
What You'll See on a Kenya Safari
Kenya Safaris are for everyone. That exhilarating, indescribable feeling of witnessing wildlife in its scenic, natural habitat is what keeps travelers raving about Kenya's safaris. From hot air balloons to safari on horseback, the various ways to view wildlife and interact with Kenya's indigenous people provide endless opportunity for adventure, discovery and relaxation among Kenya's Great Plains. Take in Kenya's wilderness and wildlife on a safari to southern Kenya's Amboseli National Park, located in the shadow of Tanzania's snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Or spot lions and elephants in Tsavo National Park.
You'll see rhinos and flamingos at Lake Nakuru. Meet the Turkana people near Lake Turkana in northern Kenya, the Kikuyu in the foothills of Mount Kenya and the famous Masai tribes in the south. Explore Kenya's coast, a long stretch of white-sand beach with coral reefs to snorkel offshore. Take trips to islands in the Indian Ocean, including laidback Lamu Island, where you can ride a donkey to the UNESCO World Heritage site: Lamu Town.
The Great Migration has been called the "greatest wildlife show on earth." From July to October, marvel at this spectacular annual movement of millions of wildebeests while on safari as they cross the Mara River into Kenya's world-famous Maasai Mara.
Expand your horizons with a new perspective, from high above on a balloon safari takes you over the vast great plains of the Maasai Mara to view Kenya's abundant wildlife in a way rarely witnessed.
If a hot air balloon is not for you, then saddle up! Adventure seekers can discover Kenya's rich and cultural villages on a horseback safari ranging in length from two hours to several nights. More experienced riders can camp in mobile luxury tents on safaris lasting up to two weeks.
Perhaps photography is your passion. Novice to expert photographers can enhance their skills capturing the images of Kenya's native wildlife, stunning landscapes and beautiful indigenous people. A photo safari will teach basic to advanced techniques on how to best photograph Kenya's remarkable natural wonders.