Kenya
Known for:
- the Masai Mara
- the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra
- beautiful and varying landscape
- abundant wildlife
- indigenous peoples living near/in wildlife areas
- open plains
- Mt. Kenya and views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
- made famous through movies such as Out of Africa and The Lion King and historical figures such as Roosevelt and Hemingway
We suggest you visit:
- Lewa Downs
- Laikipia
- Ol Pejeta
- Masai Mara and private reserves surrounding it
- Amboseli
- Chyulu Hills
- Samburu and private reserves surrounding it
- Meru
- Tsavo
- the Aberdares
- Naivasha and Lake Nakuru
- the Kenyan Coast
(some areas can be quite crowded in Kenya; in such areas, we typically suggest clients stay on private reserves)
Cool things to do:
- Watch thousands and thousands of wildebeest at a river crossing during the great migration
- Explore the Masai markets in Nairobi for beaded jewelry and woven baskets of multiple shapes and sizes
- Bring children on safari and watch them take in the wonders of nature
- View wildlife from a balloon over the Masai Mara
- Experience a multi-day trek (donkeys carry the supplies) with stops to appreciate nature and talk with locals; camp out at night and enjoy a luxury eco-lodge on your final night
- Sleep in a star bed!
- Fly over the African savannah in a hot air balloon, watching the sunrise and the wildlife below
- Looking for some real adventure? Go on a multi-day horseback safari with Tristen of Offbeat Safaris
- Take in the beauty of the Chyulu Hills and take in a multitude of activities- game drives, night drives, walks, game viewing on horseback, mountain biking, massages and sleep out on your rooftop
- Sail on a dhow and enjoy fresh grilled crab and fruit juices in Lamu
Practical Info:
Seasons
- Jul-Oct and Dec-Feb: great for gameviewing
- Aug-Sep: migration in the Masai Mara
- Mid-Mar – May: the long rains occur at this time
- Nov: the short rains tend to occur at this time
Official Language: Swahili, English is widely spoken
