Kenya’s Big Five Safari Guide

The Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — are the stars of Kenya’s wildlife scene. Here’s where to find them all.

Where to Spot Them

• Lions: Masai Mara & Tsavo.
• Leopards: Samburu & Nakuru.
• Elephants: Amboseli’s herds are world-famous.
• Buffaloes: Common across most reserves.
• Rhinos: Protected in Ol Pejeta and Lake Nakuru.

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