Wildlife Expeditions Kenya

Kenya Wildlife Expeditions

Kenya is one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations located in East Africa with a blend of savannah plains, wetlands, forests, mountains which are exceptional to explore while on safari adventure in Kenya. The safaris vary from the Great Migration to rich cultural encounters with the local Maasai People who offer you an insight into their livelihoods.

 

Wildlife expeditions in Kenya typically include: Guided game drives in national parks and reserves, Luxury or tented camp stays in the wilderness,

 

Cultural visits to local communities.

 

Major Wildlife Destinations

 

Masai Mara National Reserve

 

Masai Mara National Reserve is located a few kilometers off the busy town of Nairobi and known to offer unforgettable Wildlife Safaris to all travelers on safari holiday. The Park offers amazing safari encounters including wildebeest Migration in which many four hoofed wildlife animals traverse through the Masai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem annually. The Park includes many wildlife animals that are watched on Game Drive and these include; lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephant, buffalo, rhino, zebras, gazelles, giraffes, hippos and over 500 bird species.

 

Amboseli National Park

 

Amboseli National Park is located close to Nairobi City inhabiting large herds of elephants, Lions, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, African buffalo, Masai giraffes, Burchell’s zebras, blue wildebeest, impala, Grant’s gazelle, Thomson’s gazelle, hippos, buffalo as well as many bird species i.e pelicans, flamingos, kingfishers, and over 47 raptor species. The Park also offers views of Mount Kilimanjaro, open plains and wetlands. The Park is ideal for photography, especially with elephants against the mountain backdrop.

 

Tsavo National Park

 

Tsavo National Park is located in Kenya and known as one of the largest parks in East Africa divided into East and Tsavo West. The Park is known for inhabiting red elephants due to dust bathing. There are also animals like Lions, leopards, giraffes.

 

Lake Nakuru National Park

 

Lake Nakuru National Park is in Kenya and known as a prime wildlife safari destination with big flamingo populations which are fond of occupying the alkaline lake. There are white and black Rhinos too.

 

Samburu National Reserve

 

Samburu National Reserve is situated remotely in Kenya and a less crowded destination with unique species i.e the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Somali ostrich. It comprises of semi-arid landscapes with rugged beauty.

 

Wildlife Highlights include; Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards, Rhinoceroses, wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, predators.

 

Best viewed in Masai Mara (July–October)

 

 

Types of Wildlife Expeditions

 

Game Drives are conducted in 4×4 safari vehicles and include; Morning and evening drives for best sightings.

 

Hot Air Balloon Safaris are done and popular in the Masai Mara National Reserve as you take breathtaking aerial views of wildlife and landscapes

 

Walking Safaris are done in company of trained rangers

 

Camel Safaris

 

Unique to northern Kenya (e.g., Samburu)

 

Traditional and eco-friendly exploration

 

Night Safaris

 

Available in private conservancies

 

Best Time to Visit

 

Dry Season (June–October)

 

Best for wildlife viewing

 

Great Migration in Masai Mara

 

Animals gather near water sources

 

Wet Season (November–May)

 

Lush landscapes and fewer tourists

 

Excellent for birdwatching

 

Calving season attracts predators

Kenya Wildlife Expeditions/ Tours