Gede ruins are one of Kenya’s great mysteries. Set in an idyllic location on the Indian Ocean, and buried deep in a lush forest. what is left standing today are numerous coral-brick houses, a palace as well as an impressive mosque.
Lake Nakuru park is a habitat to over 100 endangered Rhinos distributed between the black and white rhinos; the park is also home to the endangered Rothschild's giraffe and one of the Kenya's two Premium Parks, and is a bird lover's paradise.
Maasai Mara National Reserve is Kenya's flagship park located in the the south western part of the country. It is globally renowned for its exceptional wildlife Phenomenon, the great wildebeest migration. None other like it in the whole globe.
Malindi Kenya is a coastal town 120 KM from Mombasa. It has an endless supply of beautiful locations, hospitable people and amazing scenery.
Tourism is one of the main economic activities among others with unique features such as its historical sights, its marine park and stretches of sandy beaches make it attractive to visitors.
Malindi is indeed a favorite of Italian tourists, many of whom have erected establishments which have become they getaway homes and recreational facilities away from Home.
The Marafa Depression, also known as Hell’s Kitchen, is an odd sandstone canyon a distance away from Malindi town.
The local stories explains that the “place broken by itself” was once a town located where the gorge is now. Everyone moved except one old woman who refused to leave. The abandoned town then supposedly vanished - with the remaining woman still inside.
Meru is a lot less busy than some of Kenya's more popular parks, and has an unspoilt feel. All of the Big Five are present.
The park is extremely scenic with tall doum palms growing along the park’s many watercourses.
Mida Creek is a tidal inlet that expands across an area of 32 km2. It comprises different types of habitats that are influenced by the tide, for example mud and sand flats, open shallow waters and mangrove forests.
With its raised wooden boardwalk that allows for uninterrupted views of the animals, the Safari Walk is a show case for Kenya’s Parks and Reserves, allowing visitors to discover what they can expect to see across the country.
Other than being the home to some 150 species of local trees, visitors can also see a sample of the country’s rich animal life including the rare bongo, white rhino and albino zebra as well as big cats, antelopes and primates.
Masai Market is indeed one of the greatest experiences for safari-goers in Kenya in that travelers can find paintings, drawings, curios, clothes and fabrics with East African prints. Hand-made jewelry and wood-carvings are also available.
Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve is located in Watamu.
Watamu is famous for it's charming slice of coastline featuring a blinding white-sand beach and a soft breeze.
Besides having natural endowments, magnificent dining scene, Watamu also makes it easy to explore the nearby Gede ruins, Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve and the waterways of Mida Creek.
Bamburi beach is a wholly devoted sea front with numerous hotel, resorts, restaurants attracting many tour companies to ensure the visitors are indeed well taken care of for their stay.
It's very attractive and lies at close proximity to the well protected coral reef of Mombasa marine national park.
Bomas of Kenya is a living museum displaying and celebrating the colorful tribes of Kenya.
It is a great place to get to know about the lifestyle, music, art and culture of each tribe in the village.
Once you visit the Bomas of Kenya, you will experience the rich diversity of Kenyan traditional music and dance in their daily cultural performances.
The performances have approximately 50 dances from different ethnic communities, with live percussion, string and wind instruments.
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was established with it's main objective of conserving Kenya’s threatened elephant and rhino populations against the threat of poaching for their ivory and horn, and two, due to the loss of habitat due to human animal conflict as well as deforestation and drought.
It's open to public viewing daily between 11:00 and 12 noon, when the nursery inmates come for their daily mud bath.
Fort Jesus is regarded as one of the most phenomenal and well preserved examples of the 16th-century Portuguese military fortifications.
A visit to the fort will provide you with a fantastic introduction to the history of Mombasa and the wars that took place between the Muslim Arabs and the Christian Europeans for control of the area.
Now standing as a Museum, Fort Jesus is a must visit cultural attraction site for visitors exploring the country's second largest city - Mombasa.
Giraffe Centre is objectively concerned with preserving the Rothschild Giraffe by acting as a breeding center. They also support environmental conservation activities by funding organizations with the conservation agenda.
The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) carries out heritage research, and has expertise in subjects ranging from paleontology, ethnography and biodiversity research and conservation.
