“Jambo na Karibuni” (Hello & Welcome) – This friendly Swahili greeting will be your introduction to all the new friends and acquaintances you make on safari in Kenya. As you plan for the safari ahead we suggest you run through the information that follows so that you get the very most out of your safari.
Kenya is rightfully described as “All of Africa in One Country”, and it is exactly that. It is a fact that Kenya enjoys some of the world’s greatest environmental diversity resulting in unparalleled species and sub-species varieties.
Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, lies on the equator and overlies the East African Rift covering a diverse and expansive terrain that extends roughly from Lake Victoria to Lake Turkana (formerly called Lake Rudolf) and further south-east to the Indian Ocean. It is bordered by Tanzania to the south and southwest, Uganda to the west, South Sudan to the north-west, Ethiopia to the north and Somalia to the north-east. Kenya covers 581,309 km2 (224,445 sq mi), and had a population of approximately 45 million people in July 2014.
Kenya is known for its safaris, diverse climate & geography, expansive wildlife reserves and national parks such as the East and West Tsavo National Park, the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Aberdares National Park. Kenya has several world heritage sites such as Lamu and numerous beaches, including in Diani, Watamu, Malindi and Kilifi.
Kenya has 480 kilometres of Indian Ocean coastline and a coral fringe reef, which is home to a colourful plethora of marine life. You can explore its balmy waters by dhow, yacht or powerboat; dive, snorkel and swim in the clear azure waters over fabulous coral beds; hunt for Marlin, Tuna and Sailfish or explore the mangrove swamps and creeks where the cycle begins. The coast is home to a striking mix of people and cultures with beautiful ancient architecture contrasting with the modern day bustle of the 21st century.
From the coast on the Indian Ocean, the low plains rise to central highlands. The Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful agricultural production regions in Africa. The highlands are the site of the highest point in Kenya and the second highest peak on the continent: Mount Kenya, which reaches 5,199 m (17,057 ft) and is the site of glaciers. Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m or 19,341 ft) can be seen from Kenya to the south of the Tanzanian border.
Kenya is a land of contrasts and extremes: a country with an extraordinary variety of landscapes and locations, all of them striking in their own particular way. It has earned the epithet ‘the cradle of mankind’ for the discovery of archaeological evidence of the earliest origins of mankind – with the Leakey family’s research centre in Koobi Fora still making headline news with fossil finds today.
The African Great Lakes region; which Kenya is a part of, has been inhabited by humans since the Lower Paleolithic period. Fossils found in Kenya suggest that primates roamed the area more than 20 million years ago. Recent findings near Lake Turkana indicate that hominids such as Homo habilis (1.8 and 2.5 million years ago) and Homo erectus (1.9 million to 350,000 years ago) are possible direct ancestors of modern Homo sapiens, and lived in Kenya in the Pleistocene epoch.
Kenya is simply the best wildlife viewing destination in Africa. People from all over the world are drawn here by its essence: the chance to immerse yourself in the spectacle of the big game: the predators and the prey ritually entwined in a cycle of life and death. Kenya straddles the Equator with geography ranging from snow capped Mt. Kenya; the second highest mountain in Africa, to lush tropical rainforest and golden sands at sea level. Kenya boasts every known landform and a wealth of animal and bird life which owes its very existence to the contrasts in the country’s terrain. You do not have to be an ornithologist to enjoy its one thousand species of birds or a zoologist to be amazed by its variety of animals. Kenya’s birds range from the beautiful to the bizarre and its wildlife from the weird to the wonderful…
Kenya has considerable land area devoted to wildlife habitats, including the Maasai Mara, where blue wildebeest and other bovids participate in a large scale annual migration. More than 1 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras participate in the migration across the Mara River.
