Kenya Safari Holiday Packages

Kenya is the birthplace of Safari. Millions of tourists from all over the globe visit Kenya every year to experience the Kenyan Safari. Those who have had the opportunity to visit this land of great splendor describe the experience of a Kenyan safari in one elaborate word “Unforgettable”. For those familiar with history, Charles Darwin brought forward a theory that explains the Origin of man. 

Kenya holds a central role in that theory in the sense that it is widely accepted as the cradle of humanity. Therefore, it will be technically correct to state that coming for a Kenya safari is coming back home.

Kenya is home to the greatest and most popular game reserves on earth. From the spectacular world beast migration in the world famous Masai Mara reserve to the expansive Tsavo national park, all this present for you to enjoy.

Masai Mara © East Africa Animals

If you ever get tired of going for safari excursions, there are alternatives. You can go Hiking at on the Mount Kenya slopes or go to the coastal regions and sample the white sandy beaches. The alternatives offered are there to ensure that while on a Kenya safari the fun will never stop.

The Most popular Kenya Safari tours are:

One-Week Safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli

This safari package gives you an ideal and comprehensive view of the best of Kenya’s wildlife. The Masai Mara is the home to the seventh wonder of the world, the wild beast migration. It gives an excellent opportunity to see diverse Kenyan animals in the natural habitat. 

Lake Nakuru is the home to the flamingo. If you are a bird lover, Lake Nakuru is definitely a Kenyan attraction that is worth visiting. Amboseli is another excellent game park. It has a diverse flora and fauna and its main attraction is the large number of Elephants. It is definitely recommended for any Kenyan tourist to visit this Kenyan Attraction.

Lake Nakuru ©Soft Kenya

Hot Air Balloon - Masai Mara

Have a spectacular view of the Masai Mara atop of a Hot Air Balloon. Just hop in the balloon and let the Masai Mara winds take you to where it pleases. The professional ‘pilot’ will guide you through the journey as you enjoy the Masai Mara Scenery.

Short Safari from Nairobi

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. If your time in Kenya is limited, you may try some short safari from the city in the sun. You will have the chance to visit the tourist sites that are in the proximity of the city. One of the tourist site recommended is the Nairobi National Park. Nairobi national park gives you the chances to sample the best of flora and fauna within close proximity of Nairobi.

Nairobi National Park ©Travel Direct

Mombasa short safari

Mombasa is a resort town located in the coastal region of Kenya and it is about 500km/310 Miles from the capital. You may choose a short safari to the extensive Tsavo national park or head to the marine nation parks that are in the proximity of Mombasa. Apart from the safari tours, Mombasa has some sandy white beaches that you will definitely enjoy.

Kenya Animals to See while on Safari

Kenya has a diverse species of wild animals. This because Kenya is divided into different climatic and geographical regions. Each climatic region is well suited for the species of Kenyan animal it has. This makes Kenya to be a paradise worth visiting. While in Kenya, there are some animals you will probably the while on a Kenyan Safari.

The Kenyan animals that are most popular among the tourists in Kenya are the ‘Big Five’ animals. This group consists of lion, leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo. If you are interested to know more about the ‘Big Five’ animals, you can read an earlier article specifically written to answer all your questions about these very popular Kenyan animals.

Apart from the Big Five, there are some animals that that roam the Kenyan parks and reserves. This is the group that is composed of carnivorous animals such as the Cheetah. The cheetah is a ferocious predator with well-adapted feature for Savannah hunting. Its spotty fur gives it a camouflage against the savannah background in order to quietly stalk its prey. The sight of a cheetah in pursuit of prey is one is spectacular and very memorable.

A Kenyan Cheetah ©Wikipedia

Apart from the cheetah, you will see some other smaller carnivorous animals while on a Kenyan safari. Other carnivorous to see are Jackals, Civets, Cervals, Genets and Mongoose. The Other carnivorous animal/scavenger is the Hyena. The Hyena is a small sized animal the size of a jackal with a spotty yellow fur.

Hyenas most of the times would like to feed on leftovers of other carnivorous animals. However, this should not be used in inferring that that the Hyena is a timid animal. In case of danger or starvation, the Hyena can turn into a vicious predator so the sole purpose of survival. 

Kenyan Hyena© national geographical

The Hyena has some excellent hunting skills and when in a group, the Hyena is more as dangerous as a wounded lion.

Apart from the carnivores, the Kenyan parks also have the herbivorous. Herbivorous is a mode of feeding whereby the animal eats only vegetative matter. So which of the Kenyan animal are the “vegetarian”?

After the elephants and the buffaloes, the giraffes are the next popular herbivorous on the Kenyan animals list. Kenya has more than 45000 of these elegant animals. This number makes Kenya to be the home of more than a third of the wildlife population.

Kenyan Giraffe© kws

The wild beast is another herbivorous Kenyan animal that you would like to see while on a safari. You can see over 1.5 million wild beast while on a Masai Mara safari. The wild beasts’ migration is one of the most spectacular sight that has been added as the seventh wonder of the world.

