Kenya Safaris
Are you planning wildlife Kenya safaris or beach holidays? Kenya has everything to offer. Thousands of tourists flock to Kenya all year round, attracted by the big game and stunning beautiful landscapes. Kenya boasts an abundance of natural beauty, ranging from the tropical sand beaches of Diani, Watamu, Lamu, and Tiwi, as well as the endless plains of the Masai Mara and Amboseli.
Kenya is a remarkable African safari destination, with various attractions for memorable safari experiences. We are in touch with a number of excellent safari lodges and camps that provide warm hospitality and an great standard of service to ensure you enjoy a completely magical Kenya Safari. Check out some of our Kenya safari packages above.
When is the best time to visit Kenya?
The best time for Kenya Safaris is between the months of June and October. During these periods of the year, weather is generally dry—it can be really hot in October and the tail end of September and most trails are open.
This can be the best time for wildebeest migration events and zebras crossing in the Masai Mara. June to October can be the dry season and as it progresses, water sources for animals tend to dry up and become fewer, thus drawing animals in numbers to those that remain.
Apart from June, ‘the following month is one of the perfect months to visit’; high season prices apply. Crowds are also largely seen in some parks by this time. Just know, the queue of safari vehicles can take away something from your experience and some areas of the Masai Mara can be loaded with safari vehicles, “land cruisers,” during the migration events.
Visiting from November to February also can be the perfect time for migrating birds to arrive. During this period there are fewer rains, which rarely disrupt travel and the country is also transformed into a stunning shade of green.
To most visitors tend to avoid March to May because heavy rains can end up disrupting your safaris and can transform safari trails into muddy and slippery bogs. Well, few travelers tend to show up in the wet season, though the prices for the lodge are lower and very affordable compared to the dry season. So, we advise visitors who want to travel on a budget to try out visiting in the wet season.
Why visit Kenya, what are the major attractions?
Remarkable wildlife is the major highlight of why one should visit Kenya. While a number of visitors come to be part of migration. In fact, Kenya is perfect all year round, with a large number of world-class national parks.
Leave alone the Masai Mara, and check out Amboseli, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Tsavo East and Tsavo West—where superb wildlife adventure is almost guaranteed. All these add up to Kenya safari possibilities due to its diversity.
Kenya is a great destination for Big five adventure, with healthy populations of elephant, buffalo, lion, rhino and leopard, but the birdlife is also rewarding.
When it comes to experiencing culture, Kenya is an excellent land with the unique culture of the Maasai, Samburu, Turkana and others. The sheer number of habitats makes for wonderful, beautiful scenery with endless horizons in the Masai Mara, tropical forests in Kakamega, beautiful parks of the north and peerless Kilimanjaro views from Amboseli.
What does a Kenyan Safari cost?
Well, it depends on what sort of safari you want and what matches your budget. Moreover, Kenya offers a wider variety of safari options than most other African destinations, ranging from budget-friendly choices starting at USD 200 per person per day to luxury safaris that can cost up to USD 1,000.
This also determines accommodation cost for many travelers, depending on how you wish to travel between the various parks—air transfers, usually via Nairobi, can be expensive but dramatically reduce the amount of time spent on the road.
Thereby maximizing the amount of time you will get to spend in the national parks themselves. Take note: Most Kenya safari packages include transportation, accommodation, all meals, and activities, including game drive viewings.
How is the wildlife viewing?
Fact, wildlife viewing simply means an activity that involves viewing wildlife or watching animals. This activity varies from park to park and some of the best recommended parks you can visit on Kenya safaris—Amboseli, Masai Mara, Samburu and Lake Nakuru—have incredible wildlife-watching opportunities.
The dense wildlife populations in all of these parks make them good throughout the safari destinations that enable you to see as many various animal species and different species as you can in a short period of time.
Other parks act more for specialist like the birds and primate species of Kakamega and the sitatunga in Saiwa swamp hence allowing you to tick off a hard-to-find species and without the crowds.
More of an exclusive Kenyan safari experience is possible in the conservancies of Laikipia, though it requires you to pay more but with the exception of OI Pejeta Conservancy, crowds are nonexistent and wildlife viewing is rewarding. Visitors who usually visit these conservancies can attempt to get off-road, meaning that they will get a lot closer to the animals than they would in a national park.
How safe is Kenya for tourists?
Absolutely, Kenya Safari is safe and we simply recommend you visit Kenya and experience some important things. Nairobi, being the capital city of Kenya, has got a lot of tourist attractions, though their other Kenyan cities have a reputation for violent crime. The best way to visit other Kenyan cities is to follow locals’ advice when it comes to these cities.
Another danger you may face is you traveling on the country’s roads, of which the accident rate is extremely high. You can try to minimize the danger by spending as little time as you can in Nairobi and other cities. Kenya’s charm is its unique places in its major urban centers—we advise you not to travel at night to the parks.
The danger from wild animals is minimal because Kenya safari trips and operators have perfect safety records and you should be well conversant on safari if you follow the safety instructions given by the guides.
How do I select a reliable tour operator for a Kenyan safari?
The best way to find a reliable tour operator for a Kenyan safari experience is to visit TripAdvisor and read about other travelers’ safari experiences. Visiting their reviews will address many of your questions “before you’ve asked them” and highlight the professionalism of the various operators with whom they’ve traveled.
However, it’s extremely important that you contact any tour companies with whom you can contact before you make a booking and ask any questions you may have. You may want to know details such as the mode of transport, the frequency of meals, daily safari schedules, the language spoken by your guide, and the number of visitors in your vehicle. Note: You should be as specific as you can.
Note: Not all operators offer perfect Kenya safaris, but there’s no substitute for being informed. The operator’s willingness to answer questions can be a good guide to their dealing with people on the Kenya tour.
What type of accommodation can I expect?
Generally, the higher your Kenya safaris price, the better you can expect your accommodation to be. If you are looking for lower accommodation ends, book campsites or budget lodges, which are usually basic and sometimes are not located within the national parks or reserves but are well priced and often have excellent facilities that may boost clients’ minds, such as showers and toilets.
Accommodations -lodges are the mainstay of the Kenya tour scene and the quality varies among the many lodges within the reserves and national parks. But they all have excellent locations, though they look old and in need of renovation. While others are perfectly luxurious with good amenities.
Tented camps include mobile camps, where you will sleep in large walk-in tents. They look like lodge rooms in terms of size but with canvas for walls and floor. There are also canvas tents that provide a comfortable stay in the middle of the African jungle—enjoy the great sounds of the African night.
Most lodge rooms and tents have comfortable beds, a desk and a unique private bathroom; some lodges have perfected an outdoor shower with no roof but walls that protect your modesty.
What can I expect from a safari in Kenya?
A lot must be expected because Kenya ranks as one of the world’s most famous safari destinations for the Great migration on the Masai Mara Game Reserve, with its thousands of wildebeests and zebras following the green pastures. Kenya is a home rich in wildlife species, known as the ”Big Five”, beautiful landscapes, and a unique culture. Apart from hosting a diversity of wildlife, Kenya offers popular national parks and wildlife reserves.
