Kenya safari : Kenya is an East African country which is bordered by Uganda to the west, Tanzania to the south and Ethiopia to the north. During safaris to Kenya, there are numerous wildlife species which can be seen and the country also has beautiful scenery, diverse cultures and many destinations which can be visited through the year.
The Indian ocean is also part of the attractions found in Kenya and there are many beaches found in the coastal areas like Malindi, Diani beach and also Mombasa. Beach holidays can be done around these areas around the white sand beaches, coral reefs among other places.
The Great Rift Valley can also be seen during a Kenya safari and lakes such as Lake Victoria, Lake Turkana and Lake Naivasha among others. Many activities are carried out along these lakes such as canoeing, boat rides, fishing, bird watching among others.
Cultures which tourists can interact with during their safaris around Kenya include the Maasai people, the kikuyu, the Turkana among others, and during the cultural tours, tourists get to learn more about the way of life of the locals and their culture and traditions.
Safari parks around Kenya
Kenya is a destination which is famous for wildlife viewing and there are many places where safaris can be done and these include;
Masai Mara national reserve
Masai Mara national reserve is found in the south western part of Kenya and it is a destination where the wildebeest migration can be seen during a safari.
The wildebeest migration in Kenya takes place annually and during a Kenya safari, over 2 million wildebeests can be seen as they graze around the savannah plains of Masai Mara national reserve around August, September and October.
Many other wildlife species including the big five such as elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalos are found in the Masai Mara national reserve. Wildlife species which can be seen during game viewing around Masai Mara reserve include gazelles, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, giraffes, antelopes, elands, gerenuks, oryx among others which can be seen during different months of the year.
Safari activities which are carried out during safaris around Masai Mara national reserve include hot air balloon safaris, game drives, nature walks or walking safaris, bird watching, cultural tours among others.
Amboseli national park
Kenya safaris are also done in Amboseli national park which offers amazing wildlife viewing experiences all year around and views of the highest mountain in Africa which is Mount Kilimanjaro.
Amboseli national park is home to numerous wildlife species including many elephants which can be seen during safaris, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, jackals, hyenas, warthogs, kudu, dik dik, leopards, cheetahs, lions and many others.
Game drives are among the activities which can be carried out during safaris in Kenya and other experiences at the destination include cultural tours, nature walks, bird watching among other excursions.
Lake Nakuru national park
Lake Nakuru national park is a place in Kenya for wildlife viewing during safaris around the country and many wildlife species are found at the destination.
Wildlife species found in Lake Nakuru national park include black rhinos and white rhinos, buffalos, zebras, elands, waterbucks, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippos as well as a variety of bird species like flamingos which can be seen along the shores of Lake Nakuru.
Game drives in the morning or afternoon, nature walks and bird watching are among the activities which are carried out on safaris around Lake Nakuru national park.
Tsavo national park
Tsavo national park consists of Tsavo west national park and Tsavo east national park which are found in the southern part of Kenya.
Many wildlife species can be seen during safaris around Tsavo east and Tsavo west national park and they include elephants, lions, buffalos, hippos, buffalos, leopards, zebras, antelopes, elands, giraffes, waterbucks, kudu, dik dik among others.
During safaris around Tsavo national park activities which can be done include game drives in the morning and afternoon, bird watching, cultural tours, photography among others.
Nairobi national park
Close to the busy city of Nairobi is the only urban national park found in Kenya which is Nairobi national park.
Safaris around Nairobi national park are exciting and wildlife viewing is carried out with the city in the backdrop of the national park. Wildlife species which can be seen around Nairobi national park include giraffes, cheetahs, buffalos, zebras among others. There are also different bird species which can be seen around the destination.
Aberdare national park
When visiting Kenya for safari, Aberdare national park is another destination where wildlife viewing can be done.
Aberdare national park is found in the central part of Kenya and there are a number of wildlife species which can be seen during safaris around the destination such as elephants, buffalos, bushbucks, hyenas, leopards, warthogs, reedbucks, elands, duikers, lions, jackals, monkeys among others as well as different bird species.
This national park is made up of steep forested ravines, open moorland which acts as habitat for various wildlife species found in Aberdare national park.
Mount Kenya national park
Another destination that is visited during Kenya safaris is Mount Kenya national park which is a famous destination for hikes on Mount Kenya. This national park is found in the central part of Kenya.
Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa at 5199 meters and it takes about 4 days to hike to the peak of this mountain and descend.
Other wildlife viewing destinations around Kenya include South island national park, Saiwa swamp national park, Meru national park, Sibiloi national park, Ruma national park, Ol donyo Sabuk national park, Mount Longonot national park, Mount Elgon national park, Hells gate national park, Marsabit national park, Kora national park, Chyulu hills national park, Central island national park among others.
There are different ways to access the different destinations during Kenya safaris and they include flights and also by driving. And for the coastal areas boats can be used during safaris around Kenya.
Visit Kenya and enjoy a wildlife viewing experience as you engage in a safari across the national parks and reserves.