Kenyan Hippopotamus ©imagegallery.com

The other animal to see while on a Kenyan Safari is the Hippopotamus. The hippopotamus (usually shortened to Hippo) is a member of the pig’s family. It has a large oily body with broad jaws. You will most likely see a hippo while near a fresh water bodies such as lakes or swamps. Despite their docile nature, the hippo is one of the most dangerous Kenyan animals and a hippo with a calf is more ferocious and can attack at the slightest provocation.

The Big Five Kenyan Animals

Kenya is widely known for its animals. Kenyan animals are found in the game parks and reserves found in the country. Most tourists coming to Kenya come to see the ‘Big Five’ Kenya animals. The big five is a collective name for five of the most popular Kenya animals.

The Kenya animals in this group include; the Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard and Rhino. Of the five ‘Big Five’ animals, the Lion is the Kenyan animal that most tourists while on safari want to see. The sight of lion hunting is spectacular and thrilling.

The Lion

A Kenyan Lion

The lion is the largest Kenya animal in the cat family. The lion has some great hunting skills is highly regarded of. This is coupled with its majestic walking style and large size. The sight of a pride of lion is very enticing and will linger on your mind for a very long time.

The lion is a merciless predator. However, it is less ferocious to man unless when in danger or wounded. The lion lives in a pride that consists of 20-30 lions. From this, you can infer that this Kenyan animal is very social; with its fellow lions, not man. Lions are found in many of the game parks and reserves in Kenya.

The Buffalo

 The Buffalo is a big and not so good-looking Kenyan animal. In addition to its frightening look, the Buffalo is very ferocious and has a nasty temper. The Buffalo is one of the Kenyan animals that you should never dream of petting.

Kenyan Buffalo

The buffalo is characterized by thick upward curving horns on its forehead and its almost black fur. The buffalo is a social animal. One male seeks several females and forms a herd. Once the male ages, younger buffaloes depose it of its ‘Throne’ and makes it leave its herd. 

The deposed male is specifically dangerous as it can attack any person/animal even when unprovoked.The largest herds of buffalo are found in the Kenyan parks.

The Elephant

Kenyan Elephant

The Elephant is the largest Kenyan animal and the largest living mammal. The Elephant has a gigantic and imposing structure. This has made the elephant to lack any natural predator other than the poachers who kill the animal for its valuable tusks.

Its imposing size is further enhanced by its excellent sense of smell and considerably higher level of intelligence. This Kenyan animal is found in many of the game parks and reserves. The Amboseli and the Tsavo parks have significantly higher numbers of elephants.

The Leopard

Kenyan Leopard with cub

The leopard is another Kenyan animal of the cat family. This Kenyan animal is popularly known as the ‘silent predator’.This title is derived from the fact that the leopard is nocturnal (hunts at night) and has a spotty fur which acts as a camouflage while hunting.

The leopard is a very private animal. Once it hunts, the leopard climbs with its kill on its mouth to the tallest trees around and has its private dinner there. This is an adaptation against scavengers such as hyenas.

The Rhinoceros

This Kenyan animal looks like a ‘dwarf’ elephant. They are heavy and have a black or white skin. The skin color is a distinction of the species it belongs.

Kenyan White Rhino

Apart from the white skin color, the white rhino has a broad mouth that has adapted to grazing. They are often sited in groups. The Lake Nakuru national park is the home to the largest herd of the Kenyan white rhino.

The black rhino has an upward pointed lip that is adapted to browsing mode of feeding. The black rhino prefers the dry and thorny acacia. The black rhino has a very an excellent hearing and smelling sense but a very poor eyesight.

Black Kenyan Rhino

The Masai Mara reserve has the largest of the Black rhino herd in Kenya.

Accessing the Internet while in Kenya

You may be in Kenya for a safari or just a quick tour. While visiting Kenya you will probably want to access the internet to upload the picture you took while in Masai Mara. Contrary to misconception about Africa, Internet is widely available here in Kenya. 

There are several internet service providers in Kenya. The choice of the internet service provider depends greatly on how long you plan to stay in Kenya.

For a tourist, it is appropriate that you go for an ISP that will give you a short-term internet contract. Therefore, you should go for an ISP such as Safaricom. Safaricom is a well established telecommunication company in Kenya.

Its network coverage is wide therefore no matter where you will be visiting you will be able to update your status update with no hassle. You can access the internet via your internet-enabled phone or purchase a 3G network modem for your other device.

Safaricom 3G Modem

The standard Safaricom Internet modem goes for less than 24 US Dollars and can be purchased from Safaricom shops that are located in the various major cities in Kenya. However, it is worthwhile mentioning that 3G internet coverage is found in the three major cities in Kenya i.e. Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.

Accessing the internet in Kenya is quite cheap through the purchase of unlimited offers. Safaricom offers weekly and monthly-unlimited internet subscription, which will enable you save a lot in terms of internet costs. So if planning to visit Kenya, be sure that you will still be connected on the go.

Tips to a fantastic Kenyan Safari

For those not familiar with the word ‘Safari’, it means a journey. But in the context of Kenyan tourism, it means a leisurely tour to visit game animals. Before slipping into your shorts and jumping in the wild there are some tips essential for anyone wants to go on safari in Kenya.

