‘I can see the same animals in a zoo, so why would I go to Kenya on safari?’ is a commonly asked question. The answer is easy - the first glimpse of an animal in ‘the wild’ will take your breath away and your heart may beat just a little faster! To see a majestic lion cross in front of your vehicle or watch in wonder as a herd of elephants graze nearby is an experience you can only attain on safari. No boundaries or fences separate them, so you soon become immersed in your own wildlife documentary.
Toyota 4x4 Land Cruisers seat 6, so everyone gets a window seat and travelling with a small group enables a more intimate tour experience which allows for a better connection with guides. Bottled water is kept refreshingly cold in an onboard cooler chest, binoculars are available for guests to use, and vehicles are even equipped with free Wi-Fi. Experienced and professional guide-drivers keep in radio contact with park guides to quickly locate wildlife such as lions, leopards, and elephants.
Kenya is rich with culture, unimaginable wildlife experiences and some of the most breathtaking sceneries. Home to a remarkable concentration of wild animals, travelling between parks and conservancies guarantees the maximum opportunity to see the variety of species. Did you know that in Kenya there are three types of giraffes, two types of zebras, not to mention the vast array of antelope species? As you start your search for the ‘Big 5’ (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and African buffalo), you are likely to see most in the first few days, the elusive leopard generally being the hardest to find. Birdlife may initially be overlooked but is soon welcomed due to the vast array of species ranging from the Marabou Stork to the Secretary Bird and Masai Ostrich.
There are unique accommodation styles available including luxury tented camps and lodges. Your sense of adventure is heightened when sleeping in a tent as the nocturnal sounds echo through the night and at times it appears that they are just outside! The tented camps ‘walls’ are a heavy canvas however they have fixed floors and ensuite bathrooms. Masai guides are on-hand to guide you to and from your tent between sunset and sunrise. The Ark is overlooking a floodlit waterhole and comprises four viewing areas for observing the ever-present animal activity. Mara Serena Lodge is perched high on a bush-cloaked hill with sweeping views of the savannah and the meandering shoreline of the Mara River.
Kenya has long been a world-leading safari destination and has been recognised many times at prestigious annual global awards. This stunning country, hosting vast landscapes, breathtaking scenery, and an abundance of wildlife, makes it the premier destination for a safari.
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