SEPCIAL INTEREST KENYA SAFARI HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES
Special interest Kenya is a hotbed for special interest tours. These specially designed tours offer a novel way for travellers to discover new aspects of a favourite topic of interest. Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher, or you’re into film and photography, or you like to trace the history of past conflict through a tour of battle sites or you want to feel the benefit of high-altitude training, Kenya is the place to go.
Probably Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacle is the great migration of wildebeest, said to be the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet. The annual migration involves millions of wildebeest, which make their way from the Southern Serengeti to the northern edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Many safari travellers go to Kenya purely to experience this unique phenomenon, which takes place from late July to September.
Events and festivals Kenyans love to celebrate and have fun. All over the country, festivals offer a vibrant showcase for the culture, heritage and pride of the nation. Visitors are welcome to come and engage in the colourful events and festivals that bring life to the streets of the host cities and towns.
The diversity of Kenya’s golf courses makes it an ideal destination for golfing enthusiasts. Many keen players travel to Kenya in order to combine a golfing holiday with excellent wildlife viewing. Many types of animals can be seen from the golf course, including various species of monkeys and wonderful birdlife.
For golfers on holiday in Kenya, the idea of teeing off on a beautiful course on a lovely morning is their idea of heaven – offering a perfect break from the safari circuit. The Kenyan climate is ideal for golf all year round and there is a diverse range of courses, many of them featuring top-class facilities. Little wonder that Kenya is one of the world’s top golfing destinations. Kenya’s top golf clubs are well up to international standards, with courses that have been designed and landscaped by some of the best in the business. The nation’s golf and country clubs offer first-rate facilities along with a high quality of service built on Kenya’s reputation for welcoming visitors.
As an antidote to your busy working life, the simple idea of being out on the water – or in the water or under the water – is hard to beat. And it can also be totally exhilarating. Kenya is one of the best places in the world for water sports. Its wild rivers, lakes and the Indian Ocean itself offer the perfect opportunity for all kinds of water-focused activities, both motorised and manual. From sailing to snorkelling to white water rafting, Kenya has it all.
There’s nothing like winding down and treating yourself to a grand evening out once you have sampled Kenya’s top safari destinations. In cities and towns they keep the action going with buzzing bars and nightclubs where you can dance the night away or simply enjoy a drink with friends. Kenyans love a good party, so why not join in and make a few Kenyan friends and learn a thing or two about the Kenyan social scene.
Activity holidays are more popular than ever, and Kenya offers the kind of challenges that are guaranteed to get the heart pumping and the adrenalin flowing. There are opportunities to reach the summit of Mount Kenya, or go paragliding in the Kerio Valley, or ride a bike through Mount Longonot National Park or climb the rocks of Hell’s Gate. Away from the vast savannah grasslands, Kenya offers amazing landscapes dotted with adventure trails, especially in the Rift Valley and Central Kenya.
Those looking for a greater understanding of the culture and people of Kenya may wish to combine their safari experience with cultural tours and visits. Kenya is home to a mixture of tribes, colourful traditions and a rich cultural heritage. Visitors can experience this diversity by meeting the people in their bomas (homesteads) and visiting local schools.
If you’re one of those people who love to immerse themselves in another culture and learn about the lives and history of its people, then Kenya is a dream destination. Kenya is home to more than 40 ethnic cultural groups. These, along with Europeans, Asians, Indians and others from across the world, have come together in Kenya to form its national identity. In addition to a cultural tour, you could choose to stay in a local village and experience its traditional way of life – or you can sample the urban culture in Kenya’s cities, where the fast life is never fast enough.
No visit to Kenya would be complete without enjoying a plate of nyama choma (grilled meat) and a cold Tusker lager. There is, however, much more to the country’s culinary scene than these two favourites. It ranges from an abundance of fresh seafood at the coast to a hugely diverse array of international restaurants in Nairobi.
