Filming locations in Kenya
Cinematic Travel Guide

Kenya

42 filming locations across Kenya

Walk through the romantic golden savannas of the Maasai Mara, the real-world stage of "Out of Africa" and the inspiration for Disney's "The Lion King".

Climate

Tropical with warm days and cool nights

Best time to visit

July to October (Great Migration)

Iconic filming hotspots

  • Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Hell's Gate National Park (Pride Lands)
  • Great Rift Valley
  • Mombasa Old Town

Filmed here

Out of AfricaThe Constant GardenerThe Lion KingTomb Raider: The Cradle of Life

Explore Kenya through film

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