Nairobi Mini Orphanage recorded the highest number of tourists in Kenya after a record 455,550 tourists visited the conservation site, according to the latest statistics from the Annual Tourism Sector Performance Report 2024 by the Tourism Research Institute. According to the latest statistics, Kenya has managed to bounce back from the setbacks that had stifled the tourism industry to record an impressive growth in the sector. The world's only national park within a major city, the Nairobi National Park, came second, recording a total of 431,165 visitors within the year, with the KWS attributing the impressive growth in numbers to collaborative conservation efforts. Lake Nakuru National Park ranked third, attracting a total of 293,107 visitors.
The park is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, particularly its iconic flamingoes that draw both local and international tourists.
Tourists pet giraffes at Nairobi Animal Orphanage Travel Moran ''With Nairobi Orphanage, Nairobi National Park, and Kisumu Impala Sanctuary leading the charts, the numbers speak volumes about the growing love for our parks and the success of collaborative conservation efforts,'' KWS noted. Nairobi Safari Walk and Amboseli National Park secured the fourth and fifth positions, with 286,165 and 266,102 visitors, respectively, during the period.
Tsavo East National Park, Hell's Gate National Park, Kisite Marine Park, and Tsavo West National Park followed closely in positions six through ten, showing an improved number of visits and solidifying their status as leading tourist destinations. Why Flock in Numbers According to the data, holiday and leisure accounted for the largest share of visits to the parks, with 44.2 per cent of visitors citing it as their main reason for entry.
