Sometimes the biggest African safari surprises are off the beaten path. The majority of Kenya safari tours head to the south of the country for the big plains and savannahs but you just might want to take a turn northward. There, you’ll be rewarded with the sweeping vistas and awesome
Not all Kenya’s parks are spread out on the savannah, with their stampeding wildebeests and marauding lions. Some, like Aberdare National Park, are cool, up-country forests – a place of mountain lakes, streams, and waterfalls where you might find elephants and giant antelope emerging from the woods. The weather is cool,
In Mombasa the drama of its history rises from its foundations – the blend of Arabic, Portuguese, Asian, and Swahili cultures fill the streets and inspire the look of the city’s structures. This is a truly international port in the old sense of the word. Throughout the centuries, waves of
Lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, rhinos…. and 4 x 4 safari vehicles. Can you imagine going on a safari without one? There’s a reason we’ve come to associate wild animal tracking in Africa with the utility, tradition, and sturdy form of the Jeep. You’ve certainly seen images of this ubiquitous vehicle
Perhaps you’ve seen photos or video of the Maasai people on the plains of Africa, wrapped in their bright shukas – the vibrant reds and purples of the woven cloth contrasting with the ochres and golds of the savannah. The men stand tall while the women adorned with colorful beaded
Think you know all about Kenya’s national parks with their great expanse of plains, savannah, and rolling hills? Come to Shimba Hills to discover a different sort of landscape and wildlife experience. Imagine a rainforest not far from the Kenya coast, where offshore breezes waft through woodlands and rich green forests. This
We all love a guarantee – whether it’s the promise of a wonderful time, a special treat, or an exciting surprise. And that’s no different when going on an Africa safari. We want to be assured that we’re going to see exactly the wildlife we set out to see. But
Here are the best place to see lions on your Kenya safari Can you imagine a safari without lions? We can’t. That’s why at Africa Kenya Safaris, we specialize in bringing our guests to the best parks for spotting prides of lions. Sure, these Kenya wildlife parks offer safari-goers close
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. They are some of the oldest and definitely the largest wildlife parks in Kenya. Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park will bring you up close to all kinds of natural surprises and wonders: Lions without manes Unexpected
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. You’ve decided this is the year… finally, you are going on safari. Or… you are returning to Africa for another incredible safari. Good choice. So what are you going to be looking for in your
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. What’s more fun than going on an Africa safari in Kenya? Going on that special safari and finishing up at the fabulous Kenya coast. Many safari-goers don’t even know that Kenya is blessed with a
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. Picture an Africa safari and you’ll see a 4 x 4 Jeep rumbling over a sunlit savannah tracking for lion, cheetah, elephants, rhinos, and more. But now imagine a different sort of adventure, one where
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. Dreaming of getting away to a world of golden savannahs, dense riverine woods, or rolling hills dotted with photogenic acacia trees? Where you can see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras as close as if you were
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. The Big Five animals are the standouts of any Africa safari, the wildlife that for many define what a journey to the savannah is all about. We’re talking about the iconic and wild forms of
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. Perhaps not the best-known park in Kenya but possibly the most varied, Ol Pejeta is the reserve closest to Nairobi where you can spot all of Africa’s “Big Five” wildlife. But along with the big
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. We often hear the word ‘ecotourism’ thrown about, especially when we are planning our travels, and even more so when thinking about going on an Africa safari. So, what exactly is ecotourism and why should
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. Welcome back to How to Customize Your Safari – Part 2. As we pointed out in Part 1, the way you customize your safari all depends on your likes, your taste, your dreams… and your
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. Imagine a wildlife area that is off the beaten path, that’s hardly touristed at all but offers intense wildlife sightings. Now add to this, the option to engage in activities like off-road tracking, night safaris,
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. Just as wildlife comes in all shapes and sizes, so do safari-goers, with their unique wishes, dreams, desires, and interests. Some are attracted to the big game, yet others are thrilled to just sidle up
Listen to an audio version of this blog post! Just press the play button below. Think of Kenya and images of safaris come to mind – big cats prowling the savannah, vast groups of wildebeests streaming across the Mara River, and mighty herds of elephants proudly marching past towering Mt.
