Things to do in Kenya

25 things to do in Kenya

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• Witness the Great Migration river crossings in the Maasai Mara

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

  Maasai Mara, Narok County

• Summit Point Lenana on Mount Kenya

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

  Mount Kenya National Park

• Enjoy breakfast with Rothschild giraffes at Giraffe Manor

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

  Nairobi

• Sail on a traditional dhow at sunset in Lamu

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

  Lamu Old Town, Lamu

• Explore the Nairobi National Museum for Kenyan art and fossils

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

  Nairobi

• Step inside the Karen Blixen Museum

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

  Karen, Nairobi

• Kitesurf and relax on Diani Beach

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

  Diani Beach, Kwale County

• Dine aboard the Tamarind Dhow in Mombasa

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

  Mombasa

• Spot massive elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli National Park

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

  Amboseli, Kajiado County

• Walk or cycle among wildlife in Hell's Gate National Park

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

  Hell's Gate National Park, Nakuru

• See pottery made at Kazuri Beads Women's Cooperative

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

  Karen, Nairobi

• Feast on nyama choma at the Carnivore Restaurant

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

  Langata, Nairobi

• Watch millions of flamingos at Lake Bogoria

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

  Lake Bogoria, Baringo County

• Hike through the Chyulu Hills for lava tube caves and green rolling hills

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

  Chyulu Hills National Park

• Tour the 16th-century Fort Jesus in Mombasa

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

  Mombasa, Mombasa County

• Sip craft beer at Brew Bistro rooftop in Nairobi

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

  Westlands, Nairobi

• Watch traditional music and dance at Bomas of Kenya

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

  Langata, Nairobi

• Watch elite runners train at the high-altitude training ground in Iten

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

  Iten, Elgeyo-Marakwet County

• Snorkel with dolphins in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

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

  Kisite-Mpunguti, Kwale County

• See Acheulean tools at the Kariandusi prehistoric site

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

  Kariandusi, near Gilgil

• Tour a coffee farm and taste single-origin brews in Kiambu

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

  Kiambu County

• Search for the red elephants of Tsavo East National Park

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

  Tsavo East National Park

• Take a hot air balloon ride at dawn over the Maasai Mara

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

  Maasai Mara, Narok County

• Go on a safari walk at the edge of Nairobi National Park

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

  Nairobi National Park, Nairobi

• Browse for colourful beadwork and textiles at the Maasai Market

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

  Nairobi Central District