Kenya
Kenya is the original home of safaris, offering a wealth of wildlife, incredible landscapes, cultural encounters and tropical beaches. The Masai Mara National Reserve teems with wildlife, famously known for the Great Migration, a phenomenal natural spectacle of roughly 2 million wildebeest, zebra, gazelle following the annual summer rains and new grasses. Dramatic encounters with predators can be witnessed on the open plains. The Mara River Crossing takes place generally around early August to mid-September, again mid-October to early November on their return south. Timing is never guaranteed, the weather patterns and cycles of the rainy and dry seasons have a great influence on the wildlife movement. It is a bucket list attraction as one witness’ life and death struggles as herds of animals “run the gauntlet” crossing the river. Other parks such as Samburu, Amboseli, Tsavo, Lake Nakuru offer their unique attractions of natural beauty and outstanding wildlife. Kenya is Big 5 territory with healthy populations of elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and birdlife. A visit to an authentic Maasai village to learn about the culture of these indigenous people is an enlightening experience. Kenya offers a variety of accommodation from child-friendly lodges, large hotels, intimate tented camps, elegant bush home to romantic hideaways. The luxurious accommodation offers a high standard of service and amenities. Kenya is a destination easily combinable with countries such as Tanzania, Gorillas in Rwanda, ending with a relaxing beach treat along the warm Indian Ocean.
Highlights
Masai Mara National Reserve – abundant wildlife, annual Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra & gazelle, Mara River Crossing, Big 5 territory, game drives in open 4×4 in private concessions, pop up minivans in national parks, game walks, hot air ballooning.
Samburu National Reserve –situated in the Rift Valley Province, large predators, elephant, rare northern specialist species, Grevy zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk, Beisa Oryx, game drives.
Amboseli National Park – Herds of large tusked elephant, amazing wildlife, four of the Big 5 (no rhino), overlooked by snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, local Maasai villages, game drives.
Tsavo National Park – The largest park in Kenya, divided into Tsavo East & Tsavo West, East is wild & uncrowded, generally flat with dry lava plains, home to Yatta Plateau, Lugard Falls, Galana River and red-tinged elephants, largest remaining big tusker elephant are found here. West is lush, mountainous with boggy swamps including Lake Jipe & Mzima Springs, colourful array of birds, excellent sightings of large mammals, Black Rhino, Cape Buffalo, leopard, Maasai/Maneless lion, Maasai giraffe, plains game, game drives.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Not-For-Profit Wildlife Conservancy in Central Kenya’s Laikipia County between foothills of Aberdares & Mount Kenya, over 10,000 mammals including Great Apes, Black Rhino and the last two remaining Northern White Rhino in the world, Big 5 territory, game drives
Lake Naivasha – highest elevation point of the Kenyan Rift Valley, 2 hours from Nairobi, freshwater lake home to hippo, birdlife, game. Close to Hell’s Gate National Park and Mount Longonot, zebra, buffalo, giraffe graze along its rim and floor. Hell’s Gate National; walks along the surface of the ancient tributary, hiking, nature trails, day and night game drives, cycling.
Lake Nakuru – Part of Rift Valley soda lake, thousands of pink flamingos, black and white rhinos, resident big cats lion, cheetah, leopard, plains game, game drives, game walks.
The Maasai Tribe – indigenous, semi-nomadic group, distinct customs and traditions, known for decorative beadwork, competitive jumping while singing and dancing in red attire, live near many National Parks
Beaches of Kenya – Long coastline of sandy beaches stretching along the Indian Ocean, peaceful and scenically beautiful, water sports. Quaint “Lamu Island” with pedestrian-friendly streets, transport by donkey, dhow boats.
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Rough Climate Guide
Best Time: June to October, January to February.(All parks busy)
High Season: July to November, January and February (Some of the parks get crowded especially the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru)
Wet Season: March to May (Peak of Wet Season-long rains, some lodges in high rainfall areas close). November to December (short rains)
Best Weather: June to October (Little to no rainfall)
Subject to climate change and beyond our control
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