Cities & Regions in Kenya

Complete guide to Nairobi — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and practical tips for visiting Kenya's capital city.

Guide to Thika — industrial town north of Nairobi, Blue Posts Falls, Chania River, and day trip from the capital. Hotels and practical info.

Guide to Nyeri — Baden-Powell's grave, Aberdares gateway, Outspan Hotel, and central highlands travel in Kenya.

Guide to Nanyuki — the equator town at the foot of Mount Kenya. Safari ranches, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Mount Kenya trekking base, and hotels.

Guide to Machakos — people's park, Akamba carving centre, and eastern Kenya travel. Day trip from Nairobi or overnight stop on the road south.

Complete guide to Mombasa — Fort Jesus, Old Town, beaches, ferry, hotels, and getting there from Nairobi. Kenya's ancient port city.

Guide to Malindi — Vasco da Gama pillar, marine park, beaches, and using Malindi as a base for Watamu and Gede Ruins on Kenya's north coast.

Complete guide to Lamu — UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, dhow trips, Shela beach, no cars, and how to get to this remote Kenya island.

Guide to Watamu — marine park snorkelling, turtle nesting, beach resorts, and Gede Ruins day trip on the Kenya north coast.

Complete guide to Diani Beach — Kenya's finest white sand beach. Hotels, activities, water sports, getting there from Mombasa, and practical tips.

Guide to Nakuru — Kenya's Rift Valley city, base for Lake Nakuru National Park, flamingos, rhinos, and Lake Naivasha day trips.

Travel guide to Eldoret — Kenya's highland athletics city, gateway to the Rift Valley, and base for visiting Mount Elgon and western Kenya.

Travel guide to Kisumu — Kenya's lakeside city on Lake Victoria. Things to do, hippos, Impala Sanctuary, food, hotels, and getting there.

Guide to Kitale — Mount Elgon National Park gateway, Saiwa Swamp, and the western Kenya highlands. Practical travel information and hotels.

Guide to Kakamega — Kakamega Forest National Reserve, the only tropical rainforest in Kenya, bird watching, and western Kenya travel.

Guide to Isiolo — the gateway to northern Kenya, Samburu, Buffalo Springs, and the road north to Marsabit and Lake Turkana.

Guide to Garissa — Kenya's northeastern city on the Tana River, practical travel information, and security considerations for eastern Kenya.