While still in your home country, know exactly the destinations you want to visit while in Kenya. Kenya has a wide range of tourism destination for you to visit. If you fail to plan on the destination you plan to visit, you may end up being unsure of the of whether it will be the Masai Mara or the Amboseli park you want to visit.

Sites like this give you reviews on each Kenyan tourist destination and this will make you make a more informed decision while on a visit to Kenya. Another aspect to consider is when you will visit Kenya. The time of the year you plan for the safari is determines your experience while in the country.

A Kenyan safari is best planned during the months of January to February. During this month, Kenya is in its dry season. The dry season is perfect for game viewing as wild animals are easy to spot while on your Kenyan safari. Animals tend to congregate at the watercourses hence you will not fall short of a spectacular sight of a pride of lions quenching their thirst as a spring.

Apart from this, the dry season minimizes the breeding of mosquitoes. This means that you can have a nice time chatting with your family without being interrupted by the annoying buzz and quite painful bites of this small but very dangerous insect.

Another tip is early booking of your Kenyan safari. Several safari agencies offer online booking of a Kenyan safari. This is specifically very important if you plan to come to Kenya during the peak season. The Safari companies will ensure that everything is well planned by the time you land in Kenya.

To eternalize your Kenyan safari experience invest in a high quality photography instrument. A high quality digital SLR is perfect for you to take excellent shots while on your Kenya safari. Binoculars also come in handy and therefore do not forget to carry one while on your visit to Kenya.

With these tips, you are guaranteed of enjoying your Kenyan safari and making it an experience worth remembering for a very long time.

Weather in Kenya

Kenya has a diverse geographical composition. This makes the aspects of Kenyan weather such as temperature; humidity and rainfall vary between the different regions in Kenya. The Kenyan weather pattern is based on four zones.

The Western Kenyan weather is characterized by rainfall throughout the year. Rainfall is at minimum during the month of January and it is highest during the month of April. In western Kenya, the maximum temperatures range from 30⁰c - 36⁰c (86⁰F – 96⁰F) while the minimum temperature during the cold season ranges from 14⁰c – 16⁰c (57.2^oF – 60.8⁰F)

The Central and the Rift valley provinces are in a similar weather zone. The two provinces have two rainy seasons. The first season occurs during the months of July to April while the other season occurs during the months of October to end of November. The minimum temperature in the two provinces is in the range of 19⁰c – 14⁰c (66.2⁰F – 57.2⁰F) while the maximum temperature ranges from 22⁰c – 28⁰c (71.6⁰F– 82.4⁰F)

The Rift Valley

The North Eastern and Eastern province are the semiarid areas of Kenya. Day temperatures can be as high as 40c⁰ while the temperatures during the night can go to lows of up to 20⁰c (68⁰F). The wettest month in the two provinces is November while the driest month is July.

The Kenyan Coast

The coastal region is characterized by a consistent high level of humidity and high temperatures throughout the year. The temperature level of the coastal region is consistent, with the daily temperature levels falling in the range of 22⁰c – 30⁰c (71.6⁰F - 86⁰F)

When planning for a Kenyan safari, go for the months of January to February. At this time, the Kenyan weather is at its driest and hence perfect for game watching while on a Safari. The hot weather makes the wild animals easy to spot as they congregate in the proximity of watercourses.

Site Overview

Welcome to this blog! This site is dedicated to both domestic and international holiday seekers to Kenya. If you a planning a Kenyan safari, this is the site to get all the information about the many travel destinations that Kenya has to offer. The information you access here will range from Kenyan Safari travel information to general facts about the way of life in Kenya.

The main purpose for the setting up of this site is giving you a smooth experience while planning for your Kenya holiday. From this site, you will get to know the various safari holiday packages offered and therefore facilitate the early planning of your Kenyan safari while still in your country of residence.

Popular Safari Attractions in Kenya

If you are a first time Kenya safari tourist, it will be of benefit to know the spot to visit when you land in Kenya. The most popular site for game viewing for holiday seeking tourist is the world known Masai Mara Reserve. A safari tour of this great reserve will give you a taste of what Kenya cam offers.

A safari tour of Masai Mara Reserve gives you the chance to witness the spectacular wild beast migration as the wild beast crosses the Mara river to the Serengeti park in their annual migration. After visiting the masai mara you can continue with your Kenya safari tour by visiting other parks such as the Amboseli park and Samburu game reserve.

Apart from the game reserves that Kenya offers, Kenya offers an amazing coastal holiday experience that will keep you coming back for more. Coastal site that frequently visited by Kenya holiday seekers include the Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Diani. Other than the white sandy beaches that the coastal sites provide a spot for history lovers as they are rich in history dating to several centuries away. This makes the sites a must for any tourist on a Kenyan safari tour.

The scenery is also a major attraction holiday seekers to Kenya. From the amazing Rift valley to the beautiful Mount Kenya, all this is yours to explore through a visit to Kenya. This is just a taste of what Kenya can offer. Visit our beautiful country and be witness to its world-renowned beauty.