Travel to Kenya not only allows you to experience spectacular natural beauty in one of the world's most pristine settings but also gives you the chance to get up close and personal with some of Africa's most sought-after creatures. That is in addition to stunning vistas such as the sight of Mount Kilimanjaro, sprawling savannahs, and fantastic beaches.
Also, the country boasts unique, world-renowned attractions, such as the annual wildebeest migration, which is best sampled from the banks of the Mara River. It is the largest multi-specie overland animal migration on earth and occurs between July and October. A visit to the Masai Mara Game Reserve lets you see the massive herds as they make their way on the Kenyan side.
However, before you can down to enjoying all the sumptuous treats the country has to offer, it would be excellent first to figure out how you can plan your safari.
Below, we give tips on the key factors to consider when organizing your Kenya safari tours. We look at the first steps to take when planning the trip, how you can make your travel planning more manageable, and the best places to visit in Kenya.
Planning your Kenya Safari Tour
Engaging a reliable travel agent is one of the first things you should focus on when planning your travel to Kenya.
Picking a professional travel agent
Going on a guided tour while in a foreign land is advisable due to the amount of logistical planning involved. Having an agent allows you to delegate the logistics and frees you to focus on enjoying your trip.
Most professional Kenyan travel agents are eager to provide you with complimentary advice and answer any queries you might have regarding your choice of destination and activities. You may contact a Kenyan travel agent remotely via Skype or zoom, and they will happily answer all your questions. They will also advise you on the best destination choices to include in your itinerary and when to schedule your visit, thus allowing you to come up with the ideal itinerary for your budget.
Most importantly, consulting an expert means you have someone to take care of your domestic transportation and accommodation arrangements. On arrival, you shall not have to fret over where to get dependable transport or where to stay, as these shall have already been sorted out for you.
Best Places to Visit in Kenya
With the insights provided by your travel guide, it is now time to craft your itinerary. If you happen to visit Kenya for the first time, you may opt for the pre-set itineraries that your travel agent has already prepared. These are pre-made tour packages with fixed destinations and fixed prices.
However, it is also possible to have a customized luxury safari itinerary, which will be based on the destinations you pick. Bespoke itineraries allow you to decide the places you want to visit and for how long.
With that in mind, here are some of the best places to visit in Kenya:
a) Masai Mara Game Reserve
Now, you might as well plan on watching the Wildebeest Migration if you're going to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. It is regarded as one of nature's most amazing phenomena and is considered the seventh wonder of the world.
When Wildebeests and zebras migrate from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara, the sound of their thunderous hooves crossing the plains while evading predators such as the African lion will chill your spine.
This incident has been referred to as one of Africa's most fantastic survival tales, and for a good reason. You will see jaw-dropping action as the crocodiles strive to claim their prey as the Wildebeests and Zebras struggle to cross the Mara River.
While at the Mara, you can choose to take in all the action by going on a game drive, or better yet, you could hover a few feet above the wildlife on board a hot air balloon.
b) Diani Beach
Diani town is a stunning location for a seaside escape, with a beach stretching out along Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline like a bright white lace.
Its pristine coastline boasts a coral reef teeming with vibrant marine life, great surf for water sports, opulent hotels and resorts, and acclaimed dining establishments. For the night owls, the town’s well-known beach clubs are sure to keep your adrenaline pumping.
Another well-known tourist attraction in Diani is the Kongo Mosque, surrounded by enormous baobab trees that the Arabs planted in a lovely nursery. The Mosque is one of the few remaining examples of early human civilization.
You may also consider visiting Chale Island, an ideal tourist refuge because of its magnificent white sanded beach and impeccable coral reefs. Other popular beach holiday destinations in Kenya include Watamu Beach, Malindi Beach, Tiwi Beach, Kilifi Beach and more.
c) Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park is a breathtaking spectacle. A fiery sea of fuchsia flamingos graces the blue alkaline waters.
Although the flamingo population has been on a decline in recent years, the park continues to be one of Kenya's most beautiful locations, with enormous rocky outcrops rising above waterfalls, wooded hills, acacia forests, and lakes with euphorbia trees.
The park is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with scores of pelicans, kingfishers, cormorants, storks, ostriches, herons, and eagles, among other birds. The park is also easily accessible and home to gorgeous land mammals, such as the black rhino, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, waterbuck, hyena, colobus and vervet monkeys, olive baboon, zebra, and hippo. The cheetah, leopard, and buffalo are among the other large safari animals to watch while visiting Lake Nakuru National park.
Despite the park's modest size, a trip to Lake Nakuru will provide you with a rich and comprehensive safari experience.
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