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.