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Kenya:East Africa’s Wildlife Heaven

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Kenya is located within the Eastern region of Africa along the Indian Ocean coastline. Kenya has several savannah grasslands, lakes, mountains, a rather dramatic rift valley and beautiful serene beaches. The country is well equipped with the full tourist package not forgetting it is home to the Big Five wildlife that is lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffaloes. Kenya is a hotspot tourist destination, where hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world visit yearly. From the heart of Kenya’s capital city, to the famous Maasai Mara where 7th wonder of the world happens yearly to the exquisite serene highlands of the country, Kenya is one amazing tourist destination.

1. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (Nairobi)

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The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is an elephant nursery located in Nairobi, Kenya. It is a centre in Kenya where orphaned baby elephants are taken in, raised and taken care of by care takers until they grow up to a certain age where they can survive on their own in the wild. This center is open to tourists from 11.00 a.m to 12.00 pm EAT time. Here tourists are able to interact directly with the baby elephants as they are fed and given mud baths. The experience of caring for these orphaned creatures in this sightseeing place is simply life-changing. Every one of them has a different rescue story. For only $7 David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is definitely one great sightseeing place.

2. Mara River (Maasai Mara National Reserve)

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The Mara River in Kenya is where all the magic happens. This magical place is located along the border of Kenya and Tanzania. It borders the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara National Reserve. From here animals migrate from one country to the other in search of greener pastures. Thousands and thousands of wildebeest are spotted crossing the crocodile filled river to get to either of the parks with better pastures. The sight is spectacular. Tourist travel from across the world just to witness this wonder of the world in the sightseeing place.

3. Tsavo East National Park (Tsavo)

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Tsavo East is amongst the largest and oldest game parks in Kenya and East Africa. This sightseeing place covers up to 13,000 square kilometers full of animals, incredible natural sceneries and exquisite accommodation spots. From here tourists are able to enjoy game drives and view nature and animals in their natural habitats. Have one’s camera ready to capture predator and prey moments that may happen at any time in the wilderness. Visit the plateaus, historic rocks, waterfalls, dams and view the wildlife in this sightseeing place.

4. Mara Triangle (Maasai Mara National Reserve)

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Located in the Rift Valley region of Kenya, they say one has not visited Kenya without seeing this sightseeing place. The preserved savannah and the vast number of animal species will make your trip to Kenya worthwhile. There are over 100 hotels to choose from during your stay there in Kenya, from camp lodges right in the wilderness to high-end five star hotels. Make sure this sight-seeing place is part of the destinations while visiting Kenya. Visit Kenya during the months of July to September where thousands of wildebeest migrate into Tanzania. Don’t forget to interact with the Maasai people who live amongst the animals in the wilderness.


5. Amboseli National Park

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Amboseli National Park is a great sightseeing place located in the Southern part of Kenya. This sightseeing place in Kenya is famous for its vast number of elephants, magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro all the way from Tanzania. Tourists have the most tranquil time in this sightseeing place that has perfect weather to enjoy game drives and relax in the wilderness with animals. The vast wildlife species in this sightseeing in Kenya include giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and thousands of different types of birds. Visit right after the rainy season where one is certain to catch several animals grazing and predators hunting after them.

6. Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Private Bag)

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Right at the equator between the Aberdares and Mount Kenya region is Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The vast land of more than 90,00 acres if full of wildlife where certain indigenous species are conserved. This non-profit conservancy for animals is one sightseeing place one should not miss out on while in Kenya. The conservancy in Kenya has the largest number of black rhinos in the world where they are being protected from extinction and poaching. The only remaining white rhinos in the world are conserved here. This sightseeing place in Kenya should be on every tourist’s travel bucket list, visit and donate to this worthy cause.

7. Mount Kenya (Mount Kenya National Park)

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This magnificent park in Kenya was established in the year 1949 to conserve the wildlife and natural terrain of the region around Kenya’s highest mountain. At the top of your sightseeing places should be Mount Kenya National Park. Be prepared for the breath-taking scenery, vast wildlife species, amazing glacial valleys, one of a kind water falls and outstanding views of the mountain. If one is fit enough take the risk and climb to the peak of Mount Kenya, for an experience of a lifetime.

8. Giraffe Centre (Nairobi)

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Located a few minutes from the city center, Giraffe Centre is a great sightseeing place where one can interact with giraffes in real-time. The park opens everyday from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM EAT time . Here tourists are able to pet and hand feed the giraffes with the snacks provided for the animals. Giraffes are rather very friendly within this park, so expect to be licked and loved continuously by these beautiful creatures. The center is a small park to facilitate giraffe breeding and conserve their breed: definitely worth a visit.

9. Diani Beach (Ukunda)

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This sightseeing place cuts the list as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. If one fancies the perfect vacation, with white sandy beaches, great weather, delicious food and incredible accommodation spots, Diani Beach is the place to be while in Kenya. The aura is just amazing in this sightseeing place in Kenya, the locals are incredibly friendly, the area is packed with things to do and there are several restaurants and historical places to visit. To add onto your vacation, make memories by sky diving on this breath-taking beach in Kenya.

10. Karura Forest (Nairobi)

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Karura Forest is located in the heart of Nairobi in Kenya. The forest in Kenya is one of a kind as it is located right at the capital center a few minutes from the city. Karura Forest is the place to bring family and friends over for a picnic, take rejuvenating walks through the trees or ride a bicycle which can be hired from the center if you do not have your own. Do not worry about your security while here as there are no wild animals and there are several guards within the electric fenced forest. The forest in Kenya opens daily from 7.00 AM to 6.00 PM EAT time. Get lost in the forests of Karura in Kenya and make your trip memorable.

◎ Closing

When planning a visit to Africa, Kenya should be top on your list. The vast number of activities and sightseeing places make it one of the top tourist destinations. An array of options are available for the tourist from high-end luxurious itinerary to budget friendly travel. Kenya is where all the magic happens.