The “Big Five” game animals of Africa, that is the lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros and elephant, can be found in Kenya and in the Masai Mara in particular. A significant population of other wild animals, reptiles and birds can be found in the national parks and game reserves in the country. The annual animal migration occurs between June and September with millions of animals taking part, attracting valuable foreign tourism. Two million wildebeest migrate a distance of 2,900 kilometres (1,802 mi) from the Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya, in a constant clockwise fashion, searching for food and water supplies. This Serengeti Migration of the wildebeest is a curious spectacle listed among the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
We are among the last generations to have the opportunity to experience the vanishing cultures of East Africa. Kenya is the tribal home to 40 different ethnic groups, many still living exactly as their ancestors did thousands of years ago. You can immerse yourself in the ways and culture of some of Africa’s proudest and most striking tribes. Hidden from the traveling majority you pass quietly into the lives of the local people to experience a personal understanding of the more remote tribes of Kenya. The life and livelihood of these people are intricately and inextricably bound up with the land, the climate and the often harsh conditions. They co-exist with the modern world, still adhering to the customs and colourful ceremonies of their ancestors. You will hear many stories, witness romantic and beautiful rituals – sometimes great photographic opportunities will arise and at others photography will not be possible. You will be asked to respect the remote cultures, superstitions and taboos and immerse yourself in the cultural experience.
Kenya is not a homogeneous country ethnicity-wise. The make-up of Kenyans is primarily that of 13 ethnic groups with an additional 27 smaller groups. The majority of Kenyans belong to ‘Bantu’ tribes such as the Kikuyu, Luhya and Kamba. There are also the ‘Nilotic’ tribes such as the Luo, Kalenjin, Maasai and Turkana. The ‘Hamitic’ people include the Turkana, Rendille and Samburu. Around 13% of the population are of non-African descent, i.e. Indian, Arab and European.
Kenya has a warm and humid tropical climate on its Indian Ocean coastline. The climate is cooler in the savannah grasslands around the capital city, Nairobi, and especially closer to Mount Kenya, which has snow permanently on its peaks. Further inland, in the Nyanza region, there is a hot and dry climate which becomes humid around Lake Victoria, the largest tropical fresh-water lake in the world. This gives way to temperate and forested hilly areas in the neighbouring western region. The north-eastern regions along the border with Somalia and Ethiopia are arid and semi-arid areas with near-desert landscapes.
THINGS TO DO IN KENYA
Celebrated for its fantastic savanna safaris, Kenya is a nation of sensational extremes and exemplary complexities. It is famous for Kenya safari lodges, deserts and high snows; woodlands and open fields; the city of Nairobi and brilliant tribal societies; freshwater lakes and coral reefs. There are many attractions that potential tourists would find interesting as Kenya is East Africa in microcosm. The untamed wildlife safaris have remained the top vacation bucket list in Kenya for a considerable length of time while different vacation packages incorporate trekking Mount Kenya, expanding over the Masai Mara and snorkeling in Malindi on the Indian Ocean coast. Below we will detail some of the famous spots and tourist attractions in Kenya that you would absolutely love to visit.
NAIROBI
Before setting off for the game parks, spend a night or two in the capital. East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city, Nairobi is Kenya’s beating heart, an exciting, maddening concrete jungle that jarringly counterpoints the untrammelled natural beauty to be found elsewhere in the country.
Nairobi’s polarising character ensures that the city is reviled and loved in equal measure, and even those who love it might well admit that it’s the kind of place many rave about only once they’re away from it. For those who call it home, the city’s charms include a vibrant cultural life, fabulous places to eat and exciting nightlife.
With a fabulous national park on its doorstep, some wildlife-centric attractions, the excellent National Museum and a series of quirky sights, Nairobi’s reality – like that of so many places with a bad reputation – will often come as a pleasant surprise.
Nairobi National Park – “The World’s Wildlife Capital”
Welcome to Kenya’s most accessible yet incongruous safari experience. Set on the city’s southern outskirts, Nairobi National Park (at 117 sq km, one of Africa’s smallest) has abundant wildlife that can, in places, be viewed against a backdrop of city skyscrapers and planes coming in to land – it’s one of the only national parks on earth bordering a capital city. Remarkably, the animals seem utterly unperturbed by it all – in spite of its closeness to the city and it’s relative small size of the recreation center, Nairobi National Park boasts of a huge and diverse population of wild life.
Wide open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Other regularly spotted species include gazelles, warthogs, zebras, giraffes, ostriches and buffaloes. Visitors can enjoy the park’s picnic sites, three campsites and the walking trails for hikers.
