Kenya - Birth place for safaris, home to wildebeest migrations in Masai Mara and Mombasa beach holidays

Best Kenya safari tours

Kenya is the birth place of Africa safaris and a home to some of the most famous national parks in the world, attracting numbers travelers on an Africa safari tour, eager to witness its abundant wildlife on a Kenya safari tour, among its highlights is the Masai Mara National Reserve, best experienced during the Great Migration when huge herds of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains from the Serengeti, the most dramatic part of the migration is the Mara river crossings, very risky for the wildebeest, with some drowning, others being caught by crocodiles, or falling prey to predators waiting on the other side of the Mara river, you can experience this on wildebeest migration safari in Kenya with best timing for wildebeest migration movement. The Masai Mara reserve is also home to the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinoceros, making it an ideal location for wildlife viewing on Kenya family safari, Kenya honeymoon safari, Kenya budget safari, luxury Kenya safari, Kenya beach holidays, Kenya Tanzania safaris and Kenya safari holidays and vacations.

Amboseli National Park, is mostly visited on Amboseli safari tour for its impressive elephant herds and panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park grants excellent opportunities for Kenya photography safari, especially during the golden hours of sunrise and sunset. Lake Nakuru National Park is home to lions, leopards, rhinos (both black and white), and buffaloes and is famous for its vibrant flamingo populations, its best visited after safari tour in Masai Mara and most Kenya safari tour packages combine both destinations on single Kenya safari itinerary.

Tsavo National Park is famous for its legendary mane-less lions, "man-eating lions" and red elephants; its name (Tsavo) comes from a Kikamba word meaning "slaughter." It is a popular destination for safaris from Mombasa and Diani Beach. In contrast, Samburu National Reserve is sought after for its unique "Special Five": the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk, making it an excellent off-the-beaten-path option for Kenya safaris.

The best time to visit Kenya on a Kenya safari is during the dry season, from late June to October. This period offers optimal wildlife viewing, as animals gather around water sources and the Great Migration occurs with clouds of animal movements at Mara river crossing.