Kenya Safaris

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The most rewarding vacation destination. Beautiful, secretive and accessed wildlife and cultures of all kinds.

Kenya safaris cover all corners of these great land of natural contrasts, from the giant snow-capped mountain - Mount Kenya astride the Equator, to the splendour in the depths of the Rift Valley with a dozen lakes to choose from, rivers where crocodiles laze on the banks, mineral hot springs, Savannah teeming with giant waterfalls, dense and lush jungle the home of rare beautiful birds - the list is endless..

Kenya, east of Africa has some of the best sand beaches all lined with magnificent coral reefs.

The cornucopia of natural beauty that blesses the country offers astonishing variety of landscapes and unrivalled scenery to dazzle the senses after a spectacular Africa safari in Kenya.

We have selected must see locations and packaged safaris departing from Nairobi or Mombasa to suit individual requirements below. 

“Safari was born in Kenya.” Karen Blixen. 1914.  

Kenya Budget Camping Safaris.

Lodge Safaris By Road.
Lodges and luxury camps are in all Kenyan game reserves transport by custom made safari vehicles with a driver guide allows you to enjoy the countryside whilst on the Africa safari.

The country sides are beautiful and not to be missed if your time frame allows, your English speaking safari driver guide will be with you and become family, he picks you up from the airport on arrival, takes you on your 7 days safari, he will sit with you for a drink at the camp fire and he will be that last guy you will see when he drop you off at the airport.   See safaris 

Flying Safaris From Nairobi.
Almost all the parks and reserves in Kenya have airstrips and scheduled flights, flying safaris from Nairobi depart daily for those who have limited time or wish to avoid the long road stretch. Almost all the safari and game reserves in Kenya have airstrips, most lodges and camp will also have their own.

Daily scheduled flights depart daily to the reserves and with increased airlines the competition in high and the air fares have fallen.

The 20 seater caravans type of aircraft are popular due to their bush capabilities. Wilson airport, 20 minutes drive from the main airport and 10 minutes from downtown Nairobi has been branded and the busiest in Africa and that's where your safari starts and ends. See safaris
 

Exclusive Classic Kenya Safari.
Experience Kenya's spectacular wildlife with our professional guides and stay in small private luxury safari camps and small exclusive bush lodges.

On arrival in Nairobi you will be met by your qualified, professional safari guide who will accompany you throughout the safari. Commence the journey by road in our specially customized luxury 4WD safari vehicle taking you through wonderful ever changing terrains. See safaris
 

Exclusive Private Mobile Kenya Camping
A mobile camping safari staying in small private mobile camps is one of the best ways to experience Kenya's natural attractions. The safari has been designed to include a variety of habitat so that the widest diversity of wildlife can be seen.

The camps are sited in private conservancies so that walking and night drives may be taken but are also conveniently located for easy access to Amboseli and Nakuru national parks and the Maasai Mara.

Transport is by four-wheel-drive Toyota Land cruiser with roof hatches. Your driver-guide is a wildlife and nature expert and member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association.
 

The equipment is carried in a trailer behind the vehicle. When in camp the trailer is removed and game drives are done in the vehicle.
 

The tents are heavy-duty canvas dome tents for 2 persons. Clients bring their own sleeping bag and a towel, but all other camp furniture and equipment, including a high density sleeping mattress, is provided.
 

The camps are set up on our own exclusive camp sites and each camp site will have staff who do the work like washing up, heating water for showers, doing the cooking and serving the food, but clients also help put up and take down their tents.  See safaris

Camel Safaris.
Camel safaris in Kenya is probably the most authentic way to experience the real African safari and people. The professional camel trips are very well coordinated and organized. The safaris combine walking, camel rides and camping into the deepest of Kenya's wild.

Safari departs almost at any time of the year. The months months of December to March and July to October is traditionally very periods.

Explore and enjoy walking or riding the camel safari in Kenya's dramatic and breathtaking scenic in this totally unspoilt wilderness area of Northern Kenya. About 40 male Somali camels make up your transport - 10 for riding and the rest for baggage depending on the group size.

The staff are all from the local Masai tribe and they add a great deal to your safari experience since they have retained all their tribal traditions and customs.

You may be lucky enough to see elephant, greater kudu, reticulated giraffe, Gravy's zebra, gerenuk and Oryx. Exploring the bush on foot, you capture the experience and nostalgia of the early safaris - once out of base camp no vehicles accompany this safari.  See safari  

Mountain Climbing.
Mount Kenya trekking and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is a popular out door activity. Itineraries highlighted below cover all the Mount Kenya routes.

Mount Kenya’s twin peaks of Batian and Nelion crown one of the world’s highest national parks 704 kilometres of forest, moor land, rock and ice.

