Kenya’s Ethnic Tribes

Kenya boasts both cultural and natural diversity. It is home to more than 42 different ethnic groups. If you were to travel across the country, you’d see the Indian Ocean, towering mountains, and vast savannas. You will hear over 60 different languages. You will taste the unique flavors of the many different types of Kenyan food. It is a truly diverse and vibrant country.

Two women dressed in traditional colorful Maasai clothing and jewelry holding hands in front of a group of women also in Maasai attire, outdoors in a dry, rural landscape.

Kenya is home to over 500 species of birds!

Amboseli National Park, Southern Kenya

Amboseli is popular with birders as well as elephant watchers. Over 400 species, including at least 40 raptors, have been recorded. Notable species include the Lesser Flamingo, many ducks, darters, and herons nesting in the wetlands, and birds of prey including a small population of Martial Eagles.

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Southern Kenya

The Mara is equally popular with birders and specialist birding safaris. Of the over 500 recorded species, notables include the Corncrake, Grey Crested Helmet Shrike, Lesser Kestrel, Madagascar Squacco Heron, Saddle Billed Stork, Secretary Bird, Ostrich, White Headed Vulture among more common species, Lilac Breasted Roller, Yellow Billed Oxpecker among the large herds, and Martial and Crowned Eagles.

White-headed vulture on a tree branch
Colorful bird perched on a branch with a blurred background.
Martial eagle and tawny eagle
A secretary bird standing on grass with a blurred green background.

Nairobi National Park
“The World’s Only Wildlife Capital”

Beyond the towering skyscrapers, lies a haven of peace and tranquility, the world’s only wildlife capital that plays host to a wide variety of wildlife, birdlife, and the best scenic views from the park and beyond. The park is a popular outing space for families, couples, and organized groups.

A group of five zebras standing in tall grass with a city skyline in the background on a partly cloudy day.
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