East Africa Adventure Safaris, Kenya,
Uganda Tanzania Safaris
Kenya Safaris
AfripotSafaris offers wildlife vacations to the best
game parks in Kenya and also the world famous bird sanctuaries of the
Great Rift Valley Lakes before taking you down to the Coast to enjoy at
leisure the beautiful sunny beaches of Mombasa, Malindi or Lamu.
Samburu National reserve is becoming one of
Kenya's most admired stops after the Mara. Sights of
the peculiarly branched doum palms and taut thorn trees give an
unusual look to the region. Likewise, the permanent water supply acts
like a lure for the abundant species found here, some endemic to the
North of Kenya.
The Great Rift Valley is Kenya's
bird watching centre with over 1200 different species native to the
country and more than 450 sighted here. Further onwards, the
small park of Lake Nakuru provides sightings of
Rothschild’s giraffes, endangered white and black rhinos, leopards and
abundant bird species.
The Mara reserve is 1510 sq km of incredible wide-open
landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders
of the Mara and Talek rivers. One glimpse is enough to explain its
appeal; it is typical savannah, with a mass of amazing wildlife.
Amboseli is situated on the foot of Mt.
Kilimanjaro very close to the Tanzanian border.
Despite its small size (392 sq km), this fragile ecosystem supports a
wide range of mammals (well over 50 of the larger species) and birds
(over 400 species). On clear days the looming Mt. Kilimanjaro offers
great photo opportunities.
Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya (at 22,000 sq km), and is
comprised of Tsavo East and West. Due to the abundant vegetation cover,
more effort is required to spot the wildlife, but the fantastic
landscape and comparatively few visitors compensates for this.
There are a myriad of activities to the discerning traveler namely
Game Viewing, Camping, scenic Sceneries, Photography,
adversity of Cultures, Bird Watching, Relaxation, Beach Life.
Kenya has long been recognized as “Big Game” country,
with huge numbers of animals in over 40 National Parks and Reserves.
The country has a history of protecting its wildlife, which gives
the visitor a wonderful range of experiences in all sorts of different
terrain, awakening images of beauty and romance, which it well deserves.
In terms of tourism, the country has a reputation for
being almost too popular, with lots of minibuses and large safari
lodges. This is especially applicable to the Masai Mara. However,
Kenya copes very well with package tourists, but the
recent trend is towards personalised tour packages, where you have the
freedom of suggesting your own itinerary with a smaller number of guests
in an exclusive remote setting. Likewise, Kenya has had its fair share
of publicity, from adventurous hunters like Teddy Roosevelt and Earnest
Hemingway to popular movies like 'Out of Africa' and ‘The Lion King'.
With its amazing landscapes - from the snows of Mts.
Kenya, to the Great Rift Valley with its string of strange lakes, from
open savannah with no evident horizon, to mountain ranges with
extraordinary rock forms, from coffee plantations, tea and coconut palms
to tropical lush green gardens with flowers and colourful birds, it is
easy to see why Kenya is an ideal tourist destination.
It is not just outstanding wildlife and scenery that you
come to Kenya for, it is also the rich culture
of Kenya's tribes, of whom the Masai and
Samburu are instantly recognisable. Their elaborate and colourful
clothing is extremely distinctive and their lifestyle is a fascinating
contrast to western culture. This mix of great wildlife
experiences and eye-opening cultural encounters makes Kenya
a very desirable safari destination.
In addition, the Kenyan coast is simply one of the best
places in Africa to spend time at - the beach
with miles of soft white sandy beaches, warm sea, bright skies, waving
palms and coral reefs bright with exotic fish. There are hundreds
of beach resorts most offering a multitude of activities. Several of
Kenya's wildlife parks are within a reasonable drive
from the coast including, Tsavo, Taita Hills and Shimba Hills.
On our camping or lodge tours you will explore the hills
of Mount Kenya, the arid semi-desert of Samburu, the dry hot Chalbi
Desert, the lush rain forests of Mount Elgon, Kakamega and Aberdares,
the rolling savannah of the Masai Mara and the stunning Rift Valley and
her lakes; you will meet and interact with the many tribes and cultures
along the way; and you will get the chance to view wildlife and birds in
the many game parks and reserves you cross. A combination of
walks, game drives and village visits ensure an excellent introduction
to Kenya's many faces that you will love and fall
for.