Things to Do in Kenya

There are 117 attractions in Kenya. Maasai Mara, kenyan national reserve famous for annual wildebeest migration, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Maasai Mara
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Maasai Mara
Kenyan national reserve famous for annual wildebeest migration
Wildlife Reserve
Amboseli National Park
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Amboseli National Park
Savannah park known for elephants and Kilimanjaro views
Park
Lake Nakuru
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Lake Nakuru
Alkaline Kenyan lake attracting vast flamingo flocks
Lake
Tsavo East National Park
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Tsavo East National Park
Vast Kenyan savanna park with red elephant herds
Park
Mount Kenya
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Mount Kenya
Kenya's highest mountain and ancient volcanic massif
Mountain
Lamu Island
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Lamu Island
Historic Swahili island town with preserved architecture
Island
Hell's Gate National Park
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Hell's Gate National Park
Rift Valley park featuring dramatic gorges and wildlife
Park
Lake Naivasha
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Lake Naivasha
Freshwater Kenyan lake with nearby hippo populations
Lake
Fort Jesus
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Fort Jesus
16th-century Portuguese fort in Mombasa harbor
Museum
Nairobi National Park
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Nairobi National Park
Savanna reserve bordering city, notable for urban wildlife
Park
Lake Bogoria
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Lake Bogoria
Alkaline lake with geysers and flamingo colonies
Lake
Nairobi National Museum
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Nairobi National Museum
National museum showcasing Kenya's natural and cultural history
Museum
Lake Turkana
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Lake Turkana
World's largest permanent desert lake in Kenya
Lake
Mount Elgon
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Mount Elgon
Extinct shield volcano straddling Kenya-Uganda border
Mountain
Tana River (Kenya)
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Tana River (Kenya)
Kenya's longest river supporting diverse ecosystems
Lake
Mount Kenya National Park
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Mount Kenya National Park
Protected area surrounding Mount Kenya with alpine ecosystems
Park
Lake Baringo
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Lake Baringo
Kenyan Rift Valley lake known for birds and hippos
Lake
Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests
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Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests
Sacred coastal forests protecting indigenous Mijikenda cultural sites
Historical Site
Aberdare National Park
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Aberdare National Park
Kenyan mountain park with forests, moorland, and wildlife
Park
Lake Elmenteita
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Lake Elmenteita
Rift Valley soda lake with abundant flamingo populations
Lake
Lake Magadi
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Lake Magadi
Shallow saline alkaline lake with trona deposits
Lake
Mount Longonot
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Mount Longonot
Dormant stratovolcano with large summit caldera and trails
Mountain
Aberdare Range
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Aberdare Range
Mountain range in central Kenya with montane forests
Mountains
Sibiloi National Park
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Sibiloi National Park
Rift Valley park noted for fossil sites and wildlife
National Park
Thimlich Ohinga
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Thimlich Ohinga
Ancient stone enclosure complex in Kenya's Lake Victoria region
Archaeological Site
Migingo Island
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Migingo Island
Tiny Lake Victoria island densely populated, intensive fishing
Island
Central Island
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Central Island
Island in Lake Turkana with archaeological and birdlife significance
Island
Pate Island
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Pate Island
Historic Swahili island in Lamu archipelago, Kenya
Island
Ruins of Gedi
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Ruins of Gedi
Coastal Swahili town ruins dating to medieval centuries
Archaeological Site
Rusinga Island
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Rusinga Island
Lake Victoria island notable for fossils and Luo community
Island
Manda Island
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Manda Island
Coral island in Lamu archipelago with archaeological ruins
Island
Koobi Fora
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Koobi Fora
Paleoanthropological research area rich in hominin fossils
Archaeological Site
Mount Homa
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Mount Homa
Cone-shaped mountain on Lake Victoria's shore
Mountain
Arabuko Sokoke National Park
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Arabuko Sokoke National Park
Coastal forest reserve in Kenya with endemic species
National Park
Meru National Park
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Meru National Park
Kenyan park protecting Mount Meru ecosystem and wildlife
Park
Taita Hills
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Taita Hills
Forested hills in southeast Kenya with rich biodiversity
Mountains
Chyulu Hills
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Chyulu Hills
Volcanic hills in southeastern Kenya with intact lava flows
National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
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Lake Nakuru National Park
National park around soda lake famed for flamingo populations
Park
National Museums of Kenya
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National Museums of Kenya
Kenya's national museums network showcasing natural and cultural heritage
Museum
Ngong Hills
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Ngong Hills
Scenic ridge near Nairobi popular for hiking and views
Mountains
Tsavo West National Park
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Tsavo West National Park
