Central Kenya safari adventures are among the several safari experiences you can be part of when visiting the magical country. Kenya is a renowned safari destination famous for the wildebeest migration in Masai Mara. The country is a birthplace of safari offering more remarkable savanna wildlife experiences. These include journeying with the elephant herds in Amboseli and relaxing on the white sand beaches along the coast.
Such experiences make Kenya an outstanding destination for all tourist categories. Even better, Central Kenya safari adventures are exclusive and will make your Kenyan safari unforgettable. This part of Kenya brings in a different spirit of African adventure filled with thrilling Journeys of Discovery Moments.
Below are our top picks and most recommended Central Kenya safari adventures.
Mount Kenya Hiking Adventures
Mount Kenya is an extinct Volcanic Mountain and among the most prominent Central Kenya safari attractions. With an elevation of 5,199 meters above sea level, Mount Kenya is Africa’s second-highest mountain after Kilimanjaro.
The mountain is among the few snow-capped mountains along the Equator. It currently has about 12 glaciers that are receding because of climate change. Mount Kenya’s glacial features and landscapes are impressive and outstanding of any mountain in the region. Hiking through the different mountain zones and rugged mountain terrain to the summit is remarkable and adventurous. The mountain’s lower slopes are covered with montane forests and bamboo that are home to several wildlife species. These include the tree hyrax, forest elephants, black rhinos, and giant forest hogs among others.
Hiking to the summit requires a reasonable level of physical fitness if you are to make it to the summit without any difficulty. For avid mountain climbers, we highly recommend this mountain challenge when considering Central Kenya Safari Adventures.
Aberdares exclusive Safari Adventures
Aberdare mountain ranges form a section of the eastern rim of the Great Rift Valley. They are 160-kilometer-long mountain ranges stretching over several counties in central Kenya from Nyandarua to Laikipia. Aberdare mountains have a unique ecosystem and are the less-traveled Central Kenya Safari Adventures and tour destination.
The Aberdare mountain range’s highest point is at Oldoinyo Lesatima which stands at 3,999 meters above sea level. Ilkinangop is another incredibly high peak in the Aberdare at 3,906 meters above sea level. All these peaks are forested and the Aberdare mountain ranges are a water catchment area of Central Kenya and major Rivers including the Tana River.
Aberdare Mountains are home to several wildlife species that can be spotted while on a hike there. They include forest elephants, Hyenas, buffaloes, and leopards among others. Notable primates you can spot on an expedition there include the colobus monkeys and Sykes monkeys. The mountain ranges have diverse vegetation with over 750 plant species. These mountain ranges have quite a lot to offer and are the ultimate Discovery Journeys destination.
River Tana Rafting Adventures
River Tana is Kenya’s longest River covering a distance of 1,000 kilometers. It draws its waters from the Mount Kenya and Aberdare mountain ranges area draining into the Indian Ocean. The River is known as the Sagana River in the Mount Kenya region and eventually becomes Tana in its middle and last courses. It is a major water source with several tributaries from Mount Kenya and the Aberdare.
River Tana is a renowned rafting adventure destination in Kenya. It has different grades of rapids from two to Five. The rafting adventure starts as you slowly peddle from the calm waters of the Rivers. This is followed by a 3-kilometer easy grade two and three rapids. Here you familiarize yourself with the waters gaining paddling experience ahead of the thrilling Grade Five rapids.
In between the Grade Three and Five rapids is a 6-kilometer calm section. This still provides you with enough time to practice or even take a swim as you enjoy the scenery of the surroundings. The grade-five rapids are the most anticipated and thrilling of all. Paddling through these rough waters is adventurous and one of the best Central Kenya Safari Adventures. The rafting area along the Tana River is just a 2-hour drive from Nairobi. It can be visited on a Day excursion in case you are limited by time.
Chimpanzee Safari Tours
Central Kenya has the only chimpanzee sanctuary in the country at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Ol Pejeta is located in Nyanyuki along the Equator and is home to chimpanzees and several wildlife species. The chimpanzees at Ol Pejeta were brought in from Burundi in 1993 when the civil war broke out. They have since then found refuge and a safe place at the conservancy.
Ol Pejeta currently has 35 chimpanzees including many rescued from traumatic experiences. These at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary are rehabilitated and nursed till they fully recover. After this, they are then introduced to the already existing community at the sanctuary and they gradually bond. They spend most of their day in the open socializing and this is where you get the opportunity to meet them.
Chimpanzees are man’s closest primates with over 95% DNA similar to humans. It is always amazing catching up with them and Ol Pejeta is that one Central Kenya Safari destination where you find them.
Lewa Conservancy Safaris
Lewa Conservancy is an exclusive Central Kenya Safari Adventures destination. It is home to some of the savannas’ rare wildlife species including the Grevy’s zebras. The conservancy is also home to elephants, lions, giraffes, African wild dogs, and over 450 bird species.
Lewa offers great opportunities for savanna wildlife adventures in Central Kenya. Safari experiences here are experiential and eco-friendly. They also fully engage the community giving you an insight into the local peoples’ ways of life.
The Conservancy has several accommodation options ranging from budget to high-end luxury lodges. Elewana Kifaru House, Borona Lodge, and Lewa House are among the luxury options. The conservancy can be visited any time of the year depending on your preference and convenience. Other exclusive safari adventures in the region include the Mount Elgon Discovery Journeys and Southern Tanzania tour expeditions.
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