Giraffe Centre
At the Giraffe Centre you see these magnificent creatures and learn why they are endangered. You will also learn their behaviours, traits and more conservation education. To cap the visit, you get the chance to feed them under the supervision of a trained staff member.
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
The elephant orphanage, which is only open for a short period each day, is a place where you will learn about the baby elephants and what led them to be orphans. You will get more information on raising them and the efforts being made to re-introduce them back to the wilderness. It is an enchanting and magical thing to watch the orphans play in the mud with each other.
MOUNT KENYA
Mount Kenya is the most astounding mountain in Kenya and the second-most noteworthy in Africa, after Kilimanjaro. The mountain offers excellent views of the surrounding wildlife areas and a fun hiking challenge.
Far from being a just single peak Mount Kenya is in fact a massif consisting of a multitude of imposing spires, cliffs, complex ridges and peaks. These are the weathered remnants of a large extinct volcano that was active several million years ago. Mount Kenya straddles the equator but is sufficiently high to receive significant snowfall and to be circled with several glaciers.
The main summits are the twins Batian and Nelion, and these can only be reached by means of technical climbing via a variety of rock or ice routes. The third highest peak, Point Lenana, is a popular destination for trekking parties. Point John and some of the other subsidiary peaks also offer good rock climbing routes.
WILDLIFE PARKS AND RESERVES
About 8% of the Kenya’s land mass are protected areas for wildlife conservation. In Kenya, Protected areas embrace various types of ecosystems namely: forests, wetlands, savannah, arid and semi-arid. The protected areas comprise of 23 terrestrial National Parks, 28 terrestrial National Reserves, 6 marine National Reserves and 4 national sanctuaries. As noted above protected areas in Kenya are categorized either as parks or reserves. The distinction between the two categories is: in parks there is complete protection of natural resources and the only activities allowed are tourism and research. On the other hand in reserves, human activities are allowed under specific conditions. These activities are for instance firewood collection in terrestrial reserves. It is worth mentioning that a lot of Kenya’s wildlife lives outside Protected Areas, this is because most of the protected areas are not fully fenced, and hence wildlife moves in and out of these areas in search of pasture and water during certain periods within the year. When they move out of the protected areas, they interact with people on private and community land causing human wildlife conflict.
Samburu National Reserve
Kenya’s Semi-Arid Untamed Park – Samburu National Reserve is situated at the southeastern corner of Samburu District in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya. It is bordered to the south by Ewaso Nyiro River, which separates it from the Buffalo Springs National Reserve. The reserve covers an area of 165 Km² and is located around 345Km from Nairobi.
The reserve is reach in wildlife with fame for abundance in rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx (Also referred as Samburu Special). The reserve is also popular with a minimum of 900 elephants. Large predators such as the Lion, Leopard and Cheetah are an important attraction (Kamunyak the Miracle Lioness that adapted the baby Oryx is a resident in the reserve). Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area. Birdlife is abundant with over 450 species recorded. Birds of the arid northern bush country are augmented by a number of riverine forest species. Lesser Kestrel and the Taita Falcon are species of global conservation concern and they both utilize the reserve. Five species categorized as vulnerable have recorded in the reserve. These are African Darter, Great Egret, White-headed Vulture, Martial Eagle and the Yellow-billed Ox-pecker. Critically endangered Pancake tortoise is found in the reserve.
Tsavo National Park
Land of Lava, Springs & Man-Eaters – from the sight of fifty million gallons of crystal clear water gushing out of from the under parched lava rock that is the Mzima Springs to the Shetani lava flows, Tsavo West is a beautiful, rugged wilderness. The savannah ecosystem comprises of open grasslands, scrublands, and Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation and rocky ridges including the Poacher’s Lookout where visitors can see the teeming herds in the plains below. Tsavo West offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world and attractions include elephant, rhino, Hippos, lions, cheetah, leopards, Buffalos, diverse plant and bird species including the threatened corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler.
Tsavo is the biggest national park in Kenya and one of the biggest on the planet. Tsavo National Park is the perfect destination in Kenya for individuals who look for isolation and security and in addition the opportunity to investigate the wild.
