Amazing Kenya safari - The Ultimate Guide for a Vacation in the Wild

 


Serving as the setting for both “Out of Africa” and “Born Free”, Kenya is one of East Africa’s most iconic destinations. It’s home to large swathes of acacia-dotted savannah and flamingo-filled lakes, as well as an idyllic Indian Ocean coastline dotted with beach resorts. Kenya’s national parks and wildlife reserves provide habitat for a staggering number of wildlife species, as well as a migratory birdlife that’s second to none. 

Kenya boasts an outstanding choice of luxury lodges and camps that provide a comfortable base for an action-packed safari. You can kick back beside a sparkling swimming pool during the heat of the day and watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand from the comfort of your private deck. Whether you want to photograph herds of elephants backed by the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, experience community-based tourism in Laikipia or birdwatch in the Samburu National Reserve, here’s our insider guide on where and when to stay on a Kenya safari.

Serving as the capital of Kenya, Nairobi is an essential stop for most travellers visiting the country’s wildlife reserves. It’s home to the Karen Blixen Museum and a renowned elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, not to mention the Nairobi National Park where you can spot endangered black rhinos, giraffes and lions without even having to leave the city. Add to that some of the country’s best restaurants, curio markets and nightlife venues, Nairobi is a city not to be missed.

Kenya’s most popular wildlife-viewing destination is undoubtedly the Maasai Mara National Reserve, which provides a stunning backdrop for the Great Wildebeest Migration. Rather than being a government-run park, it’s managed as a collaborative initiative between local councils and Maasai tribal communities who harness progressive conservation measures. Not only does the reserve offer exceptional encounters with a diversity of wildlife but cultural experiences with the red-robed Maasai tribe. A highlight of visiting the Maasai Mara National Reserve centres around the mighty Mara River where huge herds of wildebeest and zebras can be seen making the precarious crossing during the migration season.


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