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North of Nairobi the landscape changes. Snow-capped Mount Kenya gives way to the Laikipia plateau, then to the hot, dry country of the north. This region is home to rare species such as Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe and gerenuk, and to some of Kenya's best conservation stories, including rhinos at Ol Pejeta and Lewa.
Here is what to see in central and northern Kenya, when to go and how to combine the parks.
Hot, dry country along the Ewaso Ng'iro River with rare northern species.
A UNESCO World Heritage conservancy with black and white rhino, Grevy's zebra, and walking and horse-riding safaris.
East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary, the last northern white rhinos and a chimpanzee sanctuary.
The Born Free park: green, wild and quiet.
Mountain trekking, waterfalls, tree lodges and forest wildlife.
Many guests do a five-day northern loop: Ol Pejeta, Lewa and Samburu. Others add Mount Kenya or the Aberdares for hiking and forest. The region pairs well with the Maasai Mara for a mix of north and south.
Yes. It offers species you cannot see in the south, fewer vehicles and a wilder feel.
Four to five days covers two or three parks comfortably.
Aberdare National ParkMisty moorland, bamboo forest and waterfalls in the Aberdare range, with elephant, buffalo and rare forest species visible from the…
Lewa Wildlife ConservancyLewa Wildlife Conservancy in Laikipia is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a leader in rhino and Grevy’s zebra conservation.…
Meru National ParkA quieter park with rivers, swamps and open grassland, known for rhino and for being the setting of the Born…
Mount Kenya National ParkAfrica’s second-highest mountain rises through forest, bamboo and alpine moorland. Trekking, day hikes and scenic drives are available around its…
Samburu National ReserveSamburu in northern Kenya has species you will not see in the south: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, beisa oryx…
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