Kenya Safari Guide
Kenya has been the communal face of Africa for a very long time. The setting for boundless wildlife documentaries and home to the Masai Mara and the classic image of lions stalking wildebeests on green plains, Kenya has many less well-known attractions. It offers visitors a variety of chances to discover a landscape as diverse as its wildlife.
Kenya is home to many endangered species that have a safe home on the remote Laikipia Plateau, while the harsh desert environment of the Samburu National Reserve offers rewarding game viewing in a wild and little-visited part of the country. Elsewhere, steamy beaches in this area close to the Equator give way to high altitude plains, and ancient mountain ranges overlook salt lakes flooded with pink flamingos.
Mount Kenya, the country’s highest point at over 5,000 meters, is one of the few places with snow. Kenya’s fascinating culture is another feature of this complex country and the various tribes are confident, friendly and proud of their country.
From Nairobi, the capital, safaris visit the Maasai Mara reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migrations, and Amboseli National Park, offering the best views of Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro with a height of 5,895m.
Kenya’s climate varies from place to place, it is usually cool during the nights and early morning time in the inner areas and at higher places. The rainy season is from March/April to May/June, short rains also occur from October to November/December. The hottest months are normally February and March.
Kenya’s rich diversity of wildlife means that no two experiences in the wild are ever the same. Visitors to Kenya can experience and see different things everytime they come back.
In a single trip to Kenya, you can visit tropical forests, beautiful beaches, and hot deserts, Climb Mountains and explore the wild. Here in Kenya, it is possible to plan a safari that combines adventure and relaxation, luxury and natural simplicity.
The diversity of game in Kenya is simply astonishing. From the big five to the small five, Kenya’s game parks, reserves and other wildlife protection areas host some of the wildest game thus the reason why this is the number one home for the safari. Dotted in their unique landscapes and geographical features, an array of game ensues.
The peak of Kenya’s wildlife is the annual Wildebeest Migration at the Maasai Mara, it happens between mid-August and late October. This is the best example of wild nature at its best as hundreds of thousands of wildebeests, zebras, Thomson’s gazelles, topi and elands are passing by.
For absolute excitement, the simple idea of being on or inside water is unbeatable. For a wide variety of water sports the Kenya’s wild rivers, lakes and the expansive Indian Ocean offer you the perfect opportunity for both motorized and non-motorized water sports. If you prefer the charm of water to dry land, on your holiday Kenya has a good mixture of over and under water activities you could dive into.
For traveling Golfers wanting to tee off in one of Kenya’s many world class golf courses makes a perfect break from a safari. The weather in Kenya is ideal for golf all year round making it one of the world’s top golfing destinations.
Golf is one of the world’s best travelling sports. It offers players the chance to relax and unwind in a natural environment while participating in a highly competitive game.
A traveler seeking a diverse range of golf courses, combined with world class standards and service, Kenya is the perfect choice.
Kenya’s courses offer international golfing standards and some of the world’s finest design and landscaping. Our golf and country clubs have the best facilities in the region and high quality service built on Kenya’s reputation for welcoming warmth.
Kenya’s amazing landscapes especially on the Rift Valley and Central Kenya are riddled with adventure trails. On an unconquerable range of 4 weeks journey trail, come and experience how it feels to be on a quest of the real Kenya and the rest of the world.
After you have seen Kenya’s top safari destinations, the cities and towns keep the action going with buzzing bars and nightclubs, where you could dance the night away as you enjoy drinks with your new friends.
These popular sites are loved because of the interesting story behind their existence or the noble course that go on in these places that make them popular. If you would like to see the mighty elephant being rehabilitated and fed through a milk bottle, then the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Sanctuary is the place to go to.
Once, chimpanzees used to be caged and tortured, some hunted and killed for meat, not until the Chimpanzee sanctuary at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. These popular sites are the places to visit if you would like specific rehabilitated wild animal stories.
Kenya is proud to be home to 6 unique world heritage sites identified by The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Clustered in different categories, these sites have been identified precisely because of their cultural, historical, natural and archaeological value. These world heritage sites combine to form the ultimate quintessence of the nation.
The conservancy model of conservation was adopted in Kenya’s wildlife protection areas in order to create co-existence between wildlife and livestock of communities living near tourism attractions. Many conservancies can be described as playgrounds for both wild and domesticated animals to interact as they roam wildly.
A conservancy safari in Kenya is unique because on horseback, or walking or while biking, you get the most up close and personal experience with the wildlife you love.
The experience is extra ordinarily unforgettable. You can also experience some of the most endangered wildlife species with the help of professionally trained guides. At last, tourists are also given a chance to visit local community projects that the conservancy is involved in. This comes as a unique chance to interact with local community cultures and perhaps make friends.