Cheap Safari Holidays to Kenya

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Kenya is the home of the 'safari' and is regarded by many as the best place to go on safari anywhere in Africa. It has some of the continent's most magnificent wildlife, scenery and some of the best beaches found anywhere in the world. Kenya has it all, from the coral reefs and white sand beaches of the coast to the wide open spaces of the Masai Mara, to the summit of Mount Kenya.

Safari Holidays in Kenya

Above all the stunning beaches and scenery, Kenya is most visited for it's safaris. Did you know that over ten percent of all land in Kenya is designated as national parks and reserves? Kenya has a huge variety of wildlife with almost all the major African plains animals present. Kenya's more than 50 parks and reserves cover all habitat types, from desert to mountain forest as well as no fewer than six marine parks in the Indian Ocean.

Safaris in Kenya can be very expensive and luxurious, if that is what you are after but there are also plenty of options for the more budget minded traveler, you just need to do a little more digging! To view what cheap safari holidays I recommend in Kenya follow the link to cheap safaris in Kenya.

Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi can be a little hectic, especially for the first time traveler to Africa. Don't let this put you off as once you get used to all the hustle of Nairobi it is actually an amazing place to explore with plenty to see and do before you head out onto your safari, definitely worth staying a day or two in Nairobi.

Masai Mara Migration
One of the main reasons to visit Kenya is to witness the annual wildebeest migration. From July through September the Masai Mara teams with over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra and following them are their natural predators including, Lion, Hyena, Leopard, cheetah and the crocodile.>> more

Other areas to visit include the Samburu Reserve, Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks. Amboseli is the classic image of Africa. Wildlife abounds with the ever-present and remarkable view of Mount Kilimanjaro to the south in Tanzania. The Great Rift Lakes are also worth visiting.

The People of Kenya

Kenya has a very diverse population with an incredible 40 tribes, each with their own language and culture. The biggest populations include the Kikuyu, the Luyia and the Luo, but it is the tall, proud, red-clad Masai, who are the most famous in Kenya and who still lead a traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle of cattle-herding along the southern border.

Tip: Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi
The Carnivore resturant in Nairobi is a unique experience. This open-air restaurant offers every type of meat imaginable, including four choices of wild game (Zebra, Hartebeest, Ostrich and Crocodile) is roasted on traditional Maasai swords (skewers) over a huge, visually spectacular charcoal pit that dominates the entrance of the restaurant.

Camping Safaris Kenya
Camping is definitely an option if you want a cheaper safari holiday in Kenya, but is definitely does not have to be a second class holiday, in fact it is one of the world's great travel adventures. Pitching your tent in the middle of the bush gives you the feeling of really living in the wild. An open campfire under the incredible african sky full of stars, the laughing and whooping calls of hyenas and then dawn is heralded by the unforgettable sound of a lions roar, truly an unbeatable experience. There are a few places to camp in Kenya, from the very rustic right through to five star luxury.

Is a Self Drive Safari for you?
It can be very liberating and steps up the adventure level a notch or two, but a DIY safari is not for everyone, if you think that hiring a car in Nairobi and the driving down and exploring the masai mara by yourselves sounds like fun, click here to find out more.

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