Amboseli National Park
The Kilimanjaro Royal Court – crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
The Jewel of Kenya’s Wildlife Viewing Areas, the Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Kenya. The reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland.
Wildlife tends to be most concentrated on the reserve’s western escarpment. The annual wildebeest’s migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November. There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 birds species recorded on the reserve. Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant, and it is for this reason a visitor hardly ever misses seeing all the big five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino) in one safari.
Meru National Park
Welcome to Complete Wilderness – brilliant on a magnificent scale, the Meru and Kora sister parks feature luxuriant jungle, coursing rivers, verdant swamp, khaki grasslands and gaunt termite cathedrals all under the sky’s great blue bowl. Little visited and utterly unspoilt, few places are comparable to the remote and rugged atmosphere found here. Visitors can see Grevy’s zebras, elephants, Bohor reedbucks, hartebeests, pythons, puff adders, cobras, buffalos and more than 427 recorded species of birds.
Aberdare National Park
The Majestic Moorland – Picturesque, steep forested ravines and open moorland characterise the Aberdare National Park. The park provides a habitat for elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and bushbucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat and the blue duiker. Visitors can indulge in picnics, trout fishing in the rivers and camping in the moorlands. Bird viewing is rewarding, with over 250 species of birds in the park, including the Jackson’s Francolin, Sparrow hawks, goshawks, eagles, sunbirds and plovers.
PRIVATE CONSERVANCIES
Kenya leads African conservation efforts with its development of private and community wildlife conservancies. They provide sanctuaries for a plethora of endangered species, generating income for local people and land owners alike, and of course offering the very best in luxury hospitality.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a model and catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife. For local communities, Lewa represents much more than the wildlife it protects.
To the people who neighbour the Conservancy, Lewa provides the chance to maintain their traditional way of life in a modern and sustainable context through progressive grazing and forestry initiatives. To families living on its boundaries, Lewa offers improved livelihoods with its adult education and women’s micro-credit programmes, community-managed water projects, and access to health care at its four health clinics.
In September 2014, Lewa and Borana took another bold move and begun to remove the fence separating the two areas to create one conservation landscape for the benefit of the rhino. With the fence removed, this landscape now tops 93,000 acres and is one of the biggest private rhino reserves in Kenya. By January 2017, the landscape had a combined black rhino population of 83 as well as 74 white rhinos, which constitute 15% of Kenya’s entire rhino population.
This unprecedented step by Lewa and Borana was the first time in Kenya that two privately owned and run organisations had undertaken such a move for the benefit of one of the country’s most threatened species.
BIG TUSKERS AND ORPHANS
The African Elephant is under perilous threat from poaching for its ivory. Kenya and Tsavo National Park in particular, are home to many of the continents’ last “big tuskers”. We offer awesome experiences in search of these giants of nature that would not otherwise be possible were it not for the pioneering conservation efforts of The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Tsavo Tusk Trust and other conservation bodies.
INDIAN OCEAN
Experience the tranquil environs of the Kenyan coast – the splendid white sandy beaches, cool breezes, watersports and exclusive beach resorts. The Indian Ocean offers unique, exotic settings for intimate honeymoons, unforgettable weddings, special anniversaries or simply a whimsical vow renewal or blessing. Our exceptionally beautiful, memorable and romantic East African honeymoon destinations are as diverse as the continent itself and can be experienced as stand-alone destinations or in exciting combinations with each other.
Lamu Island
Lamu Town seems almost ethereal as you approach it from the water, with the shop fronts and mosques creeping out from behind a forest of dhow masts. Up close, the illusion shatters and the town becomes a hive of activity – from the busy waterfront, with heavy carts wheeled to and fro, to the pungent labyrinth of donkey-wide alleyways, along which women whisper by in full-length bui-bui (black cover-all worn by some Islamic women outside the home) and stray cats hunt for scraps. Your nostrils are assaulted with blue smoke from meat grilling over open fires, donkey dung and the organic scent of the cured wooden shutters on houses built of stone and coral. Many visitors call this town – the oldest living town in East Africa, a Unesco World Heritage site and arguably the most complete Swahili town in existence – one of the highlights of their trip to Kenya.
