Kenya Signature safari experiences are a Must if you are to get the best out of your Kenya Safari. The country is diverse with several attractions and experiences you can be part of. There are particular Kenya Signature safari experiences that are highly recommended and include the following.
Big Cats Safari Experiences
Savanna big cats include lions, leopards, and Cheetahs. These are among the most sought-after wildlife species in all Savanna destinations. Kenya has one of the highest Big Cats concentrations. Masai Mara National Reserve has all three and they can be seen while on game drives.
Lions are commonly seen in the Mara plains in Pride of up to 20 individuals. This high lion population in Masai Mara is boosted by the abundance of prey whose numbers increase more with the wildebeest migration. The cheetah population is not as high as that of lions but you still have a great chance of seeing them.
Leopards on the other hand are solitary in nature. There are particular tracks with thickets where you can see these to fully complete your big cats Kenya Safari. The best time to see the big cats in Masai Mara is from March to August. Kenya has many other destinations where you can see the major big cats. They include Samburu National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, and Tsavo National Park among others.
Kenya Flying Safaris
Some of Kenya’s iconic Safari destinations are located in remote areas. They can be accessed by road but takes a couple of hours to connect to them from Nairobi. Even the renowned Masai Mara and Amboseli are over a 4-hour drive from the city. The drive is enjoyable with scenic views of the farmlands and relief features but tiring. Based on this, Kenya Flying safaris are recommended and form part of Kenya Signature Safari experiences.
There are well-developed and maintained airstrips in all Kenya safari destinations. Departures to these are from Wilson Airport in Nairobi and take between 45 minutes to an hour depending on the destination you are going to. Flying safaris enable you to get to the preferred destination early enough to start your adventures.
On flying safaris, you can explore multiple destinations that are several kilometers apart. A number of adventure travelers on Kenya safaris always like to combine Masai Mara and Amboseli National Park. This is difficult in a direct road transfer as the two destinations are about 8 hours drive apart. You somewhat have to cut your journey with a stopover in Lake Naivasha or Nairobi. With the flying safaris, you can however directly fly and easily connect to the two destinations.
Nairobi City Tours and Adventures
Nairobi is East Africa’s busiest city and economic hub. Beyond that, it has quite a number of adventures you can be part of. To start off are the savanna wildlife experiences in Nairobi National Park. The park is within the city’s proximity and is home to various wildlife species including 4 of the big five mammals. Nairobi National Park is among the best places to see white rhinos. Giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and various birds are other wildlife species you can see on game drives here.
The Giraffe Center is another incredible destination you can visit in Nairobi. Here you get up close and personal with the giraffes at the center getting to know more about them. Near the Giraffe Center is the Giraffe Manor a historical and iconic boutique hotel in Kenya. A stay here gives more chances to interact with the resident Rothschild giraffes.
Other places you can enjoy visiting in Nairobi include the Karen Blixen Museum, craft shops, and local markets.
Birding with Flamingos in Amboseli
Kenya birding safaris are rewarding as you get to see the various bird species the country has. The country is still the best place for flamingos that were previously easily seen in Lake Nakuru. Because of rising water levels, the population of flamingos migrated to Lake Bogoria. Lake Bogoria is among the Rift Valley lakes about an hour’s drive from Lake Nakuru.
Apart from Lake Bogoria, Amboseli National Park is now another great destination to see flamingos. It only makes sense to go for birding journeys with flamingos in Amboseli because of the park’s other attractions. Wildebeests, elephants, lions, and zebras are among the notable safari animals you will see here in addition to the vibrant bird life.
Lake Nakuru still has flamingos as well as other bird species including great white pelicans and fish eagles among others. You can combine a birding and savanna wildlife safari featuring Nakuru, Bogori, and Amboseli National Park.
Paddling with the Dolphins
Kenya’s marine wildlife is still not yet fully explored as many adventure travelers are distracted by the open savanna parks. The country has a number of Marine National Parks along the coast with remarkable Marine wildlife. Kisite Mpuguti and Watamu are the two major marine parks on the Kenyan coast. They are home to dolphins, sea turtles, whales, and various corals.
The Kenyan coast gives you a different Kenya Signature Safari experience. Here you can be part of various Marine activities that include kayaking, and snorkeling while seeing the various marine wildlife.
All these Kenya Signature Safari experiences can be enjoyed any time of the year. In case you want Discovery Journeys to other destinations in East Africa you are welcome to do so. Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve is among the upcoming exclusive destinations that you can look at in Uganda. There are various Tanzania safari adventures you can explore in the northern and southern parts of the country.
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