Joanna James
Diverse wildlife and varied landscapes make Kenya one of the finest destinations in the world to embark on a safari expedition. To those thinking of scheduling one in the near future, then factoring in the following will make sense.
Never allow the diminutive nature of Amboseli National Park deter you from enjoying the pleasures of one of Africa’s Big 5 – the elephant. Regarded as a haven to witness herds of the African elephant, Amboseli National Park comes across as one of the best safaris in Kenya to be a part of and importantly, forms part of an ecosystem that extends over a larger portion of land occupied by the nomadic Maasai people.
Unquestionably, Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya’s most cherished tourist attraction and a top-notch safari escape that will take your breath away, the farther and deeper you venture to. Noted for being the site where the Great Wildebeest Migration occurs annually from late July to early October which is when large numbers of wildebeest and zebras migrate from Tanzania’s Serengeti, this reserve is marked by open terrain and dotted with patches of greenery. In fact, when you employ the services of SkySafari, a nature enthusiast like yourself can look forward to witnessing the fastest land animal which is the cheetah along with lions and leopards moving about in their natural habitat.
Second only to Kilimanjaro in the African continent, Mount Kenya (5,199 metres) is the tallest mountain in the country and shares a direct link to the smaller yet captivating setting of the Aberdares Mountains (3,999 metres) via an elevated grassy stretch. Nestled within a national park, these two famed landmarks are surrounded by Afro-alpine moorland and Afro-montane jungle which are but a few of the highlights that you will have access to. Specifically, members of Africa’s Big 5 are known to reside in and around these peaks as well as mountain antelope, the black and white colobus and giant forest hog.
Spread out across vast grasslands and patches of forest, the remarkable setting of Samburu National Reserve warrants a visit whenever thoughts of a wildlife safari trip to Kenya filter through your mind. Found in Northern Kenya, the mentioned reserve plays host to a wide spectrum of wildlife including well over 450 species of birds that would combine for quite the fascinating escapade. What’s more? Given that the Uaso Nyiro River flows through the Reserve, you will have a fantastic chance to spot the feared Nile crocodile alongside a host of other animals which range from hippos, reticulated giraffes and the East African oryx.
Save the best for last and conclude your travels in Kenay by calling by the largest national park in the country which is referred to as Tsavo National Park. Though found in a remote part of Kenya, Tsavo National Park affords a unique outing as wildlife lovers will have access to both Tsavo East and Tsavo West respectively. The former features the Galana River and is less developed than the latter but one will be able to journey across much larger open savannahs and view its famed red earth plains. On the other hand, Tsavo West is distinguished by tangled woodlands, volcanic regions, rocky outcrops and the shadows of Mount Kilimanjaro which loom over from a south-westerly direction.
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