The Society's main goal has always been to conduct an ongoing critical scientific examination of the natural attributes of the East African habitat. The museum houses collections, and temporary and permanent exhibits.
Haller Park is a nature park located in the Kenyan coast at Bamburi, Mombasa. It is as aresult of reclaimation of a quarry wasteland into an ecological area now an attractions to educate and entertain the over 160,000 visitors who visit the park every year.
The Park consists of a Game Sanctuary, Reptile Park, small demonstration Fish Farm area, Palm Garden, Crocodile pens and a giraffe viewing platform
Elephants are endangered and face an existential threat from habitat loss and poaching. Only 450,000 animals remain across Africa and these animals are under pressure from agricultural development, roads and railways. The result? Elephants are under threat like never before.
Therefore David & Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Animal Orphanage plays a significant role in both local and international conservation efforts of the endangered elephants. Established in 1977, the trust is entirely supported by donations and memorializes the work of David Sheldrick, a renowned naturalist who served as the founder warden of the Tsavo East National Park in south-eastern Kenya from 1948 to 1976.
The museum takes its name from its Danish owner Karen Blixen and stands as a marvelous reflection of what Kenya was like many years ago.
Karen Blixen, who married Baron Bror van Blixen Fincke, first gained international attention in 1985 when the Oscar winning movie 'Out of Africa', starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep was released.
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is located in northern Kenya south of Isiolo town and North of Mount Kenya.. It was formed in 1995. It is a wildlife sanctuary incorporating the Ngare Ndare Forest and covering over 62,000 acres. The Conservancy is home to a wide variety of wildlife including the rare and endangered black rhinos, Grevy's zebras and sitatungas.
Mount Kenya National Park was established in 1949, is dominated by Mount Kenya (5,199m), the second-tallest mountain in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaroto. Its main cause was to protect Mount Kenya, the wildlife and surrounding environment, which forms a habitat for wild animals. Beside it acts as an area for the catchment of water, to supply Kenya's water.
Some of the vast wildlife which include Elephants, tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, suni, black fronted duiker, mole rat, bushbucks, water buck and Elands. Animals rarely seen include leopard, bongo, giant forest hog and over 130 bird species have been recorded.
Central Island, with a Park Size of 5 sq km, is also known as Crocodile Island. It is a volcanic island located in the middle of Lake Turkana in Kenya at an altitude of 355 Metres above the sea level. It is also the location of Central Island National Park, which is governed by the Kenya Wildlife Service. It is composed of more than a dozen craters and cones, three of which are filled by small lakes.
The Chalbi Desert is a small desert in northern Kenya near the border with Ethiopia. It is east of Lake Turkana and contains North Horr.
Koobi Fora means a place of the commiphora and the source of myrrh, which is a common plant in this hot and arid area.
since the begining of research work on the site in 1968, more than 70 hominid fossils from the Plio/Pleistocene of Eastern Africa have been recovered from seven localities.
Prior to 1960, most of the evidence for the evolution of man during the early Pleistocene was confined to Southern Africa. The greatest body of evidence for early hominid development has been obtained from the large site in Northern Kenya. Between 1968 and 1972, a total of 87 fossil hominid specimens were recovered. Stone artifacts have also been obtained in the site not forgetting that other animal plant fossils have also been discovered. For example several taxa of giraffines have
been yielded.
Sibiloi National Park in Kenya is a World Heritage Site and known as The Cradle of Humankind due to its unique fossil and archaeological significance.
An adventurous safari in Sibiloi is for those that have tired of the traditional circuit. Visitors with a pioneering spirit and a yearning for the road less travelled will find their ideas of life in Africa transformed after spending time in Sibiloi.
Diani beach come along as one of the most ideal tropical beach retreats which blends well with a tail end of a safari in Kenya for a few days' relaxation. With a coastline measuring 300 miles, that translates into a whole lot of beach! One of these is the award-winning Diani beach, which has been voted Africa’s leading beach destination for the sixth time in a row by the World Travel Awards.
Blavals Adventure recommend at least 8 days 7 nights for a successful Kenya Jungle Safari and Beach holiday.
Wasini Island lies in southeast Kenya 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) off the coast of the Indian Ocean, 75 kilometres (47 mi) south of Mombasa, and 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) opposite the harbour of the village Shimoni.
