Visit Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya for the Samburu Special Five, leopards, elephants on the Ewaso Ng'iro river and Samburu culture.

Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya: the last northern white rhinos, a large black rhino sanctuary, the Sweetwaters chimpanzees and Big Five drives.

Masai Mara National Reserve: plan a Masai Mara safari in Kenya: Great Migration river crossings, big cats, balloon safaris, conservancies.

Visit Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya's Rift Valley: black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, flamingos, lions and Baboon Cliff views.

Visit Lake Naivasha in Kenya: hippo boat rides, walking safaris on Crescent Island, fish eagles and nearby Hell's Gate, just two hours from Nairobi.

Cycle among zebras and giraffes in Hell's Gate National Park, Kenya, hike the dramatic gorge, see Fischer's Tower and relax at Naivasha.

Visit Amboseli National Park in Kenya for big-tusked elephants, Kilimanjaro views, Observation Hill and Maasai culture. Lodges and best time to go.