Kenya's African Safari Experience
Top Kenya Safari destinations
Many people dream of taking a traditional African Safari, with up-close observations of magnificent animals meandering across the grassy savannah. If you're seeking to make this dream a reality, look no further than Kenya. Kenya is the home of the African Safari, with organized expeditions, expert guides and plenty for you to see and experience. Kenya is populated with diverse wildlife, among them Kenya's Big Five - lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo.
Along with Kenya's other game animals, including wildebeest, giraffes, zebra and more, a Kenya Safari tour is sure to exceed all your expectations.
African Safari destinations in Kenya
While Kenya has over 20 managed game parks and national reserves enough to fit anyone's adventure, if you want make your African safari truly memorable and exciting, you must choose the top destinations game parks. Popular Kenya Safari destinations include the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Aberdare, Samburu and Tsavo.
Maasai Mara Game Reserve (The Mara) is among the leading wildlife safari destinations in Africa. Home to the world-famous annual wildebeest and zebra migration, when you visit The Mara you can observe this spectacular sight with ease. The animals move from the Serengeti in Tanzania from June to August, with the reverse journey taking place in October. Lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards and buffalo also make frequent appearances on a wildlife safari to The Mara. Renown as an excellent bird watching location as well, The Mara provides important habitats for such spectacular birds as ostriches, vultures, secretary birds, cranes and marabou stork.
Amboseli National Park is the place to go on an African Safari for the largest animals on earth - elephants. At Amboseli, you can see large herds of matriarch-dominated elephants roaming the park, and you can often get within excellent viewing distance to observe them in their natural surroundings. Lovely scenery makes a trip to Amboseli worthwhile, especially with the snow-capped peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro dominating the horizon.
Lake Nakuru National Park serves an important ecological purpose in providing refuge and habitat for more than 400 species of birds. Imagine seeing a flurry of vivid pink flamingos and snapping endless photos of the amazing scenery around Lake Nakuru. The wildlife park is also a sanctuary for the endangered black and white rhino. And while on this Kenya wildlife tour in Lake Nakuru, expect to catch a glimpse of the elusive leopard.
Aberdare National Park is nestled in the lush mountainous region of Kenya. It is here where you can see the rare mountain bongo, a shy and beautiful African antelope. After a long day on safari in Aberdare National Park, you can relax and enjoy some of Kenya's most luxurious resorts, such as Treetops and The Ark.
Samburu National Park has the reputation for being a one-stop sightseeing spot for a variety of Africa's most interesting wildlife. You can see Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffes, kudu, gerenuk, lions, elephants and leopards, which all reside within the borders of this beautiful national park.
Tsavo National Park, comprised of Tsavo East and Tsavo West make up the largest national game park in Kenya. You may recall that this is the home of the unique mane-less lions that made the legend of "The Man-eaters of Tsavo" famous. The park also has red-skinned elephants and many other wonderful animals sure to intrigue and delight you on your Kenya wildlife safari to Tsavo.
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