Kenya is a very interesting place to visit. The people are very friendly and helpful. The safari guide was very professional and made our experience the best it could be.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Where you’re guaranteed to have the classic African safari experience
It’s very easy to fall completely in love with Kenya: it is here that you’ll get to experience the classic African safari, and where, often, you can feel like you and your travel companions are the only people in the world. Of course, the more popular parks like Masai Mara (which offers some of the best game-viewing in the world) and Amboseli (where you’ll get classic postcard views of Kilimanjaro) have well-travelled roads, but go further off the beaten track to parks like Tsavo West and into the heart of Laikepia Plateau, and often you’ll not see another vehicle for days.
The most common way to get around in Kenya, if you’re on safari, is by light airplane – and your flights will usually be arranged by the lodges and camps you stay at. Only a handful of visitors seem to travel independently by road; it’s often very slow going between the parks because of the sheer distances, and the poor quality of some of the roads can turn what should be a two-hour journey into at least double that. Information on camping can be hard to come by and you’ll need to be self-sufficient as there are often no amenities in many of the parks’ campsites. Having said that, little compares to the joy and sense of freedom that comes with exploring and setting up camp in some of the wildest parts of Kenya’s remotest parks.
What Kenya is less known for is its beaches – surprising, because they really are beautiful. Long, sandy stretches and pretty blue bays watched over by both baobabs and palm trees make for truly memorable holidays, and it’s well worth taking a few days after your safari to unwind further along the Indian Ocean.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The beauty of the landscape and the variety of wildlife left me breathless. I have never been on safari in another country to compare, but in Kenya they really value the tourism industry and they work hard to make sure you have the best experience possible. The tour guides are well trained and very knowledgeable about all the wildlife and the parks/reserves. The staff at all the lodges also worked hard to provide a high level of service. Safety is also the highest priority. Also, in my opinion, no safari trip is complete without a trip to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which raises baby elephant orphans. It's located just outside Nairobi and is the perfect way to either begin or end your safari experience. I will be going back to Kenya for sure!
Email nick tsurikov | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Relatively safe country and quite developed 'safari' business. Sure, there may be other places and destinations, but Kenya is so far appears to be very good.
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Email JerseyMolly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This trip was a dream come true, I would love to come back to Kenya.
There is a lot of wildlife in the parks in the south. You need to have some luck and be in the right season, but it is impossible not to be excited. I am not a real safari man, but even though I liked visiting some of the parks. The 'Bush vibe' is less in the south, it is all very organized. There are a lot of tours going around and Kenya gets a lot of tourists. The north is different, not many people venture north to the Turkana area. It takes time and effort to go there and besides that, most people go to Kenya for the wildlife that is more in the south.
Email Mark Hancock | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We love Kenya as a safari destination. We've been twice and wouldn't hesitate to return.
Amazing diversity and for the most part, the park infrastructure is great.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From our understanding, this is one of the best places in Africa to get up and close to wildlife. Tanzania get's busier and more visitors, and that "Bush Vibe" isn't as great there. With that said, we haven't compared this ourselves. We've talked about safaris all over Africa but found that this is the best place to get your first - great - safari experience.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari, great people beautiful area
