Kenya safaris offer breathtaking natural beauty, cultural experiences, game-watching, and the spectacular Wildebeest Migration. It’s no surprise that it’s the origin of safari travel! A Kenya safari will not disappoint. From witnessing the wildebeest herds in the Masai Mara, Amboseli’s elephant herds, and Mountain Kilimanjaro to cultural interactions in Samburu, Kenya is one of the top safari destinations in Africa. Furthermore, you may easily combine our Kenya safari excursions with gorilla-trekking experiences in Uganda or Rwanda, or a beach vacation overlooking the warm Indian Ocean’s blue seas and fluttering palm trees.
What is the best time to Visit Kenya?
The best time to visit Kenya is from June to October. In these months, there is little rain and the temperatures are moderate. Kenya’s beaches, on the other hand, are a popular year-round beach vacation destination. Most Kenya safari destinations are at their finest between January and the end of March. The weather is pleasant and largely dry, and game-watching is excellent. A visit during the rainy season, from mid-March to June, then again between November and December, is also recommended. You’ll escape peak-season crowds and benefit from reduced off-season safari lodge rates in Kenya
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Safari activities on your Kenya safaris
A safari game drive in Africa entails navigating the protected regions in search of wildlife in a safari vehicle. Kenyan safari game drives are characterized by fascinating wildlife sightings, as well as breathtaking landscapes and spectacular views. Game drives are done in 4X4 custom-built safari vehicles, with competent and experienced safari guides.
The cars have an open-roof to provide visitors with uninterrupted views of the wilderness. Game drives are mainly done in the early mornings and late evenings. This is when the predators and grazers are active. Game drives are done in all the national parks in Kenya except for Mount Kilimanjaro. Expect close encounters with the big 5, amazing bird species on your game drives on your Kenya safaris.
Kenya’s strategic location on the Equator, as well as its diverse landscapes, provide ideal climatic conditions and opportunities for both short and long hiking excursions. From gentle strolls through woods, National Parks, and communities to strenuous ascents to summits and mountain peaks.
Hiking safaris in Kenya will not only provide you with fantastic hiking experiences, but will also take you through stunning landscapes such as montane forests, wide valleys, waterfalls, and animals. Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya offer more technical hikes. One needs to be in good physical condition for an enjoyable hiking experience. Hells’ gate, Ngong hills and Mount Longonot offer short hikes.
Kenya is a premier birding sanctuary, ranking among the best in Africa. It is favored by its different ecosystems, which provide perfect breeding grounds for the different bird species. More than 1,100 bird species have been recorded, including migratory birds, woodland birds, aquatic birds, endangered species, and, endemics. After Tanzania and DR Congo, it is the third African country with the most avian variety (a list includes two of the world’s biggest birds, the Common and Somali Ostriches). Additionally, Kenya is home to a variety of raptors, turacos, bee-eaters, flamingos, and parrots, to name a few. Birding in Kenya is done everywhere, although the most rewarding birding places are the country’s notable national parks and wildlife reserves. As a result, birders discover more intriguing attractions such as plentiful wildlife and breathtaking surroundings.
A walking safari in Kenya allows you to immerse yourself in nature without noise and the confines of a vehicle. Walking safaris in Amboseli provide views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Walking safaris are prohibited in most national parks and reserves. These include Masai Mara Reserve, Samburu, and Tsavo. Walking safaris are permitted and rising in popularity in surrounding conservancies, and wildlife concessions. These safaris focus on the smallest things in the savanna, such as flora and fauna, footsteps, culture, and terrain. Although big mammals are rarely seen on a walking safari, the experience of being on foot in the bush is unrivaled. Walking safaris are offered by a few camps and places in Kenya.
Boat tours in Kenya take in national parks, reserves, and unprotected regions along the Indian Ocean’s coast, rivers, and lakes. Boat cruises are a great way to relax while viewing the wildlife, birds, and panoramic views when on safari. A boat trip allows those on birding expeditions to observe aquatic birds. If you are considering an African safari to Kenya, a boat cruise should be on your itinerary.
Embark on an awe-inspiring adventure during your Kenya Safari as you witness the breathtaking phenomenon of whale migrations at Watamu Beach. With each passing year, these gentle giants grace the Kenyan coastline, captivating visitors with their majestic presence. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Indian Ocean as you witness the awe-inspiring sight of humpback and sperm whales gracefully breaching the surface. This captivating safari activity offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature’s wonders, leaving you with cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Safari Destinations on your Kenya Safari
Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Kenya’s premier safari destination is the Maasai Mara. It is located in Kenya’s southwest, bordering Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. The Mara is famous for its appealing savannah scenery and is home to Africa’s biggest concentration of wildlife. If you wish to witness huge cats, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and other large mammals, Maasai Mara is your ultimate destination!
This is the most famous adventure in Mara. Every year between July and October, millions of grazers, predominantly wildebeest, cross the Mara River from Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park in pursuit of rich green pastures and water. The migration is undoubtedly the most exciting sight visitors to the reserve will see. Masai Mara should be at the top of your list. Do not miss out on the great Maasai cultural experiences; go to a Maasai boma and learn about their culture, dances, and cuisine.
Lake Nakuru national park
Welcome to Kenya’s birdwatching paradise. Lake Nakuru National Park is located near Nakuru town, just a few hours from Nairobi. The park is famous for its swarms of pink flamingos that assemble around the lake. Other bird species are present in the park. The park offers breathtaking views of the Eastern rift valley escarpment, the vast Lake Nakuru, and a scattered savannah environment sprinkled with Euphorbia trees.
