Kenya safaris and tour packages have gained fame over the years as one of the best safari packages in Africa. Imagine witnessing the world’s largest animal movement – the wildebeest migration experience. Wildebeest migration safaris and tours on a Kenya trip take place in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Other amazing destinations like Zanzibar, Lake Nakuru National Park, Olpejeta Conservancy, and Amboseli National Park. Tailor your amazing Kenye and create an everlasting memory that will make your safari dreams come true.

For those starting their Kenya safari from Kenya, the gateway is the Jommo Kenyatta International Airport. Your safari starts with a pick-up from the airport and a transfer to a hotel in Nairobi for relaxation. You then transfer to either the north or the west for an amazing safari experience.

Where to do a Kenya Safari?

The Kenya safaris give travelers a chance to explore the hidden treasures of Africa. It is a gateway to experiencing the great wildebeest migration. You get up close with animals like the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant). Below are some of the places you should look up to for an amazing Kenya safari.

Masai Mara National Reserve

Located in the southwestern part of Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve is a renowned and popular safari destination in East Africa. The reserve supports hundreds of wildlife including wildebeests, lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, gazelles, antelopes, zebras, and warthogs, to mention but a few. The best time to visit Masai Mara National Reserve is during the dry months of June to September. This is the period when the great Mara River crossing event takes place. During this event, wildebeests and other grazers cross from one side of the river. It is a game of patience, resilience, and commitment. You witness animals. Wildebeests cross the deadly Mara River full of the Nile crocodiles. The

A full-day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve gives you a chance to witness deadly predators. It is an opportunity to spot a pride of lions hunting down a gazelle or buffalo.

Additionally, Masai Mara National Reserve offers amazing cultural tours. Visiting the Masai Cultural Villages gives a chance to dive into the indigenous cultures of Africa. They participate in local activities like dancing and making crafts.

Lastly enjoying a hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara National Reserve is equally a rewarding experience. Hot air balloons in the Mara Game Reserve usually start in the morning and afternoon. Travelers start with a briefing and they embark on this amazing tour. They get an opportunity to see the great wildebeest migration from the top. Seeing an ocean of animals roaming the endless savannah plains of Kenya is a moment turned into a memory.

At the end of a balloon safari in the Mara Region, travelers are awarded a certificate signed by a professional pilot and a bottle of champagne in the bush. A picnic lunch or sundowner meal can be organized by your lodge. You have your meal under a tree or near a water pool in the middle of nowhere. This is a real deal for lovers and honeymooners.

Kenya birding safari and enjoy an exceptional birding adventure in East Africa.

Amboseli National Park

The park is located in the southern parts of Kenya close to the border of Tanzania, Amboseli National Park is one place that you should look up to while planning a combined Kenya safari. A game drive in Amboseli will introduce you to hundreds of elephants and many wildlife species. You will also enjoy exceptional views of the surrounding areas including the Kilimanjaro Mountains. Amboseli National Park is also a favorite birding destination in Kenya. It is home to over 400 bird species.

Some of the bird species spotted in Amboseli National Park include; African swamp hen, Common redshank, Dickinson’s kestrel, Eurasian thick-knee, Greater flamingo, Hartlaub’s bustard, Lesser flamingo, Long-toed lapwing, Pangani longclaw, Rufous chatterer, Rufous-bellied heron, Spike-heeled lark, Steel-blue whydah, Taveta golden weaver, Von der Decken’s hornbill, Yellow-necked spurfowl and many more.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Are you a bird lover looking for that one place that will satisfy your curiosity? Lake Nakuru National Park is the right place to be especially on a Kenya birding tour. Lake Nakuru National Park is surrounded by bushy grasslands and wooden forests. It is famous for being home to millions of flamingo birds. Several safari activities take place here and these include; game drives, hiking, birding tours, and guided nature walks, to mention but a few.

Mount Kenya       

Mount Kenya is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kenya and is best known for having one of the best mountain hiking adventures in Africa. Mount Kenya is the second highest mountain in Africa standing at 5199 m above sea level. The mountain is believed to have been formed about 3 million years ago as a result of volcanic activity. If you are planning a Kenya safari, Mount Kenya is worth adding to your list.

Mombasa and Zanzibar beach holidays

Other than wildlife and hiking adventures, you may want to wash the dust off at the end of your amazing Kenya safari. The best way of doing so is by taking a beach tour in Mombasa or Zanzibar. Visit Stone Town enjoy the sunrise and play in the sand. This is an opportunity to interact with the locals and taste the local food. You may go fishing and catch one for the day. Beach holidays in Kenya are perfect for lovers and honeymooners.

What is the best time to visit Kenya for a safari?

Kenya are open tourist destinations at any time of the year. However, some activities are best done during the dry months of June to September and December to February. This is the best time for wildebeest migration tours and hiking adventures in Kenya.