Kenya Safari Holiday Destination Guide

Kenya Safari Guide!

A Kenya safari holiday is a fulfilling adventure of a lifetime and one of the best Discovery journeys you can ever be part of. Kenya is a birthplace of safari most famous for its amazing savanna wildlife experiences. The country is diverse with several ecosystems ranging from open savannas, forests, waterbodies, and highlands. These ecosystems are unique and incredible Kenya safari holiday destinations you can ever be part of.

Kenya is a populous safari holiday destination but with several pockets of exclusiveness ideal for those who prefer such experiences. The major Kenya Safari adventures range from wildlife to cultural, historical, and beach tours. With the diversity in Kenya, it is often hard to zero down to the specific safari holiday destinations and experiences you may want since every experience is appealing. In today’s travel guide, we will try to focus on the best Kenya safari holiday destinations and offer insight into some information you might need.

The best Kenya Safari Holiday Destinations

Amboseli National Park naturally makes it among the top Kenya safari holiday destinations. The park is located in southern Kenya stretching towards the border with Tanzania. Amboseli is popular but exclusive when compared to other Kenya safari destinations like Masai Mara. Kenya safari tours to Amboseli feature game drives, balloon safaris, nature walks, birding, and community visits among others. The Park’s large herds of Elephants plus their long tusks and Mount Kilimanjaro Mountain View are the signature attractions.

The whole of Northern Kenya is ideal for cultural safari holiday experiences. Many of the Kenyan native tribes in the north still live by their African traditional values. A visit to any of the communities there gives you an insight into the African peoples’ ways of life. There is a provision for a homestay where you can actively get involved in the home chores.

Masai Mara is still iconic given its lion population and wildebeest migration experience. The reserve has Kenya’s highest lion and overall big cat population. Game drives in Masai Mara are remarkable and these are greatly supplemented by balloon safaris, nature walks, and community visits.

Kenya Beach Safari Holiday destinations are other perfect escapes from the usual savanna experiences. The country has a reasonable coastline boarding the Indian Ocean and many white sand beaches and resorts.

Getting There

Kenya can be accessed by both land and air transport. Air transport is the most convenient means of getting there for international arrivals. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the country’s main airport located in Nairobi. Kenya has other three main International Airports including Moi International Airport in Mombasa, Kisumu International Airport, and Eldoret International Airport.

The country has many airstrips evenly distributed all over making it easy to access even the most remote Kenya safari holiday destinations. By flying you save a lot of time given the long drive distances between the different destinations. Most flights take between 45 minutes to an hour enabling you to dive into the safari on getting to your holiday destination.

Road transfers are scenic and impressive giving the best alternative for those who prefer this option and may not be able to afford the flight. Kenya can also be conveniently accessed using the land borders from Uganda and Tanzania. From Uganda, you can use the Busia border, drive through the scenic Kericho Plantations, and eventually get to Nairobi. From Tanzania, you can access Kenya via the Namanga border especially when coming from Arusha and other Northern Tanzania destinations.

Kenya is along the major cruise line itinerary and you can access the country via water. Major ships dock at Mombasa staying there for a couple of days that you can use to explore the coastal towns. You can also opt to visit mainland interior destinations like Masai Mara for a safari.

Accommodation Options

Kenya has one of the highest bed capacities in East Africa. The accommodation options here range from budget camping options and hotels to luxurious tented camps and safari lodges. Many AirBnBs are emerging in cities where you can get affordable accommodation rates.

All Safari holiday destinations are served by the different options making it easy for one to enjoy their experiences. Many of the accommodation options are located within national parks, reserves, and conservancies. These however get fully booked during the peak tourist season that ranges from June to October. It is therefore advised to make your Kenya safari holiday bookings in advance to avoid missing out.

During the low tourist season in November and from March to May some lodges offer discounted rates. You can save some money and enjoy exclusive tour experiences when you travel during those months.

What to Wear

Kenya lies within the tropics with mostly favorable tropical weather from the Central down south. Northern Kenya is relatively dry and has semi-desert climatic conditions. Weather is a key determinant of what to wear when going on safari and you can always pack appropriately depending on the destination you are visiting.

For open savanna destinations, we recommend light clothes with both long and short sleeves. Temperature in these destinations rises to 25 degrees on a sunny day with those in the north sometimes going up to 30 degrees or more. During the night the temperature drops drastically requiring one to put on a sweater.

Central Kenya and the highland areas are extremely cold with temperatures dropping to 15 degrees or lower. Here it is recommended to have enough sweaters and rain gear as sometimes rainfall is unpredictable. Overall Kenya has a great climate that is bearable by everyone irrespective of their country of origin.

Other exclusive safari Holiday destinations

Many other safari holiday destinations in the region equally offer great experiences. Just below Kenya is Tanzania, another safari giant best for open savanna wildlife experiences, birding, and more. Some of the most remarkable Tanzania holiday destinations include Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Ndutu. These are located in northern Tanzania and one can combine a safari to these and some Kenya safari tour destinations like Masai Mara.

Southern Tanzania has the most remote and exclusive destinations like Ruaha, Nyerere, and Mikumi National Parks. Away from the savanna experiences are primate safari holiday destinations in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These are home to chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, and the rare eastern lowland gorillas.

Gorilla trekking is among the most recommended safari tour experiences when planning to visit Uganda and Rwanda. The two countries have habituated gorilla families that are open to tourism enabling you to stay in the presence of the gorillas. Chimpanzee trekking and the habituation experience are also equally great and an option you can look into. For the ultimate East African Discovery Journeys experience you can combine a safari to two of three of the East African destinations. Contact us now to get started.

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Kenya Safari Holiday Destination Guide

Kenya Safari Holiday Destination Guide