Mombasa
Giant replicas of elephant tusks form two arches above Moi Ave, welcoming visitors to the city. Next to them are Uhuru Gardens, a tranquil, green space of…
Must-see attractions in Kenya
Lake Nakuru National Park
The modest Makalia Falls, at the extreme southern end of the park, swell after the rains when they're at their best. You can camp at the nearby park…
Malindi
This building is a good example of traditional Swahili architecture and contains a peculiar exhibit on marine ecology – on the first and only coelacanth…
Kuona Trust Centre for the Visual Arts
Nairobi
As much a studio for artists as a place for visitors to see art, this dynamic space hosts temporary exhibitions, artist workshops and seminars.
Southern Rift Valley
The hot springs at Magadi aren’t particularly dramatic, but you can take a dip in the deeper pools and there are large numbers of fish that have adapted…
Mombasa
This Jain temple caters to believers of Gujarati origin, and the ornamental interior, with niches filled with brightly painted figurines of deities, is…
Mombasa
Mombasa’s large Hindu population doesn’t lack for places of worship. The enormous Lord Shiva Temple is airy, open and set off by an interesting sculpture…
Mombasa
The Swaminarayan Temple is stuffed with highlighter-bright murals that’ll make you feel as if you’ve been transported to Mumbai.
Kenya
If you've made it out to the Galana River, this vantage point high above the riverbank is the place to spot crocs.
Nairobi
It's always worth checking what's going on at this watering hole in the park's south.
Northern Kenya
This sanctuary, home to zebras, impalas and other wildlife, once completely surrounded the town. Today it only covers a small patch of land around what's…
Lamu Island
In the late 1800s, before the British decided to nip German expansion into Tanganyika in the bud, the Germans regarded Lamu as an ideal base from which to…
Northern Kenya
Standing on a bluff above the lake several kilometres north of town, this museum covers the history and cultures of northern Kenya. The rooms contain lots…
Kenya
There’s a series of faded exhibits, desultory stuffed and mounted wildlife and a small but informative section concerning the clothing, weapons, and…
Northern Kenya
Established in 2013, and immediately to the east of Marsabit, this conservancy has a lot of potential and there's more wildlife around here than many…
Kenya
The scoutmaster’s grave is tucked behind St Peter's Church, facing Mt Kenya and marked with the Scouts trail sign for ‘I have gone home’. His more famous…
Kenya
With a bit of TLC, this could be an amazing tourist attraction. Unfortunately, at the moment you'll be greeted by touts looking for money and a polluted…
Mombasa
The Christian Holy Ghost Cathedral is a very European hunk of neo-Gothic buttressed architecture, with massive fans in the walls to cool its former…
Nairobi
An important landmark overlooking Uhuru Park, All Saints Cathedral is the city's premier Anglican house of worship.
Nairobi
The main Catholic church in the city, this is a key downtown landmark and one of Nairobi's most important churches.
Nairobi
This forest parkland just north of Karen has walking trails, but walking here alone is not recommended.
