Wildlife

The Big Five in Kenya

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. For each one, see the parks and reserves where our checked sources record it — with the source shown for every place.

Lion
6 places: Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo West National Park, Meru National Park
Leopard
6 places: Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Mount Kenya, Aberdare National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Meru National Park
Elephant
9 places: Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East, Samburu, Mount Kenya, Aberdare National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Meru National Park, Mount Elgon National Park
Buffalo
6 places: Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Naivasha, Aberdare National Park, Tsavo West National Park
Rhino
7 places: Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Mount Kenya, Aberdare National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Meru National Park

Lion

Leopard

Elephant

Buffalo

Rhino