Africa is a continent filled with wonders. From sceneries that seem like paintings to wildlife that fascinates people in the whole world. Not only do national parks protect these natural miracles, but they also open their doors to you so that you can see all of this with your own eyes. Discover the most beautiful parks by country and region, find your favourites and travel to these unique places – that way you can make sure that all of this actually exists.
Southern parks The Masai Mara National Reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, in mainly open grassland. It borders the Serengeti National Park and together they form Africa’s best known wonder – the annual Great Wildebeest Migration. The area got its name in honour of the Maasai people. Meet the Maasai tribe The Maasai […]
Eastern parks The Tsavo East National Park is a huge 13,000 square kilometres park, impressive and famous for its many lions and elephants. Founded in 1948, it is one of the oldest National Parks in the country. Here you cruise the outstretched savannah of the Yatta Plateau, while large groups of elephants walk these red dusty plains. […]
Other parks and places Diani Beach in the south of Kenya is an exceptionally beautiful stretch of beach close to Mombasa. Voted as one of the top 10 beach destinations in Africa this is a pearl that you don’t want to miss…! Diani Beach lies approximately twenty kilometers south of Mombasa. It’s a fifteen kilometers long beach lined with […]
Eastern parks The fascinating Lake Naivasha is located in the Great Rift Valley at an altitude of 1,884 meters above sea level. The up to 139 km² large freshwater lake is embedded between swamps, forests and rock formations. Its size is strongly dependent on rainfall. Between 1937 and 1950, Lake Naivasha was a landing site for Imperial […]
Southern parks Amboseli National Park lies on the border between Kenya and Tanzania. It is almost 400 square kilometres in size and offers a magnificent view of the beautifully snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. This allows for some iconic pictures portraying African animals in front of the Africa’s highest lone-standing mountain. Kioko Lake is a lake in the middle […]
Southern parks Tsavo West National Park may be smaller and have less wildlife than Tsavo East National Park, but its scenery more than makes up for it. Shetani Lava Flows, Mzima Springs, the Chaimu Crater… the different environments within the same park are absolutely fascinating. With 9,065 square kilometres, it’s home to the Big Five (lions, buffalos, […]
Eastern parks The Zulu Kingdom, King Shaka, white rhinos, wild dogs and a name that is almost impossible to pronounce – this is the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. With all of the Big Five present, its rhino conservation program, varied landscapes, 86 mammal species and hundreds of bird species, this park in the province of KwaZulu-Natal is one […]
Western parks Imagine driving over the hills of the Great Rift Valley, turning a corner and seeing a shimmering lake between the hills. Welcome to Lake Nakuru! Just a four hour drive from Nairobi, this lake of 45 square kilometres lies at the foot of Lake Nakuru National Park. At 88 square kilometres, this national park is […]
Southern parks Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a privately owned park on the edge of Tsavo West National Park. Its green mountain range and open grassy plains filled with wildlife definitely make it worth a visit. Belonging to the beautiful Eastern Arc Mountain Range, Taita Hills is among the oldest mountain ranges in Africa. The Eastern Arc […]
Eastern parks Planning a road trip along South Africa’s famous Garden Route? Then, by all means, don’t miss out on Addo Elephant National Park! Located near Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) this is the country’s third-largest game reserve. It offers not only huge herds of elephants, but also the unique opportunity to see the Big Seven. Yes, you […]
The Solio Game Reserve is a privately owned sanctuary dedicated to rhino conservation. The reserve lies in the valley between the high slopes of Mount Kenya and the peaks of the Aberdare Mountains. Just north of Nairobi, it provides a home for approximately 200 rhinos. The game reserve is an exhilarating place to visit for […]
Other parks and places Mombasa is Kenya’s oldest and second largest city. Ever since the 12th century it has been a prosperous trading town, due to it being an island, situated strategically off the coastline of the Indian Ocean. Up to this day, it is an important port in East Africa, and the city even has its own international […]
Other parks and places A different kind of safari awaits you at the Ol’ Pejeta Conservancy, four hours from Nairobi. With a population of 140 black rhinos, it’s the largest sanctuary for these massive animals in East and Central Africa and heaven for rhino fans. Black rhinos have been acutely threatened with extinction since 1993. At that time, there […]
Northern parks Murchison Falls National Park is situated in northern Uganda, covering an area of approximately 3,893 square kilometres (1,503 square miles). Okay, it might not be as big as other African parks – however, with its magnificent landscapes and remarkable wildlife it knows how to compensate that lack in size. The park is divided by the […]
Northern parks With beautiful landscapes and hundreds of animals, Samburu National Reserve guarantees the sort of game viewing you otherwise would only experience watching National Geographic. This park is 165 square kilometres big and is about a five to six-hour drive from Nairobi. It’s a great place to start your safari adventure since it has a semi-dry […]
