Are you looking for the best outdoor adventure vacation? Kenya’s iconic safari has everything you could want from such an action-packed holiday. To give you an idea of what exactly you can do while on safari in Kenya, we have compiled this short article to show you just how great your experience can and will be.
Wildlife
Seen in legendary movies like Out of Africa and The Lion King, wildlife destinations don’t get more famous than Kenya. On a safari through some of the country’s amazing National Parks and Game Reserves, you can expect to see many different species of antelope including eland, Thomson and Grant’s gazelle, greater and lesser kudu, gerenuk and klipspringer. Mammalian ungulates, such as wildebeests and giraffes. And last but not least, the highly renowned ‘Big Five’ which are made up of lion, leopard, black rhino, buffalo and elephant.
emblematic landscape
The Kenyan landscape is absolutely stunning and impressive. Let me give you an introduction to some of the best iconic landscapes there.
Lake Victoria – Lake Victoria, also known as “The Eye of the Rhino”, borders Tanzania and Uganda, as well as Kenya. It is the largest tropical lake on earth and has an area of 68,800 square kilometers.
mount kilimanjaro – The triple snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro; Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira can be seen from many areas of Kenya. It is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and is an incredible sight to see up close.
great rift valley – The Rift Valley spans many countries, but it is deepest in Nairobi, Kenya. It really is a stunning sight, to be seen en route to many of Kenya’s wildlife parks and other attractions, when taking a specific route out of Nairobi.
Culture
Many indigenous Kenyan tribes still exist even to this day, such as the Maasai people. It is possible to take a tour of a Maasai village to see and learn about how they live and receive an education on their tribal culture and ways of life.