For decades magical Kenya has been identified as home of safari. Every year we are host to millions of guests who stream in in search of the big five, the wildebeests’ migration, the beautiful landscape, amazing cultures and a loving people. The way we dress, our wildlife, our music, art and wildlife is part of the rich cultural heritage that is Kenya. This can be added to your normal travel itinerary without affecting the outline. Here are amazing Kenya signature experiences to consider. The experiences have been identified as safari additions that make your travel exemplary.
Purple Tea farm Tours
Tea is one of the leading cash crops in Kenya. The Kenyan highlands have ideal weather, good rainfall, and volcanic soils, the perfect combo for excellent growth. Kenya produces black, white yellow, green and purple tea. The Gatura greens farm is home to one of the purple tea farm in Kenya. Here guests are invited for a farm to table tea experience. This includes picking tea, roasting rolling and packing to take back home as a souvenir. The tour also includes a 3 course meal served within the farm.
Kaunguru coffee tours.
Nothing beats the smell of well brewed coffee. It is also called Kenya’s black Gold and a major foreign export earner. The farm is located 20mminutes from the city center. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a farm to cup coffee tour experience. You will take a walk in the coffee farms, taste varieties of freshly brewed coffee, enjoy the coffee farm process and get to but some take home gifts. Lunch is also served within the farm making it an all-day experience.
Family Adventure travel in Elkarama.
Elkarama is a locally owned and managed lodge in the heart of Laikipia, Elkarama conservancy. This means that at the conservancy unlike the reserves, you will experience much more than the game drives. This lodge has customized adventure itineraries that suite the entire family unit. Other activities include fly camping, hand line fishing, guided walks, conservation activities, horse riding, night game drives and helicopter safaris. You can also enjoy birdwatching and bush meals.
safari with a purpose in Maasai Mara .
Horse riding in Masai Mara.
Masai Mara is home to the big five, wild cats, migrating herbivores and amazing landscape. Imagine experiencing all this on a horse back. It’s not only thrilling but a wild experience as well. Horseback safari takes you very close to wildlife in area where vehicles cannot access. The impalas and gazelles leap away while the zebras and wildebeests gallop and challenge your speed. This culminates with a surprise bush breakfast while at it.
Wild safari experience at the Sosian lodge.
Sosian is a premier wildlife destination in laikipia. It is home to some of the endangered wildlife species including grevys zebra, wild dogs Jacksons hartebeests and reticulated giraffe. The ranch has incorporated both wildlife and cattle ranching with a well laid out balance. Activities include night game drives, camel treks, horseback safaris, river tubing, kayaking, fly camping, bush meals, wildlife tracking, walking safaris and cultural experiences.
View wildlife from the decks at saltlick.
Saltlick is arguably the most photographed lodge safari. The lodge is located in a private conservancy at the foothills of the Taita hills. The lodge is built on sand stilts and thus an attraction by itself. It is accessible by road rail and air from the capital city. Activities include night game drives, the special waterhole experience, bush meals, spa and swimming. You can also enjoy excursions to the nearby Mzima springs, lake Jipe and the Ngulia rhino sanctuary.
Sleep under the stars in masai Mara
The leopard hill camp offers an opportunity to sleep under the stars in masai Mara. On the click of a button, only a net separates you from the African sky. The camp is also located near water holes where wildlife comes to drink at leisure. Keep your phone in silence, it’s a mobile free zone. Just immerse and get lost in nature. Other activities include walking safaris, night game drives, educational tours, cultural experiences and birdwatching.
Hot air balloon safari in masai Mara.
Masai Mara is home to the big five and other wildlife. Games drives in this reserve are highly rewarding. It is better when viewed from the sky than in the usual safari cars. It is the reason a balloon safari is an excellent option. From the sky you may be able to spot wild game in the inaccessible areas. On landing, you culminate with a Champaign breakfast and flying certificates from the balloon pilot.
Water adventure at the cliff in Lake Nakuru.
Lake Nakuru is one of the salt water lakes on the rift valley floor. It is an ornithological paradise in addition to the wildlife. Apart from the game drives, you can do a boat ride which gets you close to the birdlife and hippos roaming the waters. Enjoy the fascinating pink plumage from the flamingos, you will also have an exceptional dining experience onboard. This lake cruise both fun and informative.
Swimming with the Dolpins at wasini island.
This happens at the kisite mpunguti marine park. The island is located a distance of the Kenyan coast. The adventure begins with a pick up at your beach resort in the morning. The wasini under water marine life is colorful and fascinating. The colorful fish and coral is a sight to behold. You will get a chance to swim with the dolphins, dive and snorkel. Between August and October, you can spot the humpack whales from a distance.
Meet the northern white rhinos at olpajeta conservancy.
The conservancy is located 3 hours from the capital city. Enjoy a personal touch with the last remaining northern white black rhinos. The rhinos have a 24hour guarded security program is the 700-hectare enclosure. Efforts have been made to reproduce the species through in vitro fertilization. While at it enjoy the sights and sounds of the chimpanzees at the only sanctuary in Kenya.
Oserengoni wildlife experience in Naivasha.
The Oserengoni is a 10,000-acre wildlife sanctuary at the shores of lake Naivasha. The sanctuary has a wildlife conservancy, Boutique bistro house, lodge and luxurious lodge and bush home. Oserengoni is home to leopard, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and hyena. It is also home to over 400 bird species including Narina trogon, fish eagle, spotted eagle owl and helmeted bush shrikes. The tourism proceeds are used in the conservation of the tow lakes within the sanctuary.
There are many more safari experiences to be explored in Kenya. Talk with a travel expert and plan more activities during your safari stay in Kenya. We endeavor to give our clients impactful safari experiences. We are happy when you come in a guests, become friends and leave as family.