There are no streets on Lamu Island, just rear ways and trails, and thusly, there are few mechanized vehicles on the island. Occupants move about by walking or by watercraft, and jackasses are utilized to transport merchandise and materials.
Watamu
Laid-back little Watamu looks out over the Indian Ocean and enjoys a blinding white-sand beach and a soft breeze coming off the water. It’s a gorgeous slice of coastline and one that includes its own marine national park. As well as its natural endowments, great dining scene and laid-back village vibe, Watamu makes an excellent base from which to explore the nearby Gede Ruins, Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve and the mangrove-fringed waterways of Mida Creek.
Malindi
Having hosted Vasco de Gama’s fleet in 1498, Malindi has been welcoming strangers ever since. It’s a bustling town that doesn’t quite have the architecture of Lamu or the easygoing charm of Watamu, but it makes up for it with several worthwhile historical sights, its own marine national park and some fantastic stretches of beach. Beloved by Italians – many of whom have settled here (particularly Sicilians back in the 1970s, allegedly fleeing from Interpol) – Malindi has been feeling the pinch lately, with economic depression in Europe impacting on much of its visitor market. Still, it remains a melting pot of local cultures with a rich and fascinating history. Wander through the alleys of the atmospheric old town, dine on terrific Italian food beside the Indian Ocean, or take a plunge into the crystal-clear waters of the national park and you’ll discover for yourself that Malindi is quite the charmer.
Malindi gives an exceptionally decent place to really get to enjoy the waterfront vacation spots in Kenya, with its broad coral reefs and delightful shorelines. This place is ideal for surfing, snorkeling, remote ocean angling and other water sports
Diani
Diani Beach is one of the most exclusive locations for Kenya beach holidays. Situated on the South Coast of Mombasa, the 25 Kilometre strip is made up of Tiwi, Diani, Galu, Kinondo & Chale Island. The pearly-white sands blend into the turquoise warm waters of the Indian Ocean creating a perfect backdrop of tranquillity for a truly memorable African Holiday. The large tidal movement on Diani Beach creates a width of up 200m of white sand at low tide.
The strong coastal winds and low tides provide excellent Kite and Windsurfing conditions for all levels. Those who wish to dive will be spoilt for choice. The stunning coral reef and huge marine life, serve up over 25 world class dive sites to explore, including a purpose sunk plane wreck. Snorkelling trips can also be organised along with dolphin and whale shark spotting aboard a local Dhow. Diani has a host of wellness options including spas, yoga, pilates and meditation classes. Golf, Tennis, Horse Riding, skydiving and many more, Diani has a huge variety of activities sure to suit all who visit. A trip to see the protected Colobus Monkey’s is a must, whilst a tour of an ancient “Kaya” forest will help you learn the origins of the coastal tribes.
AFRICA’S BEST BIRDING
Origins Safaris (formally East African Ornithological Safaris) are the original birding safari company in East Africa. The company founder, Don Turner, wrote the definitive Guide: `Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania’. Whether you want a specialist birding program targeting hundreds of species in a fortnight, or you seek a more general, cultural and wildlife safari, you can rest assured that our guides will know exactly what you are looking at, and be able to interpret its behaviour for you.
Lake Nakuru
The Bird Watchers’ Paradise – on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Visitors can enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Lake Nakuru National Park is ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnics and game drives. Lake Nakuru is an extremely shallow lake, located in the heart of Kenya. The lake’s plenitude of green growth pulls in immense amounts of lesser flamingos, at times more than a million at a time.
CRADLE OF MANKIND
At Kenya’s UNESCO World Heritage sites of Lake Turkana and the Chalbi desert you can explore “where we all originated from”. A place where fossils millions of years old literally litter the ground. You can also immerse yourself in the traditional cultures of the tribes who make this dramatic landscape their home.
Lake Turkana
The Jade Sea – Lake Turkana is a massive inland sea; the largest desert lake in the world. This single body of water is over 250 kilometers long- longer than the entire Kenyan coast. It is widely known as the Jade Sea, because of the remarkable, almost incandescent, colour of its waters.
