If you have never had the chance to experience a wild adventure in Kenya, then for the next vacation, you need to consider this strategically located East African country. Its positioning along the equator line gives it a favorable climate, which primarily means there is never a wrong time to visit the country. A welcoming reception awaits guests is Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, which has been rightfully named the green city in the sun and it provides the perfect kick-off spot to be awed by the nation’s richness. Here are some tips on planning your safari vacation.
A defining factor for safaris in Kenya is they will always leave you spoiled for choice as there is always so much to see and experience. This is attributed to the vast protected areas where wildlife are left to thrive and starts right from Nairobi that is the only city in the world with a national park. The Nairobi National Park provides an easy to access natural wilderness, which has great sightings that will satisfy the needs of the most demanding adventure seeker. There are many other national parks and sanctuaries which are a must-visit, but the highlight of being in the country is due to the following factors;
1. A close encounter with the big five
At the mention of a safari, there are wild animals that instantly cross one’s mind and the Big Five always take the crown as the dominating species of the wild. Kenya is home to all the wild animals in this category, which include lions, elephants, rhinoceros, leopard, and buffalos. It is always a spectacle to watch these magnificent creatures in their natural habitats, and Kenya is the doorway to having close up encounters that are breathtaking.
2. The annual wildebeest migration
Also known as the great wildebeest migration, this is one of those rare natural wonders, which is an action-packed phenomenon that any adventurer would love to have sight of at least once in a lifetime. This migration sees wildebeests alongside zebras and gazelles cross the crocodile-infested Mara River as they look for better grazing grounds. It occurs yearly, with the herds crossing into Kenya usually during the months of June and September and always attracts a lot of tourists to the Masai Mara to be part of this extraordinary phenomenon.
3. Marine adventures
The Kenyan coastline boasts the protection of precious marine ecosystems and is makes the perfect spot for a pre- or post-safari break. There are lots of protected habitats that have become home to lots of marine animals allowing for having a first-hand touch of what lies below the waters. Since the goal is to have an immersive experience, most of these locations are great for diving, and it will be one of those moments that will not be erased from your mind for a long time. The famous marine parks in the country include Watamu Marine National Park, Mombasa Marine National Park, Kiunga Marine National Reserve, and Malindi Marine National Park.
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