TOP SAFARI ACTIVITIES IN KENYA:
Wildlife Watching
Kenya offers Top safari activities in Kenya to visitors with Masai Mara being famous for the great wildebeest migration. Most of the national parks and reserves spread all over the country give unique wildlife experiences. While on a safari to Kenya, you can expect to see the big five plus several other animals.
Explore coastal areas
Apart from the famous wilderness areas, the Kenyan coastal areas are also popular for beach holidays and marine wildlife experience. The warm water white sand beaches provide relaxation for most fatigued traveler’s from Savanah national parks. You can visit Lamu, Malindi or Mombasa for unforgettable experience.
There are numerous activities to do while at the coast that is Scuba diving, sailing on a dhow, boat cruise, snorkeling, swimming, sub bathing, parasailing, sky diving, sport fishing, kite surfing, jet skiing, fly boarding and so much more.
The Kenyan coast has a mixture of ethnicities and very rich history. There is a lot to learn about at the coast, visit historical sites. Like Fort Jesus to get an insight to slave trade in East Africa.
Visiting the marine national parks at the coast is the best chance for you to see some marine life such as; dolphins, parrot fish, butterfly fish, scorpion fish, trigger fish, moray eels, damsel fish, puffer fish, starfish, octopus, done fish, turtles, goats fish and angel fish to mention a few.
Birding
The diverse topography in Kenya provides diverse habitats for a wide range of birds including some 170 Euro-Asiatic migrant species and about 60 instead African migrants. The best time for birding is from November to April when migratory birds are available at the park.
Some of the examples of birds found in Kenya include lilac breasted roller, grey crowned cranes, Abyssinian roller, African paradise fly catcher, African grey hornbill, African fish eagle, crowned hornbill, Jackson’s hornbill, Taveta golden weaver, Williams lark, taita thrush, montane white eye, Amani sunbird, bar tailed trogon, somali sparrow, vulture guinea fowl, yellow billed wattle eye, kori bustard, secretary bird, greater and lesser flamingos, white faced whistling duck, common ostrich, African black duck, Northern pin teal, green winged tail, red billed duck, maccoa duck, crested guinea fowl, helmeted guinea fowl, rock pigeon, ring necked dove, hartlaubs bustard, African cuckoo, nubian night jar, African palm swift and star spotted night jar among the rest.
Cultural encounters
A trip to Africa doesn’t only provide you with a thrilling wilderness experience but also a chance to meet some indigenous tribes with distinct cultural values different from back home. Encounter some Kenyan tribes and enjoy learning about their cultures, support community organizations and perhaps get engaged in people’s day to day activities to experience what it means to be a local. Don’t forget to buy souvenirs from locals to take back home as souvenirs.
Mountain climbing
Kenya is home to the second highest mountain in Africa. Mount Kenya rises at an elevation of 5,199 meters above sea level after mount Kilimanjaro which is the highest in Africa. The topography of the country makes it a mountaineers destination with several other mountaineering destinations to be explored apart from mount Kenya. The other mountains tourists can climb in Kenya include; Mount Elgon. Mount Longonot, Aberdare mountains, mount Kinangop and many others.
