Kajiado

Indulge into a rich combination of wildlife, savannah grasslands, woodlands, and forests right at the southern tip of the majestic Rift valley. Discover the rich natural & diverse tourism gems like Amboseli National Park or take an exploratory hike at Ngong Hills.

Bordered by Tanzania to the southwest, Kajiado County is a marvel that’s hosts more than 700,000 Kenyan citizens within the county. Although Kajiado was a native land for the Maasai community, today the county is almost evenly occupied by almost every ethnic group in Kenya including experts. Nyiri Desert, Lake Magadi, and Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site are also located in this county adding to its rich tourism resources.

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Amboseli National Park

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Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

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About

Located 80km south of Nairobi, Kajiado County occupies well over 21,292km2 of Kenya’s total landmass. Its name is derived from a common Maasai word ‘Orkejuado’ which means ‘the long river’ in reference to a seasonal river that flows west of Kajiado town. The main economic activities in Kajiado County include pastoralism, livestock herding, tourism, and agriculture. Agricultural activities are mostly …

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How to Get There Since it’s bounded by some of the most developed counties in Kenya like Nairobi, Machakos, Nakuru, and Kiambu; getting to Kajiado and most of its tows is very easy. The Nairobi-Arusha road which cuts through Kajiado is the main route for the county. The road turns right off the Nairobi-Mombasa highway just after the southern edge …

Kajiado