Overview
Kenya is one of the top and best destinations in East Africa. It is a home of so many endangered wildlife that you wouldn’t find in the rest of the world. Kenya has over 8 National parks and game reserves and is endowed with beautiful glaciers and landscape. Not forgetting the Great Rift Valley too. Kenya is blessed with one of the most popular national parks which is the Masai Mara were the famous annual beast migration takes place around June-September. Wildlife including Gazelles, wildbeasts, Zebras and so much more get to Migrate from Serengeti which is in Tanzania and move to Masai Mara in search for Water and greener pastures. The park also boasts of the big Five too.
The Amboseli national park also is the second best wildlife touristic destination in Kenya. Its boasts of its large herd of Elephants and the Chyulu hills which comprises of hundreds of volcanic Cones.
If you are a person that loves to know more about culture, Sambura Conservation Reserve is ideal as it is a home to the Sambura People and their interesting Culture.
The Meru National Park reserve found in the central part of Kenya is also a good option for wildlife viewing not forgetting the the Lewa Down’s conservation which is one of the best reserves to view Rhinos.
The Lake Nakuru National park is also a park to look forward to as it comprises of the famous Lake Nakuru that is a home of over a million bird species not forgetting that it is a feeding ground of over a hundred flamingoes that feed on the dead algaes on the lake shores.
There is so much more to look forward to when visiting Kenya as it has very many touristic destinations but most importantly to would be sad if you visited Kenya and didn’t visit the famous Kenyan Beaches on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
Below is a classification of what tour you can probably book in Kenya
The Classic Kenya Safari; This will give you an up-close and personal insight of Kenya’s National parks, Glaciers and Landscapes ,not forgetting the different rich culture the country has to offer.
Premier Kenya Safari; This is ideal for people that have less time, elderly people or basically people that just want to enjoy a luxury ,People that don’t want to sit long hours on the road by taking a domestic flight.
Kenya Beach Holidays; This gives you the client to combine both a safari in any national park and concluding it with a refreshing beach holiday at the shores.
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Where to Visit and Activities to do in Kenya.
The Masai Mara
The Masai Mara is one of the most popular touristic destinations in East Africa. It is a home to the Big Five, The annual Beast Migration, a home to the Masai and very other wildlife species.
Mara as it is referred to by the locals is a home to over 95 mammals and bird species too. It has animals like the Masai lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Leopards, Elephants and so much more. It is a 4-5 hour’s drive from Nairobi the capital city of Kenya and if you are using a domestic flight, it can take you approximately 40 minutes.
The best time to visit Kenya is during December to February as it is a an ideal time if you want to spot the big cats .The annual Beast migration which is one of the great wonders of the world takes place between June-September the dry months of the Year.
The Activities to take part in in Mara include; Game viewing, Bush Breakfasts for couples on honeymoon, Picnics, Photography, Cultural visits to the Masai
The Amboseli National park.
This is a popular national park and was named amboseli by the masai living around it meaning ‘Salty dust’ ’The reserve is a home to a huge population of Wildlife including the big cats; Leopards, Lions, Cheetahs, Elephants, Zebras and so much more. You can get to do some bird watching too as the park has different bird species. During rainy seasons, the roads get so slippery and during the dry seasons, the roads get so dusty. There are also different lodges to stay depending on your budget.
Tsavo National park
This is the largest National park in Kenya and notably the oldest. The Park was divided into two; Tsavo west and Tsavo East. It was also named after the Tsavo River.
Tsavo East is popular for its large population Of Elephants, the luggard falls that flow into the Crocodile pool, the mutanda rock and so much more. The park is a home to Lions, Leopards, rhinos, elephants, gazelles, Zebras and so much more.
Tsavo West on the other hand is a birders haven with different bird species. Not forgetting their large number of hippos and crocodiles.
It can be accessed by both Air, road and Rail transport too.
There are also different lodges to stay in depending on your budget.
Other Destinations to Visit in Kenya
Lake Nakuru National Park
The Lake Nakuru National park is also a park to look forward to as it comprises of the famous Lake Nakuru that is a home of over a million bird species not forgetting that it is a feeding ground of over a hundred flamingoes that feed on the dead algae on the lake shores.
Nairobi City Tours
Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya and is rich with historic history. This is where the British during the colonial times had set up their Capital .you can get to visit different museums like the Karen Blixen Museum to learn more about the pre historical times and culture of Kenya.
You can also get to visit the Nairobi National Park which is a home to different wildlife.
Visit Mombasa
Mombasa is the second largest capital in Kenya and its rich and diverse in Culture as it has, Arab culture, Kenyan, Portuguese and Indian culture. You get to learn different cultures, buy the finest spices from the Arabs and Portuguese, Visit Fort Jesus, Visit the Diani beach plus a lot more.
Where to stay
It would be ideal for you to stay in a safari camp as most of them have magnificent views of the parks. These safari camps have the best service too and serve both continental and intercontinental dishes.
There are also mid-range and budget lodges, all these are set up to match your budget.
Requirements for accessing Kenya
A valid Passport
A resident permit
A yellow fever vaccination certificate
You a advised to make a photocopy of your travel documents prior to the trip.
A Kenyan visa. This can be got online prior to your safari or you can opt to get it at the Kenyan Embassy in your country.