Maasai Mara National Reserve is a preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. It is home to a wide range of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos. Each year, wildebeest cross its plains during the famous Great Migration. Visitors can also enjoy a hot air balloon experience, offering breathtaking views of the entire Mara Reserve from above.

The Giraffe Centre is home to endangered Rothschild giraffes, with a mission to foster conservation awareness and provide environmental education. Its goal is to inspire people to appreciate and protect the rich diversity of animals in Kenya. An elevated feeding platform allows visitors to get up close and hand feed the giraffes, making it an unforgettable experience.

A protected area with dramatic rock formations, lakes, ridges, and a national historical shrine. There’s free parking just off the main road, and the restrooms are well maintained.

Offers mountain biking trails and hiking paths just outside of the city.

Small peninsula with a lighthouse and a massive volcanic rock in the sea. Parking is easy. The perfect spot to watch Puffins.

Breathtaking views, amazing cliffs and beautiful blue water. Perfect place to see puffins, very easy walk, great views from different viewpoints. Wind and sea, arches and black sand in one frame, raw and incredible. One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. 🐧

Dyrhólaey is a 120-meter high peninsula with steep cliffs, a huge natural arch, and a lighthouse that sits at the top. From there you can see black sand beaches, Reynisdrangar sea stacks, and sometimes puffins nesting in summer. It’s volcanic, raw and beautiful.

A cute national park featuring bushwalking trails and a beautiful lake.

Tha Pai Hot Springs, offers a relaxing and rejuvenating experience in a beautiful natural setting. Located within the Huai Nam Dang National Park, the springs feature a series of pools with varying temperatures, from comfortably warm to nearly boiling. The top pools are too hot for bathing, but the lower ones provide perfect spots to soak and relax. Entry costs around 300 Baht, and there are amenities like toilets and changing rooms on-site. If you want to avoid crowds, try to arrive early.