7 Ways To Experience Kenya Safaris In 2023-24
Kenya is vast. And it promises endless adventures and game-viewing experiences across all its major national parks. Whether you want to experience the wildlife migration or just want to fly in the air, on a hot air balloon safari, there’s a plethora of ways to experience Kenya Safaris.
But with so many options out there, it seems daunting, right? Don’t worry, we got your answer, below, we have mentioned 6 ways, in which you can experience Kenya Safaris. Keep reading!
Discover Kenya’s finest wildlife on a Game Drive
Kenya abodes more than 25 national parks and is home to more than 25000 animals. And there’s no best way than a game drive to witness this staggering amount of wildlife. Basically, there are 3 different game drives, morning game drives, and afternoon and evening game drives.
Out of all morning game drives in Kenya Safaris are the best way to observe Kenya’s wildlife. As the wild animals are more active in the early morning.
The best national parks for game drives In Kenya –
Nairobi National Park, Samburu Game Reserve, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Aberdare National Park, Tsavo East National Park,
The wildlife you can spot
The famous African big five, zebras, hippos, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, and many others
Fly Above The Wildlife On A Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Game drives in Kenya Safaris are the traditional ways to spot the wildlife where you explore the wildlife on a 4WD Game drive, but what if you watch the wildlife from a new perspective? You can do this on a hot-air balloon safari in Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
You can fly over the park’s endless plains and witness wildlife that roams on this. There’s nothing more than this, as the sun rises beneath the far mountains, your hot-air-balloon safaris also start rising in the sky.
The cost of a hot-air balloon ride in Masai Mara Reserve- is $450/per person
it’s no wonder that hot-air balloon safaris are the best way to experience a Safari in Kenya.
Step into Kenya ‘s wildlife and wilderness on a Walking Safaris
Otherwise, knowns as Bush Walks, walking safari are now becoming popular in Kenya. This is a new way of re-discovering Kenya’s wildlife on foot. Walking Safaris not only lets you witness the wildlife; it helps you learn smaller details about those animals whom you can’t spot on a game drive.
Bush walks are basically carried out in selected game reserves and national parks in Kenya. And, it is mostly carried out with a guide and an armed ranger, who stays with you along the walking safaris for your safety.
Witness Kenya’s Greatest wildlife miracle – Wildebeest Migration
By far, the wildebeest migration is the biggest draw card of Kenya Safaris. Wildebeest migration is the annual movement of 2.5 million wildebeest, where these wildebeest move from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Kenya Masai Mara national reserve.
This journey of migration undergoes many thrilling movements, as these wildebeest face big predators like lions, and leopards on land, and deadly crocodiles in the water.
- Best time to witness this migration – Mid-July to August
- How to witness this migration – on a game drive in Masai Mara Reserve
Meet The Masai Tribe – The People Who Live Off Their Land!
Your Kenya Safari would be incomplete without meeting these Masai Tribe. The Masai Tribe has been in living harmonically with the wildlife for thousands of years. And, they have developed generations of knowledge of the land they live.
One thing you will find in them, they are courageous but calm, dressed in red colors. You can make a trip to their (namely known as Masai Village) and can learn about their tradition. Seeing their simplest way of life will be an eye-opening experience for you.
Go on Birding in Kenya’s Premier National Parks
It’s no doubt that Kenya’s renowned for its diverse wildlife, but apart from this wildlife, this country abodes more than, 1154, bird species, combing both natives and migrants.
Out of these 1100 bird species, more than 800 birds are year-around-residents and 170 plus birds migrate from Europe and Asia, and 60 plus bird -species migrate from neighboring African countries.
Some of the best national parks to spot these birds are Arabuko- Sokoke National Parks, Tsavo East National Park, Kakamega Forest, Aberdare National Park, and Amboseli National Park.
- The best time to see these birds on Kenya Safari– November to April.
Join us on a Boat Safari at Lake Naivasha
Have you ever thought, that you can feel the real vibe, of Kenya Safari, on a boat? You can experience it on a boat safari at Lake Naivasha. Naivasha is a freshwater lake located near the Lake Nakuru.
The cost of boat safaris in Lake Naivasha is $25-$30 per person for an hour. On this boat safaris you can spot wild animals such as zebras, waterbuck, giraffes, and wildebeest.
Final Word
Kenya’s blessed with some of the finest wildlife in the African continent. And, all these above experiences will make your Kenya Safari unforgettable. Stay in touch with our safari expert at Off We Go Safaris to know more about Kenya’s wildlife and wilderness.