| Located in the eastern part of Africa, this country is | | | | be found in the forests of this national park. |
| home to both diverse human ethnic communities and | | | | 6.) Karen Blixen Museum |
| fantastic wildlife. The country is named after its | | | | Kenya isn't all safaris and wildlife. In the Nairobi area, |
| 17,000-foot Mount Kenya. Once a European colonial | | | | you can visit the Karen Blixen Museum, which |
| possession, the country is now making its own path | | | | showcases and preserves examples of colonial |
| despite the numerous hurdles it faces. | | | | architecture and memorabilia. Personal effects of |
| 1.) Hell's Gate National Park | | | | Karen Blixen, the author of the novel "Out of Africa," |
| So named because of its geothermal activity, Hell's | | | | are also on display. |
| Gate is one of the few national parks which visitors | | | | 7.) Paradise Lost Caves |
| can tour on foot. It is also the location of the Olkaria | | | | Also located in the Nairobi area, this system of |
| Geothermal Station, which is slated to eventually | | | | caverns was discovered by workers a decade ago |
| service up to half of the country's power needs. | | | | and has yielded not only Stone Age artifacts but |
| Aside from the abundant wildlife, visitors can also see | | | | human remains as well. Tourists can explore the |
| singing and dancing exhibitions by Maasai people at | | | | labyrinth on foot. Camel and horse rides are also |
| the Oloor Karia Masai cultural center. | | | | available, and there is a nearby artificial lake where |
| 2.) Lake Nakuru National Park | | | | one can go on boat tours, fish, or swim. |
| The park is located in the famous Great Rift Valley. | | | | 8.) Shentani Lava Flow |
| Hie yourself to Baboon Cliff to watch the spectacle | | | | Since Kenya has that big geologic scar running right |
| of some two million pink flamingos wading, flying, and | | | | through it, it's not surprising that the country is |
| foraging on the lakeshore. Aside from being Africa's | | | | seismologically active. Another product of this volcanic |
| first bird sanctuary, this national park is also a refuge | | | | activity, the Shentani Lava Flows are located at the |
| for endangered white and black rhinos. | | | | foot of the Chyulu Hills and can be hiked. There are |
| 3.) Western Kenya | | | | also caves nearby which can be explored by the |
| The western part of the country is relatively isolated. | | | | intrepid tourist, but caution is recommended. |
| If you want to see the real Kenya, away from the | | | | 9.) Lake Turkana |
| influx of tourists, this is the place to go to. Be aware | | | | This region in the north of Kenya is a UNESCO World |
| that finding accommodation and transportation here is | | | | Heritage Site. Lake Turkana, also known as the Jade |
| a bit problematic, so you should plan well beforehand | | | | Sea for the way algae in the water causes it to |
| and be prepared to rough it. | | | | change color, is the biggest desert lake in the whole |
| 4.) Lake Naivasha | | | | world. Its waters are full of wildlife such as hippos, |
| This freshwater lake is a popular weekend getaway | | | | tilapa, crocodiles, and the Nile perch. There exists the |
| for those tired of the heat and bustle of Nairobi. | | | | possibility of violence on the roads to Turkana, so |
| Lake Naivasha is well-known for its avian fauna and | | | | travelers might opt to fly to get there. |
| its dramatic vistas as well as its horticultural industry. | | | | 10.) Samburu Game Park |
| Take a trip to the south shore and see Elsamere, the | | | | Halfway between Lake Turkana and the capital of |
| real setting of the movie "Born Free." | | | | Nairobi, in an area of desert, lies the Samburu Game |
| 5.) Mount Kenya National Park | | | | Park, named after the Samburu people. Wildlife |
| Those who are fond of mountain climbing can go to | | | | watchers can come here to see giraffes, oryx, |
| this park and scale Mount Kenya's permanently | | | | ostriches, and elephants in this harsh, open |
| snow-bound peaks, Nelion, Batian, and Lenana. It also | | | | environment. Or sit down at the bar at the Samburu |
| offers wonderful scenery with lakes, glaciers, and | | | | Lodge and watch the local leopards make short work |
| springs. Animals such as elephants, black rhinos, | | | | of the bait put out to attract them for the guests' |
| colobus monkeys, duiker, leopards, and hyenas can | | | | benefit. |