Kenya Wildlife Safaris
Kenya is one of the popular safari spots in east Africa, receiving over 10,000 visitors yearly who are eager to see and experiencewhat Kenya Safaris have to offer. The country is home to a variety of wildlife, including the big five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos, as well as wildebeest, antelopes, zebras, giraffes, baboons, impalas, hippos, crocodiles, and many other animals.
On top of the animals, Kenya is home to over 4000 bird species, with Lake Nakuru known as the birders’ paradise—the home of over 1000 flamingos. Other species include: – the Grey crowned crane, Lilac-breasted roller, African fish eagle, Vulturine guineafowl, Hamerkop, Superb starling, Northern carmine bee-eater and Bush shrike plus many more.
All these animals are spread in different habitats that include maasai mara national park, tsavo game park, lake Nakuru national park, mt kenya national park, Amboseli national park, Nairobi national park, sambaru national park to mention but a few.
Although people are very excited to visit these various safari destinations, some still wonder what activities they can do at each location. Well, at all these places, different safari activities are available. In this article, we want to break down some of those safari activities you can do while on a wildlife Kenya Safari.
- Game drives
Game drives are the most common safari activities done in most game parks and national parks in Kenya. These drives entail you sitting comfortably in a safari car and driving through the park as you enjoy the sights of the different flora and fauna. You also get to appreciate the unique landscape in all parks. Game drives are done in three sessions, including morning game drives, day game drives and night game drives.
- Birdwatching
As stated, Kenya is home to various bird species, making it also one of the most popular activities in most parks.
- Walks
These can be guided nature walks, bush walks, or forest walks. One can take on these walks in any of the parks in Kenya.
- Camping
Get a chance to camp in some of the most breathtaking jungles in Kenya, sleep under the stars with the sounds & sights of birds and animals giving you company. Camping activities are categorized as luxury, mid-range, or budget options, allowing you to choose what best suits your preferences. These activities are actually more fun when done with a group.
- Cultural Experiences
This is an excursion where tourists visit communities that surround the different game reserves and other safari destinations. These visits are more than just meeting other people; it’s learning about the different Kenyan cultures, traditions, foods, norms, songs, dances and values. Some of the Kenya tribes to encounter while on cultural tours include the Maasai, samburu , Turkana, to mention but a few.
- Wildebeest migration
This is the annual movement of wildebeests from the famous national parks on Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
- Other activities
The listed above are the most popular Kenya Safari activities but there are many more activities to engage in including;
- City tours
- Fishing
- Mountain Hikes
- Horseback riding and Camel rides
- Hot air balloon rides
