Kenya

Parks & gardens

Fort Jesus Museum

A fortress on Mombasa Island, built between 1593 and 1596 to defend the old port of Mombasa. It holds deep historical significance as the only fort the Portuguese held on the Swahili coast.

Nature

Lake Nakuru

This lake lies in southern Nakuru, Kenya, at an elevation of 1,754 meters, with shallow, calm waters. It's a great spot to relax amid the open, expansive scenery typical of the highlands.

Parks & gardens

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park borders the city center and was designated East Africa's first national park in 1946. It's the largest national park located within a capital city, offering a taste of nature right in the heart of downtown.

Nature

Menengai

Menengai is a shield volcano in the Great Rift Valley near Nakuru, home to one of the largest calderas in Africa. It's a great spot to take in both the massive crater and the surrounding valley scenery.

Views & landmarks

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

This 32-story building is a landmark of Nairobi, completed in 1974 based on an idea by Jomo Kenyatta. It was once the tallest building in Nairobi and is known as one of Africa's leading conference venues.

Museums & galleries

National Museums of Kenya

A national museum on Museum Hill in Nairobi, Kenya, that oversees the country's cultural and natural heritage. Its collections, spanning fields such as paleontology and archaeology, offer a broad look at Kenya's history and nature.

Parks & gardens

Lake Nakuru National Park

This national park surrounds Lake Nakuru, about 160 km northwest of Nairobi. It is the second most visited park after the Maasai Mara, drawing around 200,000 visitors a year.

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family

This is the seat of the Archdiocese of Nairobi, built on the site of Nairobi's first stone building, erected in 1904. The current structure was completed in 1963 and designated a basilica in 1982.