Kenya – The Safari Capital of the World
“The only man I envy is the man who has not been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to”
The safari capital of the world, it is home to some of the best National Parks and Game Reserves in Africa. For a person visiting the African continent for the first time, Kenya acts as a gateway to the African Safari Adventure… So one can only imagine what the country has in store…
Why one must visit Kenya?
Kenya is home to diverse ecosystems – from snow-capped mountains, semi-arid desert regions, and rainforests, to acacia-studded savannahs, flamingo lakes, beaches, and coral reefs! With the equator running right through it, Kenya enjoys a good year-round climate…
Here are FIVE reasons why Kenya must be higher on your Bucket list
1. Wildlife show in the world
Kenya is home to the greatest “Wildlife show in the world” – At Masai Mara, you can witness the annual migration of one-and-a-half-million wildebeest and their accompanying escort of zebras, antelopes, and predators… The Mara reserve is known for its brilliance of its game viewing… It is a place wherein a single morning you can expect to see a huge number of elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos and sights of a lone cheetah sitting on a termite mound, a leopard on a tree, or high-tailing warthogs high-tailing across the savannah.
2. ‘The safari capital of the world’
The traveler is transported to a magical naturalist’s course into the Mara grasslands. When you are out for a safari, you have the opportunity to sight nearly 400 recorded species of Mammals – of course, including the Big-5 of Africa.
3. A Bird watcher’s paradise
While Birding, you can see a dazzling variety of birds – from the world’s largest bird – the Ostrich to the beautiful flamingos. The country has more than 1000 plus varieties of birds recorded – in short, a bird haven for the bird lover!
4. Magical views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
At Amboseli National Park, one can enjoy the magnificent view of Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world and the highest peak in Africa. It is also known as the land of the Giants (See the Elephant herds near the Kilimanjaro which make way for a really beautiful photograph – Keep those lenses ready – you never know when the perfect shot will come up )
5. Golden Sand Beaches
Kenya is not only about the Wildlife, but is also known for one of the best beaches in the world – The Diani, Manda Bay, etc. By the breathtaking Indian ocean, it is the most relaxing retreat in Kenya. It is also famous for all the water sport activities that can be done at the beach, get into your flip-flops and get to the beach to relax after a day of sightseeing.
6 Experiences one must not miss in Kenya
1. Hot Air Balloon across the Mara
Don’t trip on the Usual! The safari in a 4X4 is a journey to remember. But how about experiencing the birds-eye view of the savannahs, on a Hot Air Balloon safari? You can experience the flight at the break of dawn, feel like a bird and watch the animals as they wake to the new day…
2. Visit Conservation Sanctuaries and animal Orphanages
The animals in the wild are the essence of the wild-life adventure. In addition to this, the country is doing an applaudable effort on the conservation and protection of endangered species affected by the onslaught of civilization, you must visit the animal sanctuaries and orphanages. In the Ol Pejeta conservancy, they give a home to the Chimpanzees from around the world in the Chimpanzee sanctuary and it is also home to the last 2 remaining Northern White Rhinos in the world! The others include the Giraffe center in Nairobi and David Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi.
3. Stay in Jungle tents – colonial explorer style
Hemingway described in his novel “Like something out of a fairytale”, you get to stay in a place where everything is reminiscent of an era of romance, adventure, and elegance that has gone by… live in a colonial-style tent and feel like Jane from Tarzan 😉
4. Breakfast in the bush & Bush Dinner – Breakfast – the colonial way (Minus the hunting of course)
when you finish your game drive in the morning, you can park at the banks of the Mara River, take a walk till you arrive at a setting where tables are set – have a hearty breakfast, watching the hippos and crocodiles in the river. It is a great way to end your morning drive.There are very few experiences that are so typical to the wilderness, so essentially you must enjoy the bush dinner as well! Leave the lodge as the sun goes down, enjoy a gentle game drive to the wilderness dining site, where lanterns are lit for you, the table laid and the campfire burning. You will be greeted by the Masai Warriors. At the dinner, you will be served cocktails around the campfire while your team of chefs prepares dinner for your specific order. After relaxing around the campfire, experience the thrill of a late evening game drive back to the base.
5. Sundowners in the Wild
The “Sundowner” is an essential part of the safari life, which dates back to the 1920s. Watch the stunning African Sunset with a drink in one hand and a snack in the other (of course if you choose to have your camera in the other, it is the best opportunity to get a great image of the sunset 😉 ) You get to enjoy the scenery and peace whilst the sunsets.
6. Night Game Drives
Most predators are nocturnal – meaning that they are more active at night than during the day. A night drive is a chance to spot these animals including hippos, lions, leopards, porcupines, civet cats, etc… in their natural environment in dark action.
Kenya has a lot to offer – a paradise for a wild-life enthusiast. The world’s Safari Capital is the Gateway to the African Safari adventure for the first-timer in Africa.
Like John Hemingway said – “ If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa”
The magic awaits you…
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