Kenya Adventure Holiday Destinations make Discovery Journeys to the country more desirable. Kenya is an African safari giant famous for its open savanna wildlife experiences. It is culturally diverse with a rich heritage and history.
Kenya has several adventure holiday destinations that feature all bucket list adventures. All these destinations can be featured while on a Kenya safari tour. Below are the best and most recommended Kenya Adventure Holiday Destinations.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is located in southern Kenya about a 3-hour drive from Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city. The park covers a land area of 392 square kilometers stretching to the Kenya-Tanzania border. It is famous for its large herds of elephants, views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and several other wildlife attractions.
Amboseli National Park is currently on the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites because of its diversity and unique wildlife. Once approved, it will join the list of Kenya’s natural World Heritage Sites. They include Lake Turkana National Parks, Mount Kenya National Park, the sacred Mijikenda Kaya forests, and the Rift Valley Lake system.
Kenya adventure holidays to Amboseli feature game drives, nature walks, community visits, and balloon safaris. Notable wildlife species you spot on safari include wildebeests, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, hippos, and lions. The park is also home to over 400 bird species with migratory birds from November to April. Our 3-day Amboseli tour is short but ideal for those with limited time and who would love to explore the park. It can be customized to add more days depending on one’s preference.
Amboseli safari adventures are unmatched making the park the top Kenya Adventure Holiday Destinations.
Mombasa
Mombasa is Kenya’s coastal and oldest Capital City. It is located along Kenya’s coast and is ideal for beach holidays and marine wildlife safari adventures. Mombasa is a historic city of the East African coastal trade. Its history dates back to the 16th century when the influx of Arab traders and European explorers was high.
Iconic historical attractions in Mombasa include Fort Jesus, a fort built from 1593 to 1596. Its architectural design was by Giovanni Battista a prominent Italian architectural designer.
Mombasa has white sand beaches where one can relax or engage in beach sports. Notable ones include Diani Beach, Bumburi Beach, Nyali Beach, and Mombasa Beach. These are ideal for honeymoon holidays, destination weddings, and other Discovery Journeys getaways. Mombasa is definitely among the must-visit Kenya Adventure Holiday Destinations.
Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve is the most famous Kenya safari destination. It is located in the Southern Part and is home to Big cats, birds, and other safari animals. Masai Mara has an open ecosystem connected to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. It is in this ecosystem where the great wildebeest migration takes place.
The great wildebeest migration is a mass animal movement that features millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. These grazers move over the open Serengeti and Masai Mara ecosystem in search of fresh pasture. A Kenya safari to Masai Mara featuring the migration is rewarding for wildlife enthusiasts as you get to see one of the highest wildlife concentrations on the planet.
Masai Mara has other featured safari experiences including birding, cultural tours, nature walks, and balloon safaris. The reserve is a lion conservation unit with the highest lion population in Kenya. Leopards and cheetahs are also easily spotted in Masai Mara compared to other Kenya Adventure Holiday Destinations. Our 4-day and 10-day Kenya safari feature Masai Mara. It is highly recommended that one explores the park’s wildlife.
Lewa Conservancy
Lewa Conservancy is situated in northern Kenya a 4-hour drive from Nairobi city. It is a refuge for the endangered black rhinos and Grevy’s Zebra. Lewa is among the most prominent Kenya Wildlife conservancies offering exclusive Kenya safari experiences.
It covers a land area of 65,000 acres of a diverse ecosystem including open savannas, woodlands, and shrubs. This ecosystem is home to over 450 bird species including Kenya endemics. Other notable safari animals at Lewa include lions, elephants, giraffes, and wild dogs.
Lewa Conservancy has several luxurious and remarkable accommodation facilities. They include Borana Lodge, Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, Elewana Kifaru House, Lewa House, and Sirikoi Lodge. All these are exclusive overlooking the conservancy wilderness and ideal to base from while on Lewa safari adventures.
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is also located in Northern Kenya. The reserve is famous for its rare wildlife species including the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffes, and the gerenuk. Samburu is home to several other wildlife species including the Oryx Beisa, Buffaloes, elephants, and over 390 bird species.
The reserve is among the most exclusive Kenya Adventure Holiday Destinations. It is ideal for off-beaten-path adventures and those interested in intimate safari experiences. Samburu can be explored in a 3 to 4-day adventure independently or combined with Kenya safari adventures to other destinations.
A visit to Samburu is best enjoyed during the dry season from June to October and January to March. During that time game drive trails are dry and easy to navigate. During the wet season, the Ewaso Ngiro River floods cutting off access to lodges and game drive areas.
Kenya safaris are generally incredible and the best for first-time travelers seeking classic African adventures. Tanzania is another classic African destination that can be explored alongside Kenya. Our 10-day Kenya safari covers the best of Kenya featuring Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. The 7-day Kenya wildlife and beach safari features savanna wildlife adventures and a beach holiday in Mombasa.
All these can be customized to add primate adventures in Uganda and Rwanda.
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