Journey through the colorful landscapes of Africa on Kenya Adventure Safaris, starting in Nairobi and ending in the Masai Mara for 10 days. From the thriving and bustling metropolis of Nairobi, filled with a day of bead factories, cafes, giraffe centers, and elephant orphanges, to the abundant plains of Kenya’s National Parks. Explore the renowned Amboseli National Park with the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in search of the great tusker elephants, boat cruises on Lake Naivasha, finding flamingos in Lake Nakuru National Park, and finally heading to the famous and fascinating Masai Mara. This Kenyan adventure is a visual feast of biodiverse and abundant wildlife; an experience of Africa at its finest.
Highlights of Kenya
Nairobi Elephant Orphanage
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust was founded in 1977 by Dame Daphne Sheldrick D.B.E, in honour of the memory of her late husband, famous naturalist and founding Warden of Tsavo East National Park, David Leslie William Sheldrick MBE, who claimed a rich and deeply rooted family history in wildlife and conservation. Born from one family’s passion for Kenya and its wilderness, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is today the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world and one of the pioneering conservation organizations for wildlife and habitat protection in East Africa.
Amboseli National Park
Located in the southern reaches of Kenya, the Amboseli National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife, such as Masaai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah, and is, not surprisingly, one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The landscape of Amboseli is dominated by the majestic snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as open plains, acacia woodland, swamps, and the massif of Ol Doinyo Orok. The birding is excellent, especially near the lakes and swamps. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to large herds of elephants, among other wildlife species. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and soak up spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is the highest of the Rift Valley Lakes and, despite having no outlet, is one of only two Rift Valley freshwater lakes. The beautiful lake is fringed by papyrus and acacia trees and supports a vast array of bird species. Although it is more than 10 km wide, it is very shallow and its area varies considerably with the rainfall – so much so that in the early 1900s it completely dried up.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park was created to protect the Lake and its flocks of Lesser Flamingo which are drawn to the algae that flourishes in the saline waters of the soda lake. The national park is home to hippos, black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo, and eland.
Masai Mara National Reserve
One of Kenya’s undisputed natural highlights is the Masai Mara National Reserve, which sprawls across more than 1,500 square kilometers of the country’s southwest. The park protects a phenomenal array of game, including species such as elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, as well as crocodile and hippopotamus in the Mara River. The birdlife is no less impressive, with over 450 resident bird species. However, the true highlight here is the Great Migration, recognized as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.