MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Mara is derived from a Maasai word which means spotted because of the various inselbergs, it covers a total area of 1510km². It was established in 1961 as a wildlife sanctuary. Maasai Mara is located on South western circuit, its considered as Kenya’s prime wildlife area. Animals like wildebeest, topi, zebra and thomson’s gazelle migrate into and occupy the Mara reserve, from July to October or later they migrate from Tanzania(Serengeti ) to Kenya(Maasai Mara) it happens at Mara river which is full of crocodiles. In this park you will see all members of the “big five” (lion,leopard, elephant,buffalo and rhinoceros). Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot but are still reasonably common, you will also find over 470 species of birds like hawks, falcons, vultures, storks, bustard and sun birds. It is also known for its black- manned lions. Over 450 species of animals has been recorded here. It is also popular because of the Baloon safaris
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
Nakuru National Park is located in rift valley part of kenya, Its name is derived from Nakuru meaning scraped bare, its size is 188km². Its known for being a bird sanctuary with over 400 bird species and millions of flamingos nesting along the shores and other water birds in the lake. It is a bird lover’s paradise. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino and black rhino while species like Cape Buffalo and Waterbuck, leopard, cheetahs, hippopotamus can be seen near the shoreline. The park also has large sized pythons that inhabit the dense woodlands, and can often be seen crossing the roads or dangling from trees. The park is ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnic and game drives.
LAKE NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK
Lake Naivasha national park is located in rift valley part of kenya, Its name was derived from Naipasha meaning rough waters, it covers 200km². Its known for its world class birding, the park was named for its pair of massive red tinged cliffs framing a geothermically active of steam vents and bubbling spring, in this national park you can do a boat ride where you will see hippopotamus at a close range , you will feed birds with small fish from the palm of your hand, you can have a walk or bike ride at the cresent islands where you will see animals like Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra and Gazelle, animals like giraffe who were born here return to give birth in the island, Crescent island is famous due to the fact that the film ‘Out of Africa’ was done here.
The park is located to the south of Lake Naivasha, it covers 68km². Its mainly comprised of savannah ecosystem. Its Spectacular scenery include the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa. The park has historically been an important home for the rare lammergeyer vultures. Over 103 species of birds in the park, including vultures, verreaux’s eagles, augur buzzard and swifts, hyraxes, buffalos, zebras, eland, hartebeest, thomson’s gazelle, hyena and baboons are also common. Some of the adventure activities in the park involve Game watching, walking, bicycle riding, Raptor nesting in cliffs, Spectacular Gorge walk, Hot springs, the Olkaria Geothermal Station, Fischer’s Tower, nature trails and picnic sites.
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Derived from Maasai word “Empusel” meaning mirage. Some books write it means ‘salty dust’ or ‘barren place’. The Park is in the southern circuit and coveres 3200km². It lies about 30km from mt. Kilimanjaro and near Kenya-Tanzania border
Amboseli National park its renowned for its herds of elephantsn and awesome view of Mt Kilimanjaro and it is situated at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro. It Amboseli offers some of the best opportunities to see African animals which Includes the big 5 and other plain game namely: Wildbeaste , Cheetah , Giraffe, Zebra, Elephants, Rhinos, Baboon, Buffalo, Lion , leopard, Plenty of elephants; Roughly 800 elephants. There is also a host of Kenya birds, both large and small. It