Vast Kenyan park known for diverse wildlife and landscapes
National Park
Mount Marsabit
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Mount Marsabit
Isolated volcanic massif with forested crater in Kenya
Mountain
Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family, Nairobi
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Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family, Nairobi
Major Catholic cathedral in Nairobi, archdiocesan seat
Church
Karen Blixen Museum, Kenya
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Karen Blixen Museum, Kenya
Museum in Nairobi housed in Karen Blixen's former home
Museum
Mombasa Island
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Mombasa Island
Kenyan coastal island hosting historic Old Town and port
Island
Saiwa Swamp National Park
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Saiwa Swamp National Park
Small Kenyan national park protecting swamp habitat and bongos
National Park
Mfangano Island
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Mfangano Island
Inhabited Lake Victoria island with fishing communities
Island
Mount Suswa
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Mount Suswa
Shield volcano near Nairobi with extensive lava tubes
Area
Namarunu
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Namarunu
Shield volcano in Turkana County with barren slopes
Mountain
Wasini Island
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Wasini Island
Coral island off Kenya famed for snorkeling
Island
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
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Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Protected reserve noted for springs and wildlife viewing
Wildlife Reserve
Lake Jipe
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Lake Jipe
Transboundary lake on Kenya–Tanzania border with wildlife
Lake
Lomekwi
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Lomekwi
Pleistocene archaeological site with early stone tools
Archaeological Site
Marsabit National Park
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Marsabit National Park
Arid national park centered on Marsabit volcano
National Park
Ol Doinyo Eburru
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Ol Doinyo Eburru
Volcanic complex near Lake Nakuru, geothermal activity
Mountain
Kora National Park
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Kora National Park
Kenyan national park known for elephants and wildlife
Park
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Mount Kulal
Isolated volcanic mountain in Kenya with forested crater
Mountain
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Mount Silali
Extinct volcanic caldera in Kenya's Rift Valley
Mountain
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Maboko Island
Lake Victoria island with important paleontological sites
Island
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Malka Mari National Park
Remote arid park protecting scrubland and wildlife
National Park
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Mount Kipipiri
Isolated Kenyan peak with montane forest reserve
Mountain
Ndere Island
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Ndere Island
Kenyan Lake Victoria island and conservation area
Island
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Pyramid Island
Small island in Lake Victoria with pyramidal hill
Island
Ruma National Park
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Ruma National Park
Kenyan park protecting endangered roan antelope and habitat
National Park
Shaba National Reserve
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Shaba National Reserve
Wildlife reserve in northern Kenya, diverse savannah habitats
National Park
Uhuru Park
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Uhuru Park
Central Nairobi public park and social gathering space
Park
Watamu Marine National Park
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Watamu Marine National Park
Marine reserve on Kenyan coast protecting coral reefs
National Park
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
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Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
Marine park protecting coral reefs and marine biodiversity
National Park
Malindi Marine National Park
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Malindi Marine National Park
Kenyan marine park protecting coral reefs and marine life
National Park
Nairobi Arboretum
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Nairobi Arboretum
Urban arboretum preserving diverse tree species in Nairobi
Park
Jeevanjee Gardens
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Jeevanjee Gardens
Nairobi central park with lawns and trees
Park
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Loriu Plateau
Arid Kenyan plateau characterized by rocky terrain and scrub
Plateau
Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve
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Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve
Marine park protecting coral reefs and coastal wildlife
National Park
Mount Longonot National Park
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Mount Longonot National Park
Stratovolcano and hiking park near Lake Naivasha
National Park
Sheldrick Falls
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Sheldrick Falls
Remote waterfall in Kwale County, forested surroundings
Waterfall
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Mount Elgons national park
Protected area around Mount Elgon, large volcanic massif
National Park
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Marsabit National Reserve
Arid wildlife reserve in northern Kenya
National Park
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Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley
Network of alkaline and freshwater Rift Valley lakes
Nature Reserve
Lake Turkana National Parks
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Lake Turkana National Parks
Remote desert lakes with fossil sites and wildlife
Nature Reserve
Lamu Old Town
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Lamu Old Town
Historic Swahili town with narrow streets and dhow culture
Historical Site
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Masai Mara National Reserve
Large savanna reserve famed for big-game migrations
Wildlife Reserve