Nairobi’s Ngong Hills, located just south of the city, are part of the Great Rift Valley, rising to 2,460 meters over farmland and Maasai villages.
Its a popular walking and picnic venue.
The walk/ Hike takes about 4 to 5 hour to complete, depending on fitness levels.
It was featured in the film ‘Out of Africa', which was based on the book of the same name by Karen Blixen.
Kilifi town is located on the Kenyan coast, north of Mombasa. It's near Kilifi Creek, along an estuary of the Goshi River.
The town main attractions are ocean beaches such as Bofa Beach and a couple of fine dining lodges and resorts. The Common tour attractions are green turtles swim among coral reefs in Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve, the Mnarani Ruins as well as the archaeological remains of a centuries-old Swahili settlement, comprising of 2 mosques and several tombs.
Watamu is situated on the Kenyan coast, 30 minutes drive from Malindi International Airport, which is a 40-minute flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Watamu have luxury resorts, villas, fully staffed private homes for rental and specialized retreats for those looking to unwind in style.
Whether you are travelling with the family or looking for a special romantic get away you'll find the perfect option in Watamu.
Whenever you visit Watamu, you'll definitely find the right place to stay.
Samburu national reserve is a home to the rare northern specialist species like Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx (Also referred as Samburu Special).
It's popular with a minimum of 900 elephants, large predators such as the Lion, Leopard and Cheetah, birdlife with over 450 species recorded and five species categorized as vulnerable animals.
It is referred to as the theatre of the wild because of The sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other. is one of the oldest, and is the largest national park in Kenya, and together with Tsavo West covers just over 20,000 square kilometres, or 4% of Kenya.
Ngare Ndare Forest is a lush indigenous forest at the foothills of Mt. Kenya. Azure pools glisten at the bottom of waterfalls and 200 year old trees stretch into the canopy supporting a rich variety of bird and animal life.
The Aberdare National Park is part of the Aberdare Mountain Range, a region of stunning and diverse landscape where jagged peaks soar up to 3,930m and deep ravines cut through the forested slopes.
The park provides a habitat for elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and bushbucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat and the blue duiker.
A rugged landscape, hewn from millennia of volcanic activity and erosion, Hell’s Gate National Park offers visitors the chance to experience a place suspended in time.
Elephant Hill on the southern end of the Aberdares Ranges, 90km north of Nairobi, is an ideal day hike. It is the best way to prepare for the big mountains like Mt. Kenya and Kilimanjaro.
One of the highlights of the park is that you can get to see the animals closely during game drives, walks or during a hike. That is why it is preferable and safer to walk with a guide. You will definitely enjoy wild viewing a variety of wildlife including over 45 species of birds
The Kereita Forest is located at the southern end of Aberdare ridges with indeed very interesting hiking trails and natural features like Water falls and Caves.
The Carbacid trails leads to Kereita waterfalls in Gatamaiyu river and the adjacent cave which is the preferred home to a colony of small bats.
Kereita forest bears the memory of being the mass grave of over 5,000 victims triggered by the so called Larri Massacres in March 1953, after Mau Mau combatants attacks and killed about 100 loyalists in this area, including the local colonial chief - Kahangari.
Mount Longonot is a 13.5 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Kijabe, Rift Valley, Kenya that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult.
The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round.
Crescent Island is a landmass on Eastern side of Lake Naivasha, 2 to 3 hours from Nairobi and about 93 Kilometres. It is home to wildebeest, buffalos, gazelles, zebras and impalas and a number of bird species. Spend a day in this national park to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Great Rift Valley.
Lake Baringo ( freshwater lake) is fed by rivers, Perkerra and Ol Arabel and it is after Lake Turkana, to the northern end of Rift Valley lakes.
Laikipia National Park is a haven for Africa's unique and unusual wildlife. It is estimated that almost half of East Africa's black rhinos are found here, and one of the rarest spectacular packs of wild dogs roam in this plains
Aberdare national park is a protected area in the Aberdare mountain range in central Kenya located east of the Rift Valley.
Nyali Beach is in Mombasa and connected to Mombasa Island by Nyali Bridge. It’s famous for the beautiful residential houses and long white sand beaches.
