Kenya’s incredible appeal comes from its combination of outstanding wildlife, breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches, first rate accommodations, and most of all hospitable and happy people.
The country’s contrasting landscapes offer visitors plenty to do and see during their trip.
The dramatic escarpments of the Great Rift Valley and numerous picturesque lakes are mesmerizing. Kenya is also home to lush tropical rainforests, vast arid lands and a splendid coastline, boasting beautiful coral reefs and a wide variety of colorful fish waiting to be discovered. Over seventy tribal groups reside in Kenya, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to experience tribal life, visit traditional villages, see ancestral dances, etc. Ancient artifacts and handicrafts are readily sold in tourist areas.
The numerous national parks and reserves occupy over eight percent of Kenya’s surface, making wildlife easily accessible. The big five (elephants, rhinos, buffalos, leopards and lions), can be seen in Masai Mara and Amboseli National Parks, among others. In the remote area of Samburu, you’ll come across animal species found nowhere else in Africa Kenya’s birdlife is just as spectacular and prolific. A great number of species can be found around the Rift Valley lakes of Naivasha, Nakuru and Baringo.
Modern facilities are available in tourist areas. You can find a wide choice of accommodations, ranging from excellent bush camps and comfortable beach lodging to first class hotels in the large cities.
This luxurious safari includes a variety of diverse eco-systems with ever changing terrain and topography. Locations visited include Meru National Park offering some of the less regularly sighted animals like oryx, lesser kudu, duiker, dik-dik and over 300 species of birds have been recorded. It is here that Elsa the famous lion from the book and movie ‘Born Free’ lived out the latter part of her life and is buried. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is one of Kenya’s original ranches which not only boasts phenomenal conservations success, but also works closely with local communities by providing employment, schools and clinics. Incorporated in the conservancy is the highly respected Ngare Sergoi Rhino Sanctuary.
Finally the most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. The undeniable highlight of the Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and eland can also be spotted in the reserve.
This unique safari incorporates the highlights of Kenya and includes Amboseli National Park famous for its large herds of elephants and the stunning back drop of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Aberdare National Park was created to protect the forested slopes and moors of the Aberdare Mountains, the peaks of which soar to 3930m (12,893 ft.) and deep valleys are home to cascading streams and rivers. The park has elephant, lion, rhino, black leopard and the very elusive bongo antelope that lives in the high bamboo forest. Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and is also home to a sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees. Also visited is the famous Mount Kenya Safari Club and the nearby William Holden animal sanctuary.
Finally the most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. The undeniable highlight of the Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and eland can also be spotted in the reserve.
This affordable safari focusses on the most famous wildlife park in Kenya, namely the Masai Mara National Reserve which offers the largest abundance of animals in the entire country, and arguably in Africa. The undeniable highlight of the Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and eland can also be spotted in the reserve.