Balloon safaris are one of the most popular holiday options in Kenya. Each day, more than a dozen balloons depart from sites near six of the lodges and tented camps in the Masai Mara. Take-off is before dawn, allowing guests to catch the first rays of the sun over the landscape and then see the animals begin to stir in their natural habitat. Hour-long flights offer excellent aerial sightings of the game and the amazing topography. The balloon often descends for close-up views of the animals. After landing, guests are invited to a champagne breakfast in the bush.
Each day, more than a dozen hot air balloons rise from sites across the Mara. Take-off is just before dawn, allowing guests to catch the first glimpse of the sun and see the animals begin to stir. These hour-long flights are one of life’s truly great experiences.
Mountain biking has grown in popularity. Enthusiasts can ride in areas such as Hell’s Gate National Park, while events such as ‘10 to 4’ have earned international acclaim.
Introducing children to the thrill of an African safari can be great fun as well as a memorable experience. Many tour operators now offer child-friendly tours. Most of the itineraries are designed to appeal to younger children and include visits to wildlife orphanages, meeting local tribes and learning how to track animals – all excellent opportunities for educational enjoyment.
he ‘ship of the desert’ is an ideal vantage point for viewing nature. This safari experience is most common in northern and central Kenya and is often accompanied by a Samburu warrior guide. The camels are used mainly to carry camping equipment and to accompany walking safaris, but they can also be ridden where the terrain allows.
An accompanied camel safari – most common in the arid northern area of Kenya – is an offbeat option. The camels are used mainly to carry equipment and to accompany walking safaris, but they can be ridden where the terrain allows.
Avid horse riders will be in their element on a visit to Kenya, with opportunities to see big game and interact with wild animals while on horseback. Even the most inexperienced riders can enjoy the thrill of learning to ride in an environment of animal herds.
In some wildlife areas, such as Mount Kenya National Park, you can view the local wildlife from horseback. Even the most inexperienced riders can enjoy this thrill under the expert supervision of guides.
Walking Various Kenyan game reserves and national parks offer scope for walking safaris and, for many people, this is the ultimate safari experience. A walking safari not only provides opportunities for intimate encounters with animals that are shy of vehicles, but also allows visitors to explore areas that vehicles cannot reach. Organised walking safaris are usually arranged through a specialist tour operator and accompanied by an armed guide. There are age restrictions, too. Travellers must be over 18 and in good physical health. This is especially true of the more ambitious treks in the neighbourhood of Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon and the Aberdares.
Organised walking and climbing safaris can be arranged through a specialist operator. Challenging treks include Mount Kenya, Mount Elgon and the Aberdares.
For unrestricted adventure, why not hire a 4×4 safari vehicle and enjoy the freedom of a selfdrive tour. This is particularly recommended in the northern parks and is also available in the Masai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo.
Birdwatching Kenya is a destination of choice for keen birdwatchers. About 1,300 species of birds can be found in Kenya – more than in any other African country. The Rift Valley, in particular, has a large population of birds including raptors such as the fish eagle. The alkaline lakes support populations of flamingos and pelicans. A varied topography, ranging from woodland to desert and from grassland to mountains, accounts for the amazing variety of bird species. A particularly good time to visit is from December to March when migrating birds arrive from Europe.
Kenya is one of the world’s best locations for wildlife photography and many companies now offer specially tailored itineraries for serious photographers. While patience and luck are required to get that perfect shot, it is also important to go with a trained guide who is familiar with the geography and the animals. Travelling with a group of fellow enthusiasts is another key ingredient in any successful photo safari.
An African honeymoon is the ultimate romantic getaway. Here, honeymooners can spend leisurely days on a luxury safari, while exclusive candlelit dinners can be arranged in total seclusion under the stars, in the heart of the African bush.
Night game drives offer a chance to view the nocturnal life of the bush – the time, in fact, when most animals are active. Such species include aardvarks, African wildcats, bat-eared foxes, caracals, serval cats and even the elusive leopard.
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