situated at the Museum hill, quite near to the capital of Kenya, Nairobi. Established in 1910, the museum was the brainchild of East Africa and Uganda Natural History Society. The Nairobi National Museum has ample of galleries and has various divisions where many relics and artifacts are displayed. There are five divisions under The Natural Pillar (a division of Nairobi National Museum). They are:

Mammalian Radiation

Ecology of Kenya

Human origins

Natural Diversity

Geology

There are three presentations under Culture. They are:

Cycles of Life

Creativity

Cultural Dynamism

The history pillar consists of two presentations. They are:

History of Kenya

Kenya Before 1850

Synopsis

Kenya is a live assortment of tourism, fun and enjoyment. The country is a complete package catering to all kinds of tourists. From picturesque mountains, pictorial lakes to architecturally excellent monuments, Kenya is a paradise for the travelers who want to explore more of Africa.