List of Top 10 Tourist Places to Visit in Kenya

Kenya is a great tourist attraction country. This has been contributed by the great place that one can visit, seeing some of the rare wildlife, and good accommodation that is unique and offered according to ones wish. This has contributed greatly to its economic development and anyone involved in the tourism sector, and the government as well can give a testimony on this.

There are top ten places that a tourist will never want to miss if they are on their trip to Kenya. Geographically, some of these places cannot be visited just any time of the year, but there are seasons that the place is of much interest. Upon visit, the weather might change any time and it is advisable to always have a flexible schedule of your trip.

1. The Nairobi City

This is one of the most attractive places in Kenya. It is also the capital city of the country. In Nairobi, every person is always busy running their businesses. The most interesting place that you would notice are the very tall buildings that have being built in unique and attractive designs. Most of the monuments are also located in Nairobi city; having an example as the Kenyatta international conference center, where you find the first president's statue. Many of the streets in the Nairobi city have been named after some of the freedom fighters of the country. Taking a nice city excursion with help of a tour guide, you are likely to enjoy the stay there. When in the city, there are very nice 2 to 5-star hotels that offer good and affordable services.

Some the Hotels are:

• Sarova Stanley
• Panafric Hotel
• Panari hotel
• Eka hotel
• Intercontinental Hotel
• Laico hotel
• Six eighty hotel
• Hilton Hotel
• Jumuia Hotel
• Sankara Hotel
• Red court Hotel
• Bama Hotel, among others.

2. Lake Nakuru National Park

This is located away from the city and there are nice things that one would wish never to leave without seeing. At the lake National park, you are able to see some of the rare bird species. The best time to watch them form the lake is early in the mornings and late in the evenings. This, therefore, calls for both a morning and an evening drive at the park.

Most people who visit the place prefer doing camping which is even more fun when done as a group. Giving the full details to your travel agent will have everything set well and all the reservations done. Remember that a tent is always shared by not more than two people, it is, therefore, good to have that in mind when choosing to camp depending on the number of people you are

Some Hotels and Lodges are;

• Lake nakuru lodge
• Lake elmentaita
• Sarova lion hill game lodage
• Merica hotel among others.

3. Amboseli National Park

This is one of the parks located in a very sovereign and anyway who loves wild animals is likely to visit this park for the sightseeing. There are as well nice hotels offering the best accommodation services that each and every tourist expects.

Taking both morning and evening drive with your guide gives you a guarantee of seeing those animals that you have wished to always see; examples being the elephant, the giraffe, the cheetah, antelopes among others.

Some Hotels at the Amboseli National Park

• Amboseli Serena safari lodge
• Oltukai lodge
• Tortilis camp
• Kibo safari camp among others.

4. Tsavo East and West Reserves

At these two reserves to be guaranteed of the best time with any of the common wildlife that are not found in your country.

Some Hotels

• Ngutuni lodge
• Voi safari lodge
• Ngulia safari lodge
• Kilaguni lodge

5. Masai Mara National Reserve

Many people will visit the Mara so as to make sure that they have seen the big five animals. It is a guarantee that you are likely to see them on your visit to Mara. Another big reason is to see the migration of the wild beasts which is experienced once each year.

Some Hotels in Masai Mara

• Mara Serena lodge
• Fairmont Mara safari club
• Mara intrepid
• Governor's camp among others.

6. Kenyan Coast

This is the best place to have your time and enjoy the best time at the sea beaches, visit the fort Jesus, the Vasco Da Gama monument in Malindi among many others. The lifestyle here is quite different, due to the weather and cultural beliefs as well. Most of these people are Muslims and just some Christians. Mosques are all over and you can visit any during prayers just if you are one of them.

Some of the Hotels

• Nyali beach hotel
• Diani beach hotel
• Sandton hotel
• Lamu hotels among others

7. Samburu National Reserve

The best experience here is the nature and the culture of people in Samburu. Their way of living and the activities that they run like the raring of the cattle. The communities will make a nice stay for you once you pay a visit. You can as well take as many photos as you wish for the best memories.

Some Hotels in Samburu

• Ashnil Samburu camp
• Samburu intrepid tented safari camp
• Samburu bedroom camp among others

8. Mount Kenya

For the mountain climbers, this is the best place to be. There are specified months that you can climb the mountain. Make sure you consult your travel agent well to have all the information at your fingertips.

Some Hotels in Mount Kenya

• Mount Kenya safari club
• Serena mountain lodge
• Naro Moru River lodge

9. The Aberdares

For those who love nature, this is the place to be with all the kind of trees and the best forest structures ever. The waterfall, the deep valleys, and various bird species are all found here.

Examples of hotels in Aberdares: Treetop or the ark hotels are found.

10.  Lake Naivasha

There great activities that one can do. You can watch the trees lining at the shores of the lake in a unique way, the wild animals walking just along the lake, you can decide to climb mt longonot if your schedule is allowing that among many more.

Examples of Hotels in Lake Naivasha: Naivasha Safari club and many other tented camps which range from 5 stars to 2 stars.