Lake Nakuru is also a haven for endangered white and black rhinos, as well as Rothschild’s Giraffes. Leopards, Lions, impalas, bushbucks, and baboons are among the other animal species that may be seen at Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy bird watching, wildlife viewing, and sightseeing in Lake Nakuru National Park. Visit the Park’s excellent campsites and hotels for a pleasant safari stay and delectable meals.
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve, located in the arid area of Northern Kenya, is one of Kenya’s top distinctive safari destinations. The reserve is surrounded by rough vegetation and is located near Buffalo Springs National Park on the banks of the River Ewaso Ng’iro. Although Samburu is a reserve, it provides visitors with rewarding safari experiences. In addition to big numbers of wildlife, the reserve is home to several of Kenya’s unique animal species. The Samburu’s “special five” are the Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gravy Zebras, Gerenuk, and Beisa Oryx. For birders, Samburu is home to approximately 450 documented bird species.
The Samburu people, who are traditionally nomadic pastoralists, also live in the reserve. The Ewaso Ng’iro river, offers water for its animals. The Samburu are a nice people with a unique way of life. The majority of them are safari guides in the Samburu nature reserve. Expect to enjoy amazing wildlife sightings, birdwatching, cultural interactions, thrilling camel rides, and many other activities when visiting Samburu National Park.
Mount Kenya national park
Mount Kenya National Park is located atop Mount Kenya, Kenya’s second-highest peak and the third-highest in Africa. Mount Kenya National Park provides breathtaking views of the peak and its surrounding scenery. It is covered in bamboo and African rosewood woods. Leopards, elephants, duikers, elands, waterbucks, and gigantic forest pigs are among the game that lives in the park. Furthermore, Mount Kenya is home to over 130 documented bird species, which is amazing for bird watchers. Hiking, nature walks and sightseeing, game drives, and bird viewing are all possible on a safari to the Park.
Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park, located just south of the city center, is filled with an array of wildlife and birds. The Park offers two ways to see wildlife: on a game drive within the park and on a safari stroll across the canopied bridge. Expect to see buffaloes, gazelles, lions, zebras, giraffes, leopards, warthogs, and over 400 different bird species. Visiting Nairobi National Park is a fascinating experience when combined with a city tour through the great landmarks, beautiful hotels, and lodges in Nairobi city.
Amboseli national park
Amboseli National Park is a renowned safari destination in Kenya. The Park is located in southern Kenya and is well-known for two things. One, the Park is home to the greatest elephant populations. Two, Amboseli gives the most breathtaking views of Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro. Furthermore, the Park contains five distinct environments that frequently awe visitors. They include the lake’s dry bed, grasslands, woods, and marshes with sulfur springs. The Park also provides travelers with the opportunity to engage in cultural interactions with the Maasai who live on the park’s edges.
Tsavo National Park
Tsavo National Park is one of Kenya’s oldest national parks. It is located in the semi-arid terrain near Voi town in Taita-Taveta County in south-eastern Kenya. The Park has the biggest protected area measuring around 13,747 square kilometers. The Park is known as the personification of wilderness, with its rocky hills, marshes, dormant volcanoes, a bed of volcanic rocks, and natural springs. The park is separated into two sections: Tsavo East, which is largely savannah and semi-arid grasslands, and Tsavo West, which is mostly mountainous and savannah woods. Tsavo has a diverse assortment of animal species including lions, elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards, giraffes, hippos, gerenuks, waterbucks, cheetahs, oryxes, lesser kudus, and vervet monkeys. Tsavo National Park visitors will be astonished by the number of bird species (approximately 500) that reside in the park.
Meru national park
Although this park is one of Kenya’s lesser-known national parks, it has a lot to offer. Meru National Park is roughly 350 kilometers east of Nairobi. The Park contains a vast unspoiled expanse of dry grassland, rolling hills, and riverine ecosystems that are home to a variety of wild game and birds. Meru is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, reedbucks, giraffes, cheetahs, gazelles, zebras, hartebeests, lions, leopards, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and jackals. Furthermore, birdwatchers will be surprised by the Park’s 427 known bird species. Snake enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that pythons, cobras, puff adders, and more, are found in Meru.
Aberdare National park
Aberdare National Park, with its steep wooded gorges and vast moorland grassland, is home to a variety of wild animals, primates, and birds. The park is located in central Kenya’s Aberdare Mountain range. Elephants, leopards, spotted hyenas, black rhinos, buffaloes, warthogs, olive baboons, and black and white colobus monkeys are common wildlife in Aberdare. African golden cats, civet cats, serval cats, blue-duikers, Giant Forest pigs, and Bongos are more of wildlife species in the park. Aberdare is also home to over 250 documented bird species, including Sparrow Hawks, Sunbirds, Plovers, and Eagles.
Kenya's Coast
Kenya’s shoreline is another popular safari destination. Kenya’s coastline, guarded by an offshore coral barrier in Mombasa, provides breathtaking beaches and tropical waters, as well as a variety of activities such as snorkeling, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, and kite surfing. Kenya’s coastline is frequently swamped by groups of families, vacationers, adventure seekers, and honeymooners. Visitors to Mombasa will enjoy a variety of perfect lodges, hotels, and Airbnbs. The most popular coastal destinations include Diani, which is around 19 kilometers south of Fort Jesus in Mombasa. Wasini Marine National Park, Wasini Island located south of Diani, are two of the destination’s most renowned beaches. Diani is also one of Africa’s greatest snorkeling destinations.
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