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Email Iwona | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It has everything. wildlife, great scenery, beautiful beach, domestic folklore, great hotels, nice people.
Email Gayle Edwards | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would definitely rate Kenya as a top Safari destination as the Mara has so much to offer such as an abundance of wildlife and the ability to get up close, picturesque landscapes, excellent accommodation options, fantastic food and guides who hold the Mara in their heart and love what they do. Another great thing about the Mara is that they have rangers out after dark to protect the animals from poachers, great work.
There is everything in Kenya that a safari goer would want. Great wildlife, varied scenery, superb accommodation and welcoming people.
Email rob ilsley | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
a wonderful country with lovely friendly people
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Email Kevin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya is the original safari destination. Although in some ways it is more rugged than some of its counterparts in southern africa, it provides a unique cultural experience and vibe from the mixture of central african & bantu culture, with its swahili influence from the coastal regions. Furthermore, from decades of experience in the tourism industry & a popular safari destination from since British occupation, Kenya has developed an enormous range of options for Safari from basic to premium luxury. Knowledgeable guides are excited to showcase the natural beauty of the country as long as you get a reputable one. Don't skimp on the guide, they are one of the most important aspects of your safari experience. Karibu Kenya!
I thought it was great but have nothing to compare it to. I've never been anywhere else in Africa. I suppose there may be other starting point cities better than Nairobi.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya is the most amazing country I've ever been too. The Kenyan people are the most welcoming, generous, and kind people I have ever met. The beauty of Kenya is incredible. Western Kenya is so green and rural. Southern Kenya has vast landscapes. Kenya has so many different landscapes. I would recommend visiting Kenya to everyone!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Is see nat geo show in life.
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Email Mahasri Weerasooriya & family | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Living in Canada, we really appreciated the cultural values of this awesome country, and felt extremely safe and comfortable, but of course all credit has to go to Odyssey Safaris for providing us with 2 awesome guides/drivers and very nice jeeps. The terrain is a little rough but hey, you are on the great Rift Valley and there is nothing to compare the scenery to it. Wildlife EVERYWHERE! It's too bad that people have got the wrong impression of Africa as a whole due to the Ebola crisis, but do your due diligence, last time I checked, there was not one case of Ebola in Kenya. Regarding the terrorists attacks, well, you might as well stay locked in your bedroom if you live in fear!! Certainly not encouraging you to go to Libya, Iraq, Syria or other NORTH AFRICAN countries, but terrorists attacks happen right in our back yard in Canada and the US, so, don't stop this from going on a Safari to Kenya, it has to be on everyone's bucket list.
Kenya offers a wide range of national parks, each with specific highlights
In September 2014 I visited the national parks (or game reserves) Samburu, Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsave E and Tsavo W. Samburu is very dry, but offers quite different wildlife (eg giraffe gazelle or Grevy's zebra). Nakuru is nice for Flamingos, but in 2014 it rained too much so there were only few. Masai Mara is clearly the highlight, but also very crowded. Amboseli offers big herds of elephants and postcard shots with Mt Kili. Tsavo W is too bushy to spot wildlife. Tsavo E has big elephants.
