Kenya safaris offer unmatched wilderness experiences. Safaris in Kenya are special on their way. Embarking on Kenya safaris unveils travel enthusiasts a lifetime opportunity to enjoy one of the best wilderness experiences on the planet Earth. Kenya safaris go beyond wildlife experiences. There are abundant opportunities to make your holiday in Kenya memorable. From the diverse wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes, to authentic cultural experiences. A safari in Kenya with Allan Blackia Safaris guarantees you ultimate immersion into Kenya’s enriching destinations.

Kenya Safaris

Top destinations to explore on Kenya safaris

Maasai Mara

Lying in Southwestern Kenya, Masai Mara is the perfect place to consider spending your next holiday. Masai Mara Reserve features vast grassland plains and is one of the unusual places with all the Big 5 games. These live harmoniously with other animals including giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, and antelope families. Masai Mara is East Africa’s favorite destination thanks to its Great Migration.

Aside from the Great wildebeest experience, Maasai Mara is also the best destination to visit for game drives, bird watching, hot air balloon safaris, cultural encounters, horseback riding, and guided hikes or bush walks.

Amboseli

Amboseli National Park, a renowned home to the diverse elephant population is one of the best destinations to expect to explore on Kenya safaris. Amboseli is found in Loitoktok District, Rift Valley Province of Kenya. This park encompasses a land area of only 392 sq. km and is among the endowed ecosystems. It is most popular for its free-ranging African elephants.

Besides, it also protects other animals including lions, zebras, elephants, cheetahs, hyrax, lesser Kudus, mongoose, wild dogs, porcupines, and buffaloes. A visit to Amboseli is a great chance to enjoy game drives, and bird watching.

How to experience the best of Kenya safaris

Unmatched wildlife experiences on Kenya safaris

No destination in East Africa comes close to Magical Kenya when it comes to wildlife safaris. Kenya by status is home to great safaris in Africa. By a mere mention of Kenya safaris and tours, game viewing is the first thing to strike anyone’s mind. Wildlife experiences in Kenya involve exploring all the Big 5 game; the cape buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos.

Beyond the Big 5 game watching, Kenya safaris never go unmentioned without the Great Migration. Always yearned to watch the world’s natural spectacle? Then embarking on a safari in Kenya with Allan Blackia Safaris should be a must-do. Our Kenya safaris encompass the Great Migration in the Masai Mara National Reserve, the only spot in Kenya for you to watch the annual wildebeest migration.

The Great Migration in Kenya allows you to enjoy a close encounter with millions of the wildebeest and 1000s of other grazers. Over 1.5 million wildebeest are escorted by 1000s of zebras, Thompson’s gazelles, and elands.

Other wildlife to find on game drives or wildlife viewing tours in Kenya include giraffes, warthogs, aardwolf, impalas, aardvark, galagos, hippos, and more. The best destinations to consider a must-visit for game-watching on Kenya safaris besides the Masai Mara include Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Samburu, Tsavo West National Park, and Nairobi National Park.

Birding/bird watching

Over 1100 species of birds make Kenya great bird-watching destinations. The diverse birds to identify on a birding tour in Kenya include mousebirds, lilac-breasted rollers, Northern carmine bee-eaters, ostriches, grey-crowned cranes, blue-headed bee-eaters, Abyssinian rollers, African fish eagle, superb starlings, little bee-eaters, Hinde’s babblers, Aberdare cisticola, Sharpe’s long claws, Taita apalis, Uganda woodland warblers, red-throated tit, Doherty’s bush shrike, Abbott’s starling, Southern grosbeak-canary, fire-fronted bishops and more.

Walking safaris

Walking safaris are a perfect way to draw close to nature on Kenya safaris. Guided walking tours are more intimate and offer complete immersion into the true African jungles. A guided walk safari takes you on an unusual wilderness adventure outside the safari car experience. Here, you go deeper into the Kenya wilderness to explore in depth about the country’s rich ecosystem, enjoy the sights of your favorite wildlife, and a lot more. The ideal places to explore on guided walking safaris in Kenya include Meru National Park, Maasai Mara, Nairobi, Laikipia, Samburu National Park, Amboseli, and more.

Balloon safaris

Hot air balloon safaris are part of the exhilarating Kenya safaris. On balloon safari, expect to enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the Big Game and other animals. The Maasai Mara is without doubt the best place to experience a hot air balloon holiday. A hot air balloon excursion in Masai Mara is extremely sensational.

Enriching cultural experiences

Beyond wildlife, Kenya is known for its thrilling cultural experiences. A cultural tour in Kenya takes you on a close interaction with the locals. You explore in depth the distinct cultures, traditions, and practices of the different tribes in Kenya. On Kenya cultural safaris, expect to explore more about the Maasai people and their distinct cultures; Samburu, Kamba, Turkana, and Islamic culture in Lamu.

Experience the best of the Indian Ocean coastline

Visit the beautiful coastline, a perfect spot to escape the bustling Nairobi capital. A vacation along the Indian Ocean Coastline is a great immersion into Africa’s exotic white sand beaches including the Diani beach- a tourist’s most favorite spot. Besides relaxing at the coastline beaches, there are plenty of thrilling adventures including diving and snorkeling.

Explore the cities in Kenya

Some of the cities to explore on Kenya safaris include the beautiful Nairobi, Nakuru, and coastal towns/cities, especially Mombasa. Mombasa is a charming coastal town, known for its rich and diverse cultural heritage comprising the integration of Arab, Portuguese, Indian, and British. You should expect to explore historic sites like Mosques and Fort Jesus. Besides, there are marine sites to visit including the Marine National Park.

When to visit Kenya

Kenya enjoys favorable weather conditions making it an all-year-round destination. But the ideal time for you to experience the best of Kenya safari is the peak dry season. The peak dry season runs from June, July, August, and September to October. This is the best period to enjoy the Great Migration. Birding excursions are best conducted during the green season; November to May.