Turkana has one of the longest living histories on earth, and recent fossil evidence unearthed at Koobi Fora has led to the Lake being referred to as ‘The Cradle of Mankind’. The site lies at the heart of the Sibiloi National Park, a place of stark beauty and prehistoric petrified forests.
The Lake itself is a natural treasure, with the world’s single largest crocodile population. In Turkana these reptiles grow to record size, with some of the largest specimens found on remote windswept Central Island.
FAMILY SAFARIS
Wondering if it’s a good idea to take your kids on safari in Africa? Kenya has long been delivering safe and rewarding family safaris in world-renowned Big 5 game reserves as well as beach holidays on the country’s dazzling coastline and Indian Ocean islands. And let’s not forget that this East African country is also home to the greatest wildlife spectacle of them all – the Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration.
Spend an unforgettable family safari in Kenya tracking big cats on game drives on a Masai Mara safari; drifting over vast plains on a scenic hot air balloon flight; going on guided bush walks led by red-robed Maasai warriors and hand feeding giraffe at the well-known Giraffe Manor. And when they’re not with you, your kids can join in junior ranger programmes packed with unforgettable experiences such as learning to shoot a bow and arrow, making fire with sticks or casting animal tracks in plaster.
Wildlife-rich game reserves, white sand beaches, Maasai warriors, once-in-a-lifetime activities and all the atmosphere of big game Africa – how could you not bring the kids on safari in Kenya?
There are numerous family-friendly private villas, intimate tented camps and luxury lodges in prime locations from the Masai Mara and Amboseli National Park to the beach-fringed island of Lamu. We will tailor-make a Kenya family safari guaranteed to thrill every member of your family.
A safari with your family creates memories that will last generations. The excitement of searching for Africa’s wildlife appeals to all ages. A safari to Kenya is simply an unforgettable family odyssey.
PROFILED TRIP TO KENYA – BIG GAME SAFARI
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” St. Augustine.
If you are already planning your 2017 / 2018 safaris away from your hectic life, I bet this trip is just what you are looking for.
On your luxury Big Game Safari to Kenya you will be visiting some of the most contrasting examples of our Kenyan parks in order to see the extensive range of wildlife and scenery, with stop-overs in Nairobi at either end of your safari, where you will be able to visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage.
You will visit the following:
- Meru National Park – a wild, beautiful, lesser-known and more private park, beloved of the late George Adamson and his wife Joy.
- Samburu National Reserve – a rugged, remote park with some of the most colourful game viewing and 6 species rarely seen elsewhere – Grevy’s Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk, Guenther’s Dik Dik and Beisa Oryx.
- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy – an award-winning catalyst and model for community conservation and home to a remarkable variety of wildlife including White & Black Rhino.
- Maasai Mara National Reserve – a park of wonderful volcanic scenery, rolling grasslands and plenty of game especially during the Great Migration; an amazing spectacle of nearly 2 million zebra & wildebeest move through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem searching for grass and water.
Please let us know should you wish to join our specialized guides an exclusive trip of a lifetime with Big Game Safaris to Kenya trip.
ABOUT ORIGINS SAFARIS
At Origins Safaris we are passionate about wildlife, cultural heritage, adventure and exploration. We customize each and every safari to your personal requirements and expectations, ensuring an exclusive, unique and authentic experience every time.
Origins Safaris is a family business, founded in 1963 by Don and Margaret Turner. It is managed today by two subsequent generations of the family, and predominantly by Don’s son, Steve. We are so much more than just a travel broker – our years of experience, professionalism and reliability means that we go the all important extra mile, to make sure your dream safari is safe, memorable, educational and most of all great fun. We are renowned for our meticulous safari planning from start to finish, and the highest standards of natural history interpretation.
Origins Safaris provide that crucial “sound advice and impeccable service” so seldom found by other companies. We have 50+ years of authentic African safari experience and the know-how to make your trip run as smoothly as possible.
For more information on safaris to Kenya, please visit https://originsafaris.com/kenya-2/
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