5 prime destinations every safari lover should visit in Kenya

It is often said that when God was creating Heaven, he first created Kenya as a guide, this owing to the fact that anyone can be spoil for choices when it comes to safari splendid locations. As the undisputed home of the African safari, Kenya offers safari lovers a unique chance to experience many of the natural wonders of the continent in a relatively short time as well as getting to know more of about its cultural heritage.

There are many favorite destinations for all the travelers – be it on honeymooners, family vacations, adventurers, name it! as it provides unrivaled nature - and cultural -travel experiences, with hotels, safari lodges and camps providing excellent accommodation.

The below destinations are  'must visit' during your Kenyan Visit

1) Amboseli National Park

Located on the Kenya-Tanzania border, this park gives visitors unparalleled viewed of the “Roof of Africa,” Mt. Kilimanjaro. Not only that, but this is the best place in East Africa to get up close and personal with free ranging Elephant. The landscape is mainly comprised of grassy savannahs, with a subtle dust in the air. Amboseli truly is an amazing spectacle to be seen while in Kenya. Similar to Masai Mara with the traditional safari, Amboseli goes just one step further…breathtaking views all around you. excellent accommodation facilities in this amazing park includes

- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

- Amboseli Sopa Lodge

- Kilima Safari Lodge

- Ol Tukai Lodge

- Tawi Lodge

- Tortilis Camp

2) Masai Mara National Reserve

This reserve is widely recognized as the jewel in the crown of Kenya's tourism. it is regarded as the most spectacular wildlife viewing area in Kenya. the dominant inhabitants are wildebeest, overflowing with more species than anywhere else on the continent. Home to the traditional African safari, the reserve also plays host to the annual Wildebeest Migration, in which 2 million animals venture north across the Mara River in search of new breeding grounds.

Excellent accommodation properties are countless, depending on your preference and budget

3) Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park boasts of the highest concentration of flamingos anywhere. Two species of over 2 million flamingos, the lesser and greater flamingos color the shores of Lake Nakuru a vivid pink that will take your breath away.Other attractions include fish eating birds, pelicans and cormorants. 

It is in this park that sighting of the endangered White Rhinos are guaranteed.

Accommodation facilities includes

- Sarova LionHill Lodge

- Lake Nakuru Lodge

- flamingo Hill Camp

- Mbhewa Camp

4) Mt. Kenya 

Mt. Kenya is an imposing extinct volcano dominating the landscape of the Kenyan Highlands, East of the Rift. Mt. Kenya lies about 140 km North, North-East of Nairobi with its Northern flanks across the Equator. The mountain has two main peaks - Batian (5200m) and Nelion (5188m). The mountains slopes are cloaked in forest, bamboo, scrub and moorland giving way on the high central peaks to rock, ice and snow. Mt. Kenya is an important water catchments area, supplying the Tana and Northern Ewaso Ngiro systems.

The park includes a variety of habitats ranging from higher forest, bamboo, alpine moorlands, glaciers, tarns and glacial morains.

The park, which was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1997 ans is also a Biosphere Reserve, covers 715 km2, and includes the Peaks consisting of all the ground above 3200m with two small salients extending lower down to 2450m along the

Sirimon and Naro Moru tracks. Surrounding the park is Mount Kenya National Reserve with an area of approximately 2095 km2.

5) Kenyan Coast / Watamu

Kenyan coast is associated with Mombasa – the nation’s second largest city and major port. However, those who travel further north will discover an entirely different world filled with tropical islands, rich history and diverse peoples. Watamu is known for its powdery-white beaches, palm tree-lined coasts, and upscale resorts. The waters offshore can be compared to those in the Caribbean, and the diving and marine activities are endless.

As one of the oldest inhabited regions on Earth, visitors here will find that the people of the area can trace their roots to African, Asian, Arabic and European explorers! When planning your client’s trip to Kenya, make sure to add on the coast – it’s the best way to wind-down after a week or two of exploring the bush. Not to mention – there is a nearby Marine National Park where one can see the different indigenous marine species, and take part in a local Turtle Conservation Movement.