Book a trip to Kenya, one of Africa’s safari hotspots, where you’ll get to see flamingos stopping for a drink in Lake Nakuru, while exploring the wild plains of the Masaai Mara National Reserve, all in the shadow of the mighty Mt Kilimanjaro. The amazing part? There are even more incredible places to see.
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Highlights:
Amboseli National Park: Benefiting from its stunning location in the shadow of the mighty Mt Kilimanjaro this is the best place to observe elephants in truly breathtaking surroundings.
Mt Kenya: With its equatorial glaciers and awe-inspiring views across Africa’s wilderness Mt Kenya is more impressive than Kilimanjaro in many ways. With the best trekking opportunities in Kenya it is not difficult to see why many of the countries tribal communities consider the mountain sacred.
Kisite Marine National Park: Lying just off the southernmost point of Kenya’s coast, Kisite national park is a haven for keen divers and snorkeling enthusiasts with 2-3 km of pristine and colourful coral gardens.
Masai Mara National Reserve: A continuation of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania this park is most famous for its population of big cats and for the migration of Zebra, Gazelle and wildebeest from the Serengeti between July and October.
Lamu Town and Archipelago: Kenya’s oldest town and Swahili settlement is situated on Lamu Island just off the coast of Kenya in the Indian Ocean. The towns charming winding streets are dotted with original Swahili houses and wood carvings. In addition the islands idyllic beaches are unspoilt and quiet.
Hells Gate National Park: Get up close and personal with the iconic African wildlife in this park as you are allowed to cross on foot or on a bike unguided! To add to its allure Hells Gate encompasses some dramatic scenery in the form of sheer cliffs, gorges and vast plains. The park also has an interesting Masai Cultural Center where you can learn about the tribes cultural traditions.
Weather and Best Time to Visit Kenya
Due to the diverse geography in Kenya temperature and precipitation varies widely but January and February are the most popular months for tourists as temperatures tend to be warmer and there is less rain. It is advisable to avoid visiting between March and May as this is the wet season which means more mosquitoes!