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Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park, together with Chyulu Hills National Reserve and South Kitui National Reserve, form part of the larger Tsavo Conservation Area shared between Kenya and Tanzania. The area was divided into two main parks after a road was built through it, creating Tsavo East and Tsavo West. Overview…

Serengeti National Park is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Tanzania and the world. The park covers an area of about 15,000 square kilometers filled with wildlife. The name Serengeti comes from the local Maasai word “siringet,” meaning “a place where the land runs forever.” Serengeti is home to around 500 bird species,…

In a world full of natural habitats and conservation areas, some remain quietly hidden and less explored. Among them is Semuliki National Park, a small but special protected area with rich flora and fauna, a cool climate, and unique attractions that few people have ever seen. Though it is mentioned in books and documentaries, many…

Tanzania is one of the top safari destinations in Africa, with almost 30% of its land protected as national parks and game reserves. Visitors have high chances of spotting the Big Five in most of these parks, while the coastline offers world-class beach holidays and marine life experiences. The country is also known for bird-watching,…

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most popular and oldest wildlife destinations. It is located in western Uganda, on the lower end of the Albertine Rift Valley, at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. The park is famous for its excellent photography safaris, beautiful landscapes, and wide range of wildlife. Covering an area…

Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve, is located in southeastern Tanzania, East Africa. Tanzania is one of the leading safari destinations in Africa, famous for its wildlife, the Great Wildebeest Migration, and many national parks that offer unforgettable safari experiences. With more than 20 national parks across the country, Nyerere National Park…

Nairobi National Park, often called the world’s wildlife capital, is located just outside Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. Covering an area of 127 square kilometers, it is one of the most unique national parks in Africa, where you can see wild animals with the city skyline in the background. The park is also known as “Kifaru…

Visit Murchison Falls National Park for the best wildlife safaris in Uganda. Formerly known as Kabalega National Park, it is home to the famous Kabalega Falls, also called Murchison Falls—the world’s most powerful waterfall by water volume per second. The park is located in northwestern Uganda, where the River Nile meets Lake Albert, forming a…

Mount Kenya is home to 11 species of endemic plants. The park was established to protect the mountain and its surrounding environment, including the wildlife. Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, which is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain…

Masai Mara, also known as the Mara, is the most visited national reserve in Kenya. The name comes from the local Maasai people who lived in the area before it was gazetted and who still live around the reserve today. The word “Mara” means “spotted” in the Maa language, referring to the scattered trees across…

Lake Naivasha National Park is located near Naivasha town in Kenya. The park covers 149 square kilometers, most of which is occupied by Lake Naivasha, a large freshwater lake. It is one of the top birding destinations in Kenya and a great place to enjoy wildlife and nature. The park is dominated by Lake Naivasha,…

Lake Manyara National Park lies in the Manyara and Arusha regions of Tanzania, at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park gets its name from Lake Manyara, which sits within its boundaries. It covers about 648 square kilometers of scenic landscapes filled with wildlife, dominated by the lake itself. About Lake Manyara…

Kidepo Valley National Park, known as Uganda’s home of big cats, lies in a rugged, semi-arid region between Uganda’s borders with Kenya and South Sudan, about 670 km from Kampala. It was gazetted as a national park in 1962 before Uganda’s independence. The park was established to protect thousands of animals and birds that roamed…

You may wonder why the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is such a unique and special place in the world—a paradise for both the known and the unknown. Follow the scent of flowers, admire the wide landscapes, listen to the sounds of the wild, and enjoy one of the world’s richest concentrations of mammals. The Ngorongoro Crater…

Tarangire National Park is located in the Manyara region in northern Tanzania, covering an area of about 2,850 square kilometers. The park takes its name from the Tarangire River, which flows through it and provides water for animals throughout the year. Tarangire hosts its own annual wildlife migration, although it is smaller compared to the…

Chyulu Hills National Park, also known as the Green Hills of Africa, is one of the most scenic national parks in Kenya. It features a beautiful range of green hills, open landscapes, and clear blue skies. The hills stretch for about 150 kilometers, with the highest peak rising to 2,188 meters above sea level. The…

Arusha National Park is located in the Arusha region of Tanzania. Though it is one of the smallest national parks in the country, it is known for its beautiful scenery, rich wildlife, and wide variety of bird species. The park features rainforests, savannah grasslands, alpine vegetation, swamps, and lakes. One of its unique attractions is…

Amboseli National Park is one of the most famous safari destinations in Kenya. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust,” referring to the dry, white, dusty soil that covers much of the Amboseli region. The park is best known for its large herds of elephants, beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and rich…

Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain, located in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. It also holds the record as the world’s highest free-standing mountain, rising 5,895 meters above sea level. Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Kilimanjaro National Park lies on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is among the most visited national parks in Tanzania. It…

Aberdare National Park lies in the Aberdare mountain ranges, covering 767 square kilometers at an altitude between 2,000 and 4,000 meters above sea level. The park features mountain ranges, valleys, rivers, moorlands, savannah grasslands, rainforests, bamboo forests, tropical forests, and clear streams. It is home to 250 bird species, 778 plant species, and many types…