The most popular places to visit:

The Masai Mara is known for exceptional sightings of big cats, the reserve has extraordinary numbers of wildlife and birdlife. While there are huge numbers of resident animals and birds at all times of the year, these numbers swell during the Great Migration.

Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close and see the snow-capped Kilimanjaro Mountain.

Lesser known Kenyan gems to explore include:

• Laikipia
• Rift Valley
• Lewa
• Diani
• Lamu
• Jade Desert
• Crater Islands
• Chalbi Desert
• Samburu