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KENYA
GAME PARKS
AND NATIONAL RESERVES
Amboseli
Game Reserve
Just 250 km south of
Nairobi, Amboseli is dominated by Mt. Kilimanjaro. Elephant, black rhino,
lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe and buffalo are to be seen here in addition
to such plains game as zebra and eland.
Lodge/Camps.
Amboseli Serena
Kimana Lodge
Amboseli Lodge & Totilis Camp
Aberdare
National Park
160 Km north of Nairobi,
the Aberdare are made up of thick rain forests and spectacular waterfalls.
On the upper plateau of the Aberdare National Park, eland, small antelope
and rhino are to be found. Almost 8,000 ft. high is Ark with its salt
lick and from where you can see the elusive bongo, elephant, rhino, buffalo
and giant hog.
Lodge/Camps.
Ark
Treetops
Abedare Country Club
Outspan Hotel
Meru
National Park
A drive of 360 km.
North-east of Nairobi is Meru which was the setting of Joy Adamson's experiences
with Elsa, the lioness of "Born Free" fame. Elephants, lesser kudu, oryx,
reticulated giraffe and rhino are to be seen here.
Lodge/Camps.
Leopard Rock Lodge
Maasai
Mara Game Reserve
 About
270 km south of Nairobi the Maasai Mara is known for its migration of
huge herds of wildebeest from and to the Serengeti Park in Tanzania. Famous
for its black-manned lion and elephant, the Mara also has leopard, cheetah,
rhino and buffalo.
Lodge/Camps.
Keekorok Lodge
Mara Serena Lodge
Governor's Camp
Sarova Mara Camp
Mara Sopa Lodge
Mara Safari Camp Mara Intrepids
Kichwa Tembo And Siana Springs
Nairobi
National Park
Some 8 km. from the
City, Nairobi National Park is made up of rolling plains, forest and part
of the Athi River. The African lion and a variety of animals may be seen
here. The Animal Orphanage, for orphaned and wounded animals, is situated
at the main gate.
Lake
Nakuru/Lake Bogoria And Lake Baringo
These three Rift Valley
Lakes constitute one of the greatest bird sanctuaries in the world with
the largest concentration of flamingoes on record. Between 160 km and
270 km from Nairobi these lakes are popular destinations for bird watchers.
Lodge/Camps.
Lion Hill Lodge
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Lake Bogoria Hotel
Lake Baringo Club And Island Camp
Samburu
Game Reserve
About 360 km north
of Nairobi, Samburu is a small and attractive Game reserve on the banks
of the Uaso Nyiro River. Known for its reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra
and the long-necked Gerenuk, this reserve has elephant, rhino, leopard
and cheetah.
Lodge/Camps.
Samburu Lodge
Samburu Serena Lodge
Larsen's Camp
Samburu Intrepids
Tsavo
National Park
A 240 km drive south-east
of Nairobi is Tsavo, Kenya's largest national park of over 20,000 km2.
This park has the largest concentration of elephant in the world and is
divided into two sections, East and west.
Lodge/Camps.
Tsavo West
Ngulia Lodge
Kilaguni Lodge
Finch Hatton's Camp Tsavo East
Voi Lodge; Salt Lick
Taita Hills Lodge
Mount
Kenya
North of Nairobi about
210 km away and on the Equator is snow-capped Mt. Kenya. The National
Park is made up of beautiful Lakes and forests where game is found.
Lodge/Camps.
Mt. Kenya Safari Club;
Mountain Lodge;
Naro Moru River Lodge;
Mountain Rock Lodge.
Lake
Naivasha
Just 80 km north-west
of Nairobi is Naivasha, one of the most beautiful of Kenya's fresh water
lakes. Popular for fishing, water skiing and sailing, Lake Naivasha is
also a bird-watcher's Paradise.
Lodge/Camps.
Lake Naivasha Lodge/Lake Naivasha Club.
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