Kenya: Top Holiday Destinations for 2022

Kenya: Top Holiday Destinations for 2022

Want To Know The Best Places to Visit in Kenya? Here's our list of the top 5 places you should visit in your lifetime.

Kenya is a fantastic country to visit, and it has some of the most beautiful landscapes in Africa. Here are a few of the top destinations you should not miss when visiting Kenya: Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli, Tsavo, Mount Kenya, Lake Naivasha, and Nakuru National Parks. All these national parks and national reserves offer visitors an opportunity to experience Africa at its best by interacting with local culture and viewing wildlife up close!

It's no wonder why so many people come from all over the world travel to Kenya yearly to experience the amazing wildlife up close and personal. There are also plenty of other activities on offer, including culture tours, dining tours, farm visits, and excursions to simply relaxing on some of the best beaches in the World.

So without further ado;

Kenya's top safari and holiday destinations for 2022

 

1. Masai Mara National Reserve

The reserve boasts of a wide variety of wildlife, and there are hundreds of different animal species that live within the reserve. Some notable animals include elephants, zebras, giraffes, impala, and ostriches. The reserve is also famous for its annual wildebeest migration when over one million animals cross the Mara River to reach grazing lands in Kenya or Tanzania (depending on which direction they are heading). The Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the top wildlife sites in the World.

The reserve is huge, but there are plenty of different lodges to choose from which offer quality accommodation options for visitors wishing to stay within this beautiful park. The best time to visit Masai Mara National Reserve would be during July and August, when you will get a chance to witness the wildebeest migration.

2. Amboseli National Park

This park is located close to the Kenyan-Tanzania border and is one of Kenya's most popular national parks. The landscape within Amboseli National Park is dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro, which can be seen towering over the plains below for most of the day. The park is famous for its wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, zebras, buffaloes and antelopes, to name a few.

The best time to visit Amboseli National Park would be during the dry season (June - October). This is when you will get a chance to see all these animals congregating around the few remaining water sources.

3. Tsavo National Park

This park is one of the largest national parks in Africa, and it covers a massive area of over 21,000 square kilometres! The landscape within Tsavo National Park is quite varied, with stretches of dry plains, rocky hills, and dense forests. The park is divided into two separate areas; Tsavo East and West. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, zebras, elephants, hippos, buffaloes and antelope species that roam the expansive plains below Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the skyline in this part of Kenya.

The best time to visit Tsavo National Park would be during the dry season (June - October), as this is when you will get a chance to see all these animals congregating around the few remaining water sources.

4. Mount Kenya

This mountain stands at an impressive 17,057 feet, and it's located right between Nyeri and Nyahururu towns close to the equator on the East African Highlands. Mount Kenya is a dormant volcano, and it's one of Africa's most impressive mountains, especially if you hike up to Point Lenana, which stands at 16,355 feet above sea level!

The best time to visit this mountain would be during April through October as these are the dry seasons when there is little chance of rain.

5. Lake Nakuru National Park

This park is located in the Rift Valley, and it's well-known for its large population of flamingos which can be seen wading in the shallow waters of the lake. The park also boasts a wide variety of other wildlife, including lions, leopards, rhinos, hippopotamus, zebras and buffaloes. This park is also popular with bird watchers as over 400 different species of birds can be seen here!

The best time to visit Lake Nakuru National Park would be during the dry season from June - October, when you will get a chance to see all these animals congregating around the few remaining water sources.

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So there you have it, the top holiday destinations in Kenya for 2022! Whether you're looking to go on a safari or enjoy some beautiful scenery, these are all great places to visit. Make sure to pack your camera as you won't want to miss capturing any of the amazing sights that Kenya has to offer!

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  • Satao Elerai Camp

    Satao Elerai Camp with 9 Luxury tents is located in a quiet, unspoilt, unique setting on a 5000-acre private conservation area 12 km southeast of Amboseli National Park at the foot of Africa's Largest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro.

    One of the better lodges in Amboseli National Park with outstanding views of mount Kilimanjaro from the swimming pool.

  • Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge

    Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge offers an unparalleled safari experience by means of game drives in the stunning Tsavo West National Park.

    The entire lodge is raised on high stilts above watering holes and feeding pastures, offering a spectacular view of the wildlife from above and all around.

  • Sarova Panafric Hotel

    Sarova Panafric Hotel is idyllically located 5 minutes drive from the Nairobi central business district, amidst beautifully landscaped gardens in a quiet suburb of Nairobi; 153 hotel rooms in a range of standard, superior, club and suites are all decorated in a vibrant style.

    One of the better hotels in Nairobi if you are looking for a more city-based experience with a swimming pool.

  • ol Donyo Lodge

    ol Donyo Lodge, a Relais & Chateaux property located in the heart of the 275 000 acre Mbirikani Ranch that borders Chyulu Hills National Park.

    ol Donyo Lodge is located within wilderness area between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks. A small luxurious safari lodge that offers it all.

  • Galdessa

    The riverside location of the lounge and dining room of Galdessa Camp ensure frequent wildlife sightings without the need to leave camp, as the game seeks relief from the heat of the day in the cool waters of the Galana River.

    Galdessa Camp, with its amazing swimming pool, is located in the Tsavo East National park on the banks of the Galana River.

  • Porini Rhino Camp

    Porini Rhino Camp is located in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, forming part of the Laikipia Plateau, boasting an astounding variety of wildlife, including all of the "Big Five" is situated between the foothills of the Aberdares and the magnificent snowcapped Mount Kenya.

  • Mara Porini Camp

    The Mara Porini Camp has only 6 tented suites sited in the shade of Yellow-barked Acacia trees along the banks of the Laetoli, a permanent spring, the tents are spacious and each has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and safari shower.

    An exceptional Masai Mara tented camp awaits a superb option for nature lovers.

  • Giraffe Manor

    Travellers worldwide now make The Giraffe Manor (and the giraffe centre) part of their East African safari, the only place where you can enjoy the breathtaking experience of feeding and photographing giraffes over the breakfast table.

    Without question, one of the best and most popular boutique guest house options in Nairobi, a must-visit and stay for all.