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Amboseli National Park is the 2nd most popular national park in Kenya and was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1980.  It stands out for its grandiose landscape as it faces the mythical Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest summit of Africa, crowned by eternal snow. It is very common to see herds of elephants parading in the foreground of this grandiose setting, allowing you to take photos worthy of the most beautiful postcards. You will probably have the chance to meet Craig, this elephant who has become a real celebrity thanks to his immense tusks. This park is also rich in numerous marshes welcoming nearly 400 species of birds including many pink flamingos.

This 1510 square km national reserve located in the Great Rift Valley is the continuation of the Serengeti Park in Tanzania. Its name is taken from the Mara River which runs through it and the charismatic people who continue to live on its lands, the Maasai. It is world famous  for its annual migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles, which cross the Mara River from the Serengeti in Tanzania each year. Around 40% of Africa's large mammals live in this park, including many big cats. Its endless plains are punctuated with acacia trees and a few hills. The film “Out of Africa” also contributed to its fame; scenes from the feature film were filmed in the reserve.

Lake Naivasha is a large freshwater lake with an area of ​​139 square kilometers. It is located at an altitude of 1880m, making it the highest lake in the Great Rift Valley. It is surrounded by a swamp which covers an area of ​​approximately 64 km². Beyond the marshy part, the lake is surrounded by papyrus and acacia forests. An incredible variety of birds abound there, around 400 species including the spectacular fish eagle which will not fail to impress you when it dives to catch fish with its claws. You will be able to observe hippos, giraffes, buffalo, zebras and several other species. The park is the ideal place for a boat safari. ​

Samburu National Reserve is located in northern Kenya and the Ewaso Nyiro River is its main source of water. Far from the crowds and the most popular circuits, you will experience a more intimate safari here. The arid plains and mountainous areas of this park are home to a wide diversity of animals, including certain species that you will not find anywhere else such as the Grévy's zebra, the Beïsa oryx, the Somali ostrich, the reticulated giraffe, but also the gerenuk, also called giraffe antelope. This park is a paradise for elephants, there are many of them. You also find large predators there such as the lion, leopard and cheetah. Ornithologists will also find what they are looking for there because there are many birds.

It is between the hills of the Great Rift that Lake Nakuru and its national park are located. Although it is small, it is home to over 50 species of mammals such as Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, lions, zebras, leopards and over 400 species of birds. You can also observe white and black rhinoceroses. Lake Nakuru is also known for the large number of pink flamingos found there, but they are no longer as numerous as before since the rise in water levels.

Nairobi National Park is located 7 km from the capital, founded in 1946, it is the oldest park in Kenya. Made up of grassy plains with the city's skyscrapers in the background, it is possible to observe more than 100 different species of mammals, except the elephant. It is home to a large concentration of black rhinos, the largest in the world. The park is fenced on 3 sides and the open part allows zebras and wildebeest to migrate. For bird lovers, this park lists around 520 species.