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Southern Rift Valley is a region of Kenya, part of the Great Rift Valley which extends through several countries.
The new higher-speed standard gauge railway, or SGR for short, runs between the coastal city of Mombasa to Nairobi with stops in Voi, Mtito Andei, Kibwezi, Emali and Athi River.
Read in the guideSome of the main trunk roads of Kenya pass along the rift valley so travel in this region is relatively straightforward.
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Embu is in the Southern Rift Valley region of Kenya. It is located on the south-eastern slopes of the Mount Kenya massif.
Isiolo is a city in Kenya.
Kerugoya is in Central Kenya in the Southern Rift Valley region.
Kiambu is a major town and the capital of Kiambu County, located just north of Nairobi in Kenya. Sitting at a high elevation, it features a cool, lush climate and is deeply characterized by rolling green hills covered in sprawling tea and coffee plantations.
Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano near the centre of Kenya, about 150 km north of Nairobi. At 5,300 m (17,400 ft) it is Africa's second highest mountain, after Kilimanjaro.
Machakos, nicknamed Macha, is a town in the Southern Rift Valley.
Meru is in the Southern Rift Valley region of Kenya. It is located on the north-eastern slopes of Mount Kenya massif.
Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru is best known as a birder's paradise mainly due to the huge population of flamingos
Nanyuki is in Southern Rift Valley, north-west of Mount Kenya. Nanyuki is a bustling town straddling the Equator and serving as the main gateway to Mount Kenya National Park, the Laikipia Plateau, and several wildlife conservancies.
Narok is in the Southern Rift Valley.
Nyeri is in Southern Rift Valley.
Nyahururu is in the Southern Rift Valley in Kenya.
Aberdare National Park is a 767-km² national park in the central highlands west of Mount Kenya, 180 km from Nairobi
Amboseli National Park is in Kenya. This park is known for its herds of elephants.
Hell's Gate National Park lies south of Lake Naivasha in Kenya.
small, but has a good variety of wildlife (apart from birdlife) including rhino (both black and white), buffalo, lion, leopard, eland and more common plains game such as impala and zebra
Maasai Mara National Reserve is in the southwest of Kenya. The Maasai Mara is a national reserve belonging to the Maasai people and administered by the local county councils.
Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano near the centre of Kenya, about 150 km north of Nairobi. At 5,300 m (17,400 ft) it is Africa's second highest mountain, after Kilimanjaro.
Mount Longonot National Park is in the Southern Rift Valley of Kenya.
Nairobi National Park is the closest national park to Nairobi in Kenya. It is a half-hour drive from the city, making it a good destination for a day trip.
one of Kenya's most important wildlife conservation areas, it is particularly known for its rhinoceroses
Tsavo East National Park is in the Southern Rift Valley of Kenya. Tsavo East is more popular than its slightly smaller brother, Tsavo West National Park, due to its proximity to Mombasa and its drier, more barren landscape that makes wildlife easier to spot.
Tsavo West National Park is in the Southern Rift Valley of Kenya. Tsavo West hosts fewer visitors than its slightly larger brother, Tsavo East National Park, because its hilly landscape and thicker vegetation makes animals harder to see.
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Nature & adventureAs of 2023 the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves is made up of 738 reserves in 134 countries of which 22 are transboundary.
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Nature & adventureThe Ramsar sites are wetlands designated as of international importance; many are of great interest to birdwatchers. Some are easy to visit while others are destinations for wilderness backpacking.
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Nature & adventureThe national parks system of Kenya is maintained by the Kenya Wildlife Service. There are two main types of terrestrial protected areas in Kenya: national parks, and national reserves.
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Nature & adventureSafaris are perhaps the greatest tourism draw in Africa and the highlight for many visitors. The term safari in popular use refers to overland travel to view the stunning African wildlife, particularly on savanna.
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