The 7 Best Safari Parks & Game Reserves in Kenya

Ecotourism is at the heart of Safari Parks & Game Reserves in Kenya.

The country boasts an extensive collection of protected areas, including nearly two dozen national parks, 16 national reserves, and six marine parks and reserves. 

You would need several months to explore all of the natural beauty that Kenya wildlife attractions have to offer.

But here’s a look at seven of our favorite safari parks and game reserves in Kenya, from Amboseli and the Maasai Mara to Ol Pejeto and Tsavo.

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SAFARI PARKS & GAME RESERVES IN KENYA GUIDE

1. Amboseli National Park 
2. Chyulu Hills National Park
3. Lake Nakuru National Park 
4. Lewa Conservancy
5. Maasai Mara National 
6. Ol Peseta Conservancy 
7. Tsavo National Park

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1. AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Located in Kenya’s Rift Valley, this 151-square mile ecotourism hotspot was put aside for preservation in 1906 and established as a national park in 1974.

Originally known as Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, it was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1991. 

Known as “the land of the giants,” Amboseli National Park is most famous for being the best place in the world for viewing free-ranging Elephant herds.

But the park also offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, diverse wildlife ranging from the “Big 5” animals to over 400 species of birds, and incredible opportunities for cultural interactions with the indigenous Maasai people.

Located approximately 150 miles southeast of Nairobi, Amboseli is second most popular safari park in Kenya, attracting around 120,000 visitors every year. 

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2. CHYULU HILLS NATIONAL PARK

Located in between the plains of the more well-known Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks, this African mountain range in eastern Kenya is packed with volcanic peaks up to 7178 feet high.

It’s home to the Leviathan Cave, one of the world’s longest lava tubes at approximately 7.15 miles. 

The park’s lower levels are comprised of grassland and thicket, but at 5900 feet it gives way to montane forest.

These hills are home to a surprisingly diverse array of mammals, including Black…