The 15 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 6 guides that rank for "best places to visit in kenya"
Named by 4 of 61. Maasai MaraThe largest game reserve in Kenya, about three hours by road from Nairobi.The wildebeest Great Migration runs between the Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti, and the best time given is July to October.
Named by 3 of 64. Diani BeachA major beach resort town with wide stretches of pale sand and calm blue water; one guide rates it prettier than Malindi.Direct flights link most main parks and reserves with Diani and Malindi.
Named by 3 of 65. Lake NakuruTwo days is usually enough for smaller parks like Lake Nakuru.Rift Valley lakes offer boat trips past hippos, walks beside zebra and cycling among baboons.
Named by 3 of 66. Mount KenyaNyeri, the base town, also has Aberdare National Park and a giraffe sanctuary.Offers alpine forest as a contrast to the savanna parks.
Named by 2 of 67. Amboseli National ParkKnown for large herds of elephants.Has views of Mount Kilimanjaro; the best time given is June to October.
Named by 2 of 68. LamuCalled the real highlight of the coast, a group of small sandy islands.Car-free streets and old buildings make the main town a very complete traditional Swahili town.
Named by 2 of 69. Tsavo National ParkKenya's biggest national park, split into Tsavo East and Tsavo West.Home to the Big Five and large elephant herds.
Named by 2 of 610. MalindiA major beach resort town with long sweeps of pale sand.About 1 hour by plane from Nairobi.
11. WatamuA smaller beach town near the ruins of the abandoned Swahili city of Gede.Arabuko Sokoke forest nearby is visited on foot.
12. SamburuTwo days is usually enough here.Suggested for cultural visits to traditional communities.
13. Kilifi CreekCalm water and small sandy coves, popular with Kenyans but not yet with many foreign visitors.
14. KitaleAn agricultural town with Saiwa Swamp National Park, a museum and a nature conservancy nearby.Pick a place for live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name June to October as the best time to visit Kenya.
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