Lamu Island is a port and island off the shores of Kenya in the Indian Ocean. It is approximately 150 miles from Mombasa town and was founded in the 12th Century
Arabuko Sokoke Forest is a protected national Forest Reserve located on the coast of Kenya, 110 km north of Mombasa.
Chyulu Hills is a rolling landscape with great blue skies situated in eastern Kenyan, ideal for scenic and excellent views of nature and wildlife.
This is a small National Reserve in the Coast region of Kenya, 33 km from Mombasa in an area of coastal rainforest, woodland and grassland.
Lake Turkana, formerly known as Lake Rudolf, in the Kenyan Rift Valley, the world’s largest permanent desert lake and the world’s largest alkaline lake.
Giraffe center’s main goal is to protect the endangered giraffe found only in the grasslands of East Africa.
Bio-Ken is a research centre, deals with reptiles, especially snakes and snake-bite, located less than 5 minutes drive from Watamu - Kenya. It houses the largest collection of Snakes in East Africa and is open to the public.
Borana Conservancy is the non-profit organization dedicated to the sustainable conservation of critical habitat and wildlife, in partnership with the neighboring community. A key focus is on the critically endangered species on the brink of extinction.
Buffalo Springs National Reserve is an alternate choice for guests who desire a discerning and unfettered serene setting where you escape into a vast landscape of remarkable flora and fauna.
Shaba National Reserve is a protected area in northern Kenya, a trio of ecology with Samburu and Buffalo Springs national reserves.
A stunning white beach fringed by coral reefs and a tidal saltwater lake surrounded by a mangrove forest.
It is located at the northern end of Msambweni Bay in Kwale County in southeastern Kenya.
Chale Island is known as a sacred kaya (worshipping place) A diverse mixture of indigenous and tropical Flora that attracts a wide variety of fascinating insect and primate life.
All this combined with the loving care of our Kenyan staff will make your holiday on Chale Island intriguing, relaxing and warmly memorable.
Il Ngwesi Conservancy represents a local replication of the successful, self-sustaining conservancy model developed by the Lewa and Borana Conservancies with over 80% of their land set aside to provide wildlife with protected grounds within which the animals could roam freely without the threat of poachers.
Kakamega Forest is Kenya’s only tropical rainforest situated in the Kakamega. It’s Kenya’s last remnant of the ancient Guineo-Congolian rainforest.
Situated on the Lamu Archipelago, and consisting of 50 islands and coral formations, Kiunga National Marine Reserve is a beautiful, breathtaking attraction.
Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest lake by area, the world’s largest tropical lake, and the world’s second-largest fresh water lake, renamed after Queen Victoria.
Ruma National park is located in Western Kenya, close to the shores of Africa’s largest inland Lake, Lake Victoria.
Karura Forest is an urban forest in Nairobi consisting of three parts. It is known for the wildlife, caves, waterfalls, nature trails.
Oloolua 5 km nature trail is the home to the institute of primate research in upmarket suburbs of Karen. It runs a bio medical research facility.
Thomson’s Falls is a scenic waterfall on the Ewaso Ng’iro river. It’s a 74 meters waterfall, a few kilometers away from Nyahururu town
Nairobi Arboretum is a protected forest reserve having more than 350 indigenous and exotic plants labeled for educational purposes.
The crater is the paradise of animals like the endangered Black Rhinos, Lions, hippos, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, cheetahs, leopards and antelopes plus different birds’ species. Its easily accessible both by roads and air from Arusha and other parts of Tanzania.
Mt. Kilimanjaro lies about 100 miles (160 km) east of the East African Rift System and about 140 miles (225 km) south of Nairobi, Kenya. It's a Volcanic Mountain with Its central cone, Kibo, rising to 19,340 feet (5,895 metres) and is the highest point in Africa.
Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain and the largest free-standing mountain rise in the world, meaning it is not part of a mountain range. Also called a stratovolcano (a term for a very large volcano made of ash, lava, and rock), Kilimanjaro is made up of three cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Kibo is the summit of the mountain and the tallest of the three volcanic formations.
While Mawenzi and Shira are extinct, Kibo is dormant and could possibly erupt again. Scientists estimate that the last time it erupted was 360,000 years ago. The highest point on Kibo’s crater rim is called Uhuru, the Swahili word for “freedom.” The mountain is also known for its snow-capped peak; however, scientists warn that the snow might disappear within the next 20 years or so.
