Things to do in Kenya

Watch thousands of wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested rivers in one of the planet's greatest wildlife spectacles.

Trek through equatorial forests and alpine moorlands to reach Point Lenana (4,985 m) for a breathtaking sunrise over Africa.

Share your morning meal with a herd of endangered giraffes poking their heads through the windows of this iconic manor.

Cruise the Indian Ocean aboard an ancient wooden sailing vessel as the sun sinks behind the UNESCO-listed Lamu Old Town.

Discover early human fossils, tribal artifacts, and contemporary exhibitions in Kenya's flagship cultural museum.

Visit the former home of the famous 'Out of Africa' author, set in lush gardens against the Ngong Hills.

Ride the tropical trade winds off a 17-kilometre stretch of white talcum sand, then unwind under a coconut palm.

Enjoy fresh seafood and cocktails on a gently swaying dhow while Mombasa's Old Town lights twinkle along the shore.

Photograph huge tusked elephants parading across dusty plains with Africa's highest peak as a dramatic backdrop.

Pedal past acacia-thorn bushes alongside zebras and giraffes in a geothermal-vented park that inspired The Lion King landscapes.

Tour the workshop where hundreds of single mothers handcraft ceramic beads and pottery, supporting local livelihoods.

Indulge in an all-you-can-meat experience including game cuts such as crocodile and ostrich at Kenya's most famous barbecue spot.

Marvel at a living pink carpet of lesser flamingos coating the alkaline lake's shores amid steaming hot springs and geysers.

Explore a volcanic wilderness of untouched forest, elephant-navigated tunnels, and heavenly views of Kilimanjaro.

Wander through coral-stone ramparts and Portuguese battlements that tell grim tales of siege and Swahili coastal history.

Sample locally brewed IPAs and stouts on a bustling rooftop bar with live DJs and skyline views of the Pangani district.

Experience vibrant tribal performances in a cultural village showcasing homesteads and songs from over 30 ethnic groups.

See world-record marathoners sprint along red dirt roads at the ‘Home of Champions’ perched on the Rift Valley escarpment.

Float through crystal-clear coral gardens alongside playful dolphins, sea turtles, and kaleidoscopic reef fish off the Kenyan coast.

Stand where early hominins crafted hand axes out of obsidian over a million years ago, along the Rift Valley floor.

Walk through the birthplace of Kenyan coffee, from bean to cup, sampling bright Arabica on a family-run estate.

Track dust-red elephants, famous for rolling in ochre soil, against a vast arid landscape of baobab-dotted savannah.

Drift silently above the waking plains as the sun ignites golden grasslands teeming with wildlife, finished with a champagne breakfast.

Stroll along elevated boardwalks and see free-roaming gazelle, rhino, and buffalo with city skyscrapers on the horizon.

Haggle for intricate necklaces, sisal baskets, and shukas (traditional wrap) at this rotating open-air market in central Nairobi.