Aberdare National Park
Classic safaris, Big Five present (lion difficult to spot)

Amboseli National Park
Classic safaris, great elephant viewing, famous for its views of Mt Kilimanjaro

Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
Hiking, classic safaris, no Big Five, birding hot spot and butterflies

Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Classic safaris, four of the Big Five (no rhino), adjoining Samburu NR without fences

Chyulu Hills National Park
Horseback and classic safaris, elephant, leopard and antelope species

Hell’s Gate National Park
Cycling, walking and classic safaris, mainly buffalo and antelope species

Kakamega Forest National Reserve
Hiking, small antelope species and monkey, no Big Five, birding hot spot

Kora National Park
Classic safaris, four of the Big Five (no rhino) and cheetah present, wildlife scarce

Laikipia Plateau
Area containing multiple private reserves, abundant wildlife (many rhino)

Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Classic safaris, mainly antelope species, no Big Five, famous for its flamingos

Lake Nakuru National Park
Classic safaris, black and white rhino, family-friendly park

Lake Turkana
Classic safaris, mainly antelope species, wildlife scarce, many Nile crocodile

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Laikipia)
Classic safaris, private reserve, Big Five present

Marsabit National Park
Classic safaris, Big Five present

Masai Mara National Reserve
Classic safaris, Big Five present (rhino rare), many big cats, wildebeest migration

Meru National Park
Classic safaris, Big Five present (rhino in fenced sanctuary)

Nairobi National Park
Classic safaris, four of the Big Five (no elephant), small park, lacking wilderness vibe

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia)
Classic safaris, private reserve, Big Five present, chimpanzee sanctuary

Ruma National Park
Classic safaris, black rhino, leopard, giraffe and antelope species present

Saiwa Swamp National Park
Hiking, sitatunga antelope, no major safari animals, birding hot spot

Samburu National Reserve
Classic safaris, four of the Big Five (no rhino), adjoining Buffalo Springs NR without fences

Shaba National Reserve
Classic safaris, four of the Big Five (no rhino)

Shimba Hills National Reserve
Classic safaris, three of the Big Five present (no rhino or lion), abundant elephant

Solio Ranch (Laikipia)
Classic safaris, private reserve, Big Five present, famous for its rhino population

Tsavo East National Park
Classic safaris, adjacent to Tsavo West, Big Five present, low wildlife density

Tsavo West National Park
Classic safaris, adjacent to Tsavo East, Big Five present, low wildlife density