Top Rift Valley Province Attractions & Museums

See endangered Rothschild giraffes at Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre on a 3-hour trip that goes beyond ‘Giraffe Manor’ to explore the landscape where the graceful animals live. Follow a trail along the Gogo River to find giraffes in their natural environments, and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfer from your hotel.

Sweetwater’s Game Reserve, also known as Ol Pejeta Ranch is located in an expansive 24,000 acres of a privately owned ranch, famous for its non-indigenous chimpanzees. The Jane Goodall Institute established a Chimpanzee Sanctuary at the site. The sanctuary does not encourage breeding but it recognizes the importance of raising baby chimpanzees to adulthood. A walk around the Chimps Sanctuary will give you an opportunity to spot the orphaned chimps. It’s also the largest Black Rhino Sanctuary in East Africa. Apart from the chimps and the black rhinos, you have a chance to view the amazing variety of wildlife such as the zebras, lions, leopards, Thomson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, Oryx, eland, baboons, elephants and various species of birds. Activities in Ol Pejeta include lion tracking and night game drives at an extra cost but worth every penny.

A great opportunity for those hoping to encounter African wildlife, this experience takes you on a tour of Amboseli National Park, lasting two days and one night. Known as Kenya's biosphere reserve, Amboseli offers views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. This park is abundant in water sources, attracting diverse wildlife especially during the dry season. Get the chance to spot herds of elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, cheetahs, and leopards. Plus, explore the rich birdlife.