Wildlife safari in Kenya : Safaris in Kenya involve visiting various destinations around the country where a number of wildlife species can be seen. The wildlife safari destinations are found in different parts of Kenya and they also have breathtaking scenery and a wide range of habitat including grasslands, acacia woodlands, riverine forests, moorlands among others.
The places where wildlife safaris around Kenya can be carried out during safaris include the famous Masai Mara national reserve, Amboseli national park, Tsavo west and east national park, Lake Nakuru national park, Nairobi national park, Aberdare national park, Mount Kenya national park, Hells gate national park, Samburu national reserve among others.
Wildlife species which can be seen during safaris in Kenya include the big five such as elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalos and leopards. Many other wildlife species are found in Kenya such as cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, hyenas, kudu, elands, impalas, warthogs, waterbucks, zebras, dik dik and jackals among others.
Masai Mara national reserve
Masai Mara reserve is located in the south western part of Kenya and it is among the popular wildlife safari destinations of Kenya. The reserve is known for the wildebeest migration, numerous wildlife and bird species and also for being home to the big five.
The Masai Mara national reserve is about 5 to 6 hours from Nairobi which is a starting point for tours in Kenya. Activities which are carried out around the destination include game drives, hot air balloon safaris, nature walks, bird watching, cultural tours and so much more.
The wildebeest migration in Kenya takes place in Masai Mara reserve and this migration involves movement of over 2 million wildebeests annually. For a chance to see the wildebeest migration during a safari in the Mara, you can visit the destination around late July, August and September which is also a god time for wildlife viewing. This migration also takes place in Serengeti national park in Tanzania.
During wildlife safaris in Kenya, Masai Mara reserve can be visited by flight to the different airstrips in the reserve and also by driving.
Amboseli national park
Another place for wildlife safaris in Kenya is Amboseli national park which is known for being home to large herds of elephants. Amboseli national park is located in the southern part of Kenya.
The national park also offers views of Mount Kilimanjaro and during a safari you can also see many other wildlife species such as lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalos, leopards, cheetahs, kudu among others. A number of activities are carried out during safaris around Amboseli national park and they include game drives, nature walks, cultural tours and also bird watching.
Amboseli national park can be accessed by driving from Nairobi which takes 5 to 6 hours.
Tsavo national park
When in Kenya, another park to visit to enjoy wildlife safaris is Tsavo national park. Tsavo national park consists of Tsavo west and Tsavo east national parks.
Tsavo national park is among the oldest and largest national parks in Kenya and during wildlife safaris in Kenya, the national parks can be accessed from Nairobi and also from Mombasa. A number of wildlife species can be seen at the destination and they include lions, elephants, hippos, cheetahs, leopards, hartebeests, giraffes, kudu among others.
Different gates are used to access Tsavo national park and they include Manyani gate, Voi gate, Buchuma gate, Sala gate, Mtito gate and also Chyulu gate. Safari activities to do around Tsavo national park include game drives which are carried out at different times of day.
Lake Nakuru national park
Lake Nakuru national park is also another destination to visit during safaris in Kenya. The national park is found on the rift valley floor and it is made up of grasslands and is home to numerous wildlife and bird species.
The national park is located in the central part of Kenya and Lake Nakuru national park is located in the north western direction from Nairobi. Wildlife species which can be seen on a safari around the park include rhinos, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, lions, impalas, waterbucks, elands among others.
Nairobi national park
Nairobi national park is located south of Nairobi and it is home to a variety of wildlife and bird species.
Wildlife species which can be seen during tours around Nairobi national park include buffalos, giraffes, elephants, zebras, gazelles among others.
Other destinations where wildlife safaris can be enjoyed include Samburu national reserve, Mount Kenya national park, Aberdare national park and many others.