Although the mountain’s highest point lies 17 kilometres to the south, the equator cuts across the northern shoulders at a height of 11,000 feet.

Little grows at its extreme heights just a few lichen cover the exposed rocks but, in the high valleys, some of the world’s most spectacular mountain plants flourish, water holding cabbages or ostrich plume plants are actually giant groundsel, an astonishing mutation of a tiny alpine plant growing to incredible heights.

The lobelias grow even higher than the twenty foot high groundsel - some up to twenty seven feet - their hairy, grey leaves dotted with tiny blue flowers. More than 30 jewel-like lakes encircle Mount Kenya’s rocky spires.

Please enquire on Mount Kilimanjaro routes and Mount Kenya technical climbing details.  See safaris

Cycling And Walking
If you want to do more than the usual then, arranging or booking a walking Kenya safari is the best way to go. Cycling could also be done on Mountain Bikes. Bikes are supplied though you are welcome to bring your own.

We have purpose built trailers for transporting the bikes and a back-up vehicle follows each cycling safari at a discrete distance. Back up vehicles carry extra water and food as well as personal belongings that you don't want in your day-pack.

They also carry tired riders! Often another back-up vehicle goes ahead to set up camp, prepare the meal and the welcome hot-water showers.

Walking safaris in Kenya can be several half day stints combined with game drives and walks or can be a journey in itself. A trip could take you from the outskirts of Nairobi down into the Great Rift Valley and across to Lake Naivasha and on to Lakes Nakuru, Baringo and Bogoria viewing much wildlife along the way and flamingos by the million.

We will usually stay off the main roads, avoiding the traffic and enjoying the peace and wide open spaces.

A guide will lead the way and a bicycle mechanic rides at the rear to attend to any punctures etc and a back-up vehicle all combine to give you peace of mind and allow you to enjoy the trip to the fullest. See safari

Motorcycle Safaris In Kenya.

Motorcycle Kenya safaris are designed for the adventure travellers looking for more than just wildlife in Africa. Monthly scheduled departures days are set out with various itineraries to choose from. Entertainment by the Masai (song, dance etc.)

At the campsites, with barbecue dinner together with Masai warriors and listen to their adventurous experiences with wild animals is a safari experience of a life time.  See safari
 

Last Minute Kenya Safaris

For those who need to get away soonest possible with little or no time to start looking. We came up with a list of available ideas and deals on Kenya safaris. Self drive safaris in Africa are popular as well. See safaris

Kenya Golf Safaris 

For those golfers who enjoy country side with views and views, practicing your swing in Kenya could not be better as they just mastered the art of golf safaris and did it well.

There is no better place to enjoy a round and watch the sun set with tropical green mixed with year round warm climate and endless opportunities with no crowds.

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Information On Charter Flights In Kenya

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Accommodation Options In Kenya

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Ethiopia Safaris

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Cultural Kenya Safaris

Short Day Tours And Safaris From Nairobi

Balloon Safaris

Horse Back Safaris

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Readers digest..

See some of our past editorials on Africa Safaris.

Family Safaris.

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 Africa Safaris Into The Maasai Tribesmen Land.

A land so much favoured by the gods that lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants and other wildlife roam freely just ten kilometres from the metropolitan capital city of Nairobi and most of the countryside. Clearly the closest natural wildlife encounter in the world. Read more on Africa safaris

Lamu Is A Must Go Especially After An Africa Safari.

This enchanting Kenya Island is commonly referred to as the world’s sleepy village, probably the oldest African living town. Lamu has retained its charm and character built over centuries and most recently declared by the United Nations as a world heritage site. Read more on Kenya's Lamu Island 

Honeymoon In Kenya.

Kenya is probably the most effective honeymoon destination if you don’t feel like the crowds at Saint-Étienne or you haven’t ever, tried understanding French. Read more on Kenya honeymoon

Community Based Eco Lodges In Kenya.

Community eco lodges in Kenya are fast becoming hot spots for the authentic travellers, holiday makers or first timers who are glad some well informed travel consultant somewhere was resourceful enough to bring to their attention the existence of these amazing small accommodation alternatives in Kenya. Read more on Kenya safari lodges

Kenya Has It All.

A simple research concluded that Kenya has all it takes to tickle travellers, holiday makers and safari seekers than anywhere else in the world. The equator divides the country in two, yes two almost equal half’s, so whoever or whatever decided this, gave the land an imaginable advantage as this only translates to very favourable tropical weather thought the year. read more on Kenya

Ten Things You Must Consider For Your Kenya Safari Plans.
If you are planning a Safari holiday to Kenya there are important elements most independent safari seekers miss out on. A Kenya safari is a life time experience, it could turn out to be a very expensive exercise and you end up missing out on the real value. Please find some important guide line if you really wish to capture the moments and live to tell. Read more on Kenya safari planning