Things to see in Kenya

86 places worth seeing in Kenya on an illustrated map: Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru, Central Island, Kenyatta International Convention Centre and Thomson's Falls, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

  1. Mount Kenya This is typically a 5-day activity with a guide.
  2. Lake Nakuru Soda lake.
  3. Central Island An intriguing island full of volcanic wonders and dangerous reptiles.
  4. Kenyatta International Convention Centre The best place to get that far ranging view over the sprawling, congested metropolis that is Nairobi. You can go up to the saucer-shaped top
  5. Thomson's Falls A waterfall on the Ewaso Ng'iro river situated from the town of Nyahururu, at elevation. In 1883 Joseph Thomson was the first European to re
  6. Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family Striking modernist Catholic Church Cathedral designed in 1960. The Basilica is the seat of the Archdiocese of Nairobi.
  7. Karen Blixen Museum Of interest if you have read Karen Blixen’s book Out of Africa or the movie. Her house is now the home of the museum. You have to be accompa
  8. Nairobi Railway Museum Visitors can learn more about the history of Kenya’s railways and the Kenya/Uganda railway. It also houses some of the engines and rolling s
  9. Lake Victoria Lake in east-central Africa.
  10. Nairobi National Museum Where visitors can learn about Nairobi, its history and culture. The museum was founded in 1910.
  11. Uhuru Park Spacious park in the city centre. Attractions include a monument, playground, boat rental.
  12. Baden-Powell grave The graves of Baden-Powell and his wife, Olave, are in Nyeri, near Mount Kenya. Lord Baden-Powell was buried in 1941 in St. Peter's Cemetery
  13. South Island Nicknamed the "Isle of Mystery", hard to reach but it glows at night and is rumoured to be haunted by evil spirits.
  14. Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa The neo-Gothic building right in downtown is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa and a visible landmark.
  15. Bomas of Kenya Portrays Kenya’s culture. Visitors can see exhibits of traditional Kenyan homes, artifacts, dances, music, and song.
  16. Kisumu Museum Kenyan museum.
  17. Jamia Mosque While Jamia Mosque is tucked away in between other buildings there are striking views to be glimpsed of its intricate structure from many di
  18. Narok Museum Maasai cultural heritage. The museum is dedicated to exhibiting artifacts, relics and paintings of the Maa-speaking communities.
  19. Haller Park A zoological garden of about 75 hectares created in 1985 on the site of a formal coral reef. Animals include giraffes, hippos, monkeys, and
  20. Giraffe Centre The centre breeds the endangered Rothschild giraffe and has conservation/education programmes for Kenyan children. It also has many warthogs
  21. Nairobi Arboretum Very nice park to walk and to relax from the hectic town. Because of entrance fee you will not be molested by beggars, sellers, etc.
  22. Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and Museum A major site of Neolithic and Iron Age findings in Kenya, includes a museum.
  23. Panga ya Saidi The cave is rich in archaeological finds from the Middle Stone Age, the Late Stone Age and the Iron Age. The excavated artefacts bear witnes
  24. Uhuru Gardens Built in remembrance of the struggle for independence, which Kenya was granted in 1963. The monument is a 24-m (79 ft) high triumphal column
  25. Kitale Museum Natural history museum in Kitale, Kenya.
  26. Thimlich Ohinga National Monument of Kenya.
  27. Lamu Museum Built in 1891, the Lamu Museum was the former residence of the British Governors during the colonial era. Here, you will experience and lear
  28. Ruins of Gedi Archaeological site in Kenya.
  29. Mount Elgon Shield volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya.
  30. Lake Naivasha Lake in Kenya.
  31. Lake Baringo Lake.
  32. Lake Bogoria Meromictic lake.
  33. Lake Elmenteita Lake in Kenya.
  34. Lake Magadi Lake in Kajiado County, Kenya.
  35. Mount Longonot Volcano in Kenya.
  36. Menengai Shield volcano in Kenya.
  37. Mount Homa Mountain.
  38. Diani Beach Beach on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya.
  39. Koobi Fora Kenyan archeological site.
  40. National Museums of Kenya State corporation that manages museums, sites and monuments in Kenya.
  41. Mount Marsabit Mountain in Kenya.
  42. Moi International Sports Centre Multi-purpose stadium in Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya.
  43. Mount Suswa Shield volcano in Kenya.
  44. Namarunu Shield volcano in Kenya.
  45. Paka Shield volcano in Kenya.
  46. Olkaria Geothermal region in Kenya.
  47. Ol Doinyo Eburru Active complex of volcanoes in Kenya.
  48. Lomekwi Kenyan archaeological site dated to 3.3 million years ago.
  49. Kilindini Harbour Port in  Kenya.
  50. Mount Satima Mountain in Kenya.

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