Among the less common animals to be found in Tsavo are the fringe-eared Oryx, the Gerenuk and Hunter's hartebeest. In addition to lion, leopard and cheetah, caracal and hyena are also to be found. The snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro rising above a saucer of clouds, dominates every aspect of Amboseli, and forms a backdrop to an impressive display of wildlife with its population of lion, elephant, leopard, cheetah, buffalo and other Savannah game. A photographer's paradise. Mount Kenya Mount Kenya is the country's highest mountain.
Most visitors are content with marvelling at the mountains beauty from a distance.
For the more adventurous, the lesser peaks of the mountains can be conquered without much difficulty. However this does require a certain degree of fitness as the air towards the top is quite thin. It would be advisable to consult your physician beforehand. An attempt to reach the summit is only recommended to seasoned climbers. Just an hour's drive from Nairobi, Naivasha is one of the gems in a necklace of Rift Valley Lakes.