23 August, 2021
Kenya is a place of amazing wildlife on display with landscapes of great beauty and variety. Situated in East Africa, Kenya offers such extraordinary opportunities to experience exotic wildlife in its natural habitat. The country offers charming safari tours, with an endless list of adventures. While many people head straight to the Masai Mara National Reserve for its comprehensive range of big game, there’s much more to see if you explore with us Kenya further. Here are the best safari parks in Kenya to explore and what makes Kenya, a Great Africa Wildlife Safari;
Masai Mara National Reserve, commonly known as "Masai Mara" is one of the world's most magnificent game reserves named after the Maasai people who live and graze their animals here in the park. It borders Tanzania as a northern extension of the Serengeti and forms a wildlife corridor between the two countries.
Mara means "mottled," in Maasai language, a reference to the light plays and shadows from the acacia trees and cloud-studded skies on the vast grasslands. Learn about the Masai culture, food and lifestyle through our tour handlers, knowing you are in safe hands.
The park is famous for the Great Migration, from July through October when thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and Thomson's gazelles travel to and from the Serengeti. It is also known for hosting all members of the "Big Five” (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Cape buffalo, and Rhinoceros) and providing excellent predator sightings, thanks to its relatively large populations of lion, cheetah, and leopard.
The best time to visit Masai Mara is between late June to October during the dry season, and also it's the same time the great wildebeest migration reaches Masai Mara until October, when they return to the Serengeti, Tanzania.
There are various attractions and things to do in Masai Mara National Park, including; the "Big Five” (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Cape buffalo, and Rhinoceros), Masai River, Mfangano Island on Lake Victoria. The things to do, include among others; Safari game drive, witnessing the wildebeest migration and bird watching.
Nairobi National Park is a short drive out of the central business district of Nairobi - the World’s only Wildlife Capital. The wide open grass plains and scattered acacia bush hosts a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded.
A principal attraction for visitors to Nairobi, Nairobi National Park is set on the city’s southern outskirts, covering 117 square kilometres, approximately 7km from Nairobi, Kenya's capital and largest city. Our trained team of professionals will ensure your venture into the World’s only Wildlife Capital is a once in a lifetime experience.
Visit Kenya’s rhino sanctuaries that are reintroducing more endangered Rhino species and other upcoming sanctuaries in Nairobi National Park like; The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust at the park's main gates and the Giraffe Centre, near the famous Giraffe Manor.
The Park is the only protected wilderness in the world situated within a capital city and a principal attraction for travelers in Nairobi. The main attractions include; Black rhinoceros, Rhino Sanctuary, Picnic Sites, Ivory Burning Site Monument, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Centre. Game Viewing, Camping, Corporate & Special Events, Picnics, Walking trails, Nairobi Safari Walk & the Orphanage are some of the things to do in Nairobi National Park.
Amboseli National Park is Kenya’s second most popular park after the Masai Mara National Reserve. It’s also a UNESCO heritage site and reserve, spreading across the Kenya – Tanzania border. The park’s name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust," a description of the park's parched conditions.
Amboseli National Park is “Home to the African Elephant” and renowned for being the best place in the world to catch a close view of the large herds of free-ranging elephants. Other wildlife commonly spotted in the park includes; lion and cheetah, giraffe, impala, eland, waterbuck, gazelle and bird species.
Situated south-east of Nairobi – Kenya, the Park covers 392 square kilometres, approximately 240km from Nairobi, Kenya's capital and largest city. Our trained team of professionals will ensure your venture into this “Home of the African Elephant” is a once in a lifetime experience.
There is a lot that fascinates travellers in Amboseli National Park, including; The Elephant Research Camp for Elephants and all the members of the "Big Five”, Mount Kilimanjaro, Observation Hill, Lake Amboseli, and Maasai Heritage Museum. There is equally a lot to do in Amboseli, including; Safari game drives, cultural visits to the local Maasai communities, Nature walks, hiking.
Lake Naivasha is the second largest freshwater lake in Kenya and home to a profligacy of plain game and birdlife where walks are permitted. Lake Naivasha National Park offers breathtaking adventures and more than 400 species of birds have been spotted here, including African fish eagles, Hippos slosh in the water, giraffes, zebra, buffalo, and eland graze around the edges of the lake.
There are various things to do in this park, including; Game viewing and game drives, boat excursions & cruises, birding & nature walks, horse riding, fishing and recreational activities.
Are you ready to start on your Great African Wildlife Expedition? Contavt us, Trafeka creates the whole travel experience with a personal touch and concierge. If you need anything extra or special special services like; security, transportation, personal guides, our travel consultants are here to help plan your memorable adventure trip in Kenya – the home of Great Africa wildlife safari.
