National Reserves in Kenya; For decades Kenya has been ranked as one of the best tourist attraction destinations in Africa and the world as a whole. Apart from the fascinating beaches in the coastal region, national reserves are among the top tourist attraction in Kenya with visitors traveling from different corners of the world to see the magnificent view of different animals and sceneries.
Most national reserves have rivers that offer a thrilling view of crocodiles and other water animals. One thing that has put reserves on the world map is the well-known mass migration of wildebeest that happens once a year and attracts thousands of local and international tourists.
Below is the list of top national reserves in Kenya,
List Of National Reserves in Kenya.
1. Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara is one of the best national reserves in the country named after the Maasai people who have been living in those areas for decades, the reserve borders the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania. Masai Mara hosts thousands of visitors once per year due to the migration of the Wildebeest and Zebras from Tanzania to Kenya.
The reserve boasts vegetation of acacia savannah and rolling grasslands where animal roams freely. Masai Mara is well known as home to Big Five and other engrossing animals like Black Backed Jackal.
The best thing about the reserve is that it has a wide range of accommodation at an affordable price.
2. Samburu national reserves
The reserve is prominent for its abundance and boasts different species of wildlife with elephants being the pride of the reserver. According to reports the reserve has over 900 elephants.
3. Shiba Hills
The reserve is located in the coastal region 35 miles south of Mombasa. Shiba hills are the vast rainforest, woodland, and grassland that offers fascinating scenery. It is considered the home of flora and fauna. It boasts a high number of African Elephants, sable antelopes, and over 100 species of birds. In addition, it is also home to some dangerous reptiles like Python, Cobra, and Lizards
4. Tsavo national reserve
There are plenty of accommodations and places you can have something to eat before you hit the safari around the two reserves it depends on your preference.
5. Amboseli
Amboseli is the pride of Kajiado County located in Kajiado South, the best thing about the reserve is that the nearest city is Nairobi but the other end borders Tanzania. It seats in an area of 392 Km which is equivalent to 39,206 ha. The park is one of the growing parks that has been attracting a huge number of tourist who enjoys the perfect view of Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the biggest mountain in Africa.
Just like the Masai Mara, Maasai people habited that place for decades and they have highly contributed to the growth of the park as people love visiting their traditional houses. The Park boasts a high number of African Elephants.
They are different safari companies that get you through the park as well as offer you humble accommodation as well as food.
6. Meru National Park
Kenya Wildlife Services describes it as a “Complete Wilderness” the park is located in the eastern part of Meru county sitting on 350km of land. The park features magnificent rivers, a verdant swamp, khaki grass, and other fascinating features.
When it comes to wildlife it boasts a wide range of different animals such as Grevy’s zebras, African elephants, and more than 40 recorded species of birds.
7. Nairobi national park
Nairobi national park is the only national park in the city located only a few kilometers from Nairobi City. The park is a jungle that features scattered acacia bush and serves as home to different animals including the endangered black rhinos