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From the white sandy coastal beaches to the rich highlands and semi arid plains, there is no
question about the amount of adventure you are set to have in Kenya. Each part of the country is
unique with its features and attractions that would interest different sets of visitors.
5 Reasons why you should Visit Kenya for your Next Holiday
Kenya is one of the best places to visit for your holiday. It offers the ideal break from your day to
day routines with a lot of holiday activities and destinations to choose from within the country.
Below are some of the reasons why Kenya should feature in your holiday bucket list.
2. Diverse Ecosystem
Kenya has a very diverse ecosystem. This makes it a perfect holiday destination with so much to
choose from. The coastal area is ideal for visitors who prefer beach holidays. From swimming
with the dolphins in the South Coast to culturally rich Lamu in the north, the coast simply offers
so much for beach lovers. Further inwards, the ecosystem changes from flat plain to high
mountains. The weather and temperature also vary extensively, but generally, the weather is
normally favorable for the holidays.
The majority of the animals involved in this migration is normally wildebeests. However, other
animals also take part in this migration, including zebras, gazelles and antelopes. The height of
this spectacle is when the animals attempt to cross the Mara River with hungry crocodiles
waiting.
The Masai Mara National reserve is also famous for bird watching and nature walks. The terrain
is simply heavenly and guests get the chance to get up close with some of the wild animals and
smaller species that cannot be seen on a normal Safari.
Masai Mara is definitely a beauty and you should never miss this when you visit Kenya for
safaris.
Of the 2 parks, Tsavo East National park is slightly larger than Tsavo West. Tsavo East is
characterized by a flat terrain while the West is more mountainous and green. Tsavo West also
has a number of swamps, rivers and springs. The Mzima Spring is located in Tsavo West and
guests get the chance to watch hippos from under water at this location.
The big 5 can be found in Tsavo National Park and also other animals like the zebras, gazelles,
water bucks and many more. Tsavo is also a great location for bird watching.
The Mount Kenya National Park is located around the mountain and the area was initially a
forest reserve that was later declared to be a national park by the government. The park is
famous for elephants and other animals and it covers an area of around 715 square kilometers. It
is also a good location for bird watching with over 130 species of birds recorded.
The vegetation in the area is visibly diverse, mainly because of the difference in temperature.
Mountain climbing is also one of the activities that greatly attract visitors to this safari
destination in Kenya. There are various peaks that you can climb to and the experience is simply
heavenly.
The Amboseli National Park was initially known as the Masai Amboseli Game Reserve. It is
situated close to Mount Kilimanjaro and safaris in Amboseli give you the perfect view of the
highest mountain in Africa which has part of its foot in Kenya.
The park extends to about 392 square kilometers and its ecosystem extends into the neighboring
Tanzania. The park has a flat topography and is classified as semi arid. The park is mostly
famous for the free ranging elephants that can be found in the park and guests on safari get the
chance to get up close with the elephants.
There are also very many other animals, including the lion and zebras. The area is home to the
Masai tribe of Kenya and you can get the rare chance of learning their rich cultural practices like
hunting.
Lake Nakuru National Park is set on the shores of Lake Nakuru, a lake found in the Rift Valley.
The park is famous for the beautiful flamingos that are often seen to carpet regions of the lake.
They have, however reduced over time and a good number migrated to the nearby Lake Baringo.
Lake Nakuru National Park is also home to various mammals and you can get the chance to see
black and white rhinos when you visit the park.
The park is conveniently close to Kenyas capital city, Nairobi. It is about 2 hours drive to the
park and therefore visitors need not stay in the area to enjoy this beauty. You can visit the park
for a one day safari and comfortably return to Nairobi by nightfall.
These are some of the best locations for safaris in Kenya. Others safari locations in Kenya worth
mentioning are:
What has been you safari experience in any of the locations? Let us know in the comments below
for the next holiday seeker enjoy their safari in Kenya.