Kenya Safari Holiday - Unforgetable Travel Experience

Situated in East Africa bordering Uganda and Tanzania, Kenya is a foremost African travel destination. The country is endowed with an incredibly wide range of wildlife that makes for unforgettable Africa safari experience. In deed watching the Big 5 – lion, buffalo, rhino, elephant and leopard in their most natural habitats is almost a guarantee during your Kenya Holiday time.

Situated adjacent to the Kenya-Ethiopia border, Lake Turkana is one of the leading attraction in northern Kenya. The lake is enclosed by lava beds and extinct volcanoes and is recognized as the largest desert lake in the world. Lake Turkana boasts an interesting history and Koobi Fora, situated on the northern shores of the lake is often regarded as the cradle of mankind. The site has plenty of fossils that include a three million year old turtle and a three million year old hominid.

The central region of Kenya is also an attractive tourist destination during your Kenya Safari. The region is home to the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest peak in Africa – the mighty Mount Kenya. Standing at a height of 5199 meters above the sea level, Mount Kenya is permanently snowcapped and is regarded as sacred by the people residing on its foothills. Mount Kenya's plant life varies with altitude and the species close to the summit is not the same as the species at the foothills. Some thirteen species of plants can be seen on Mount Kenya.

Kenya national parks and game reserves are premier tourist destinations in Kenya drawing numerous visitors every year. Masai Mara, situated at the Kenya-Tanzania border is easily the leading national park in the region and, arguably, the top national park in Africa. Masai Mara is home to a huge array of animals including the Big 5 – elephant, buffalo, lion, elephant, and rhino.

The national park is renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration, an annual occurrence that takes place around July. During this event, more than 3 million wildebeest and zebras migrate from the Serengeti National park in Tanzania in search of greener pasture. The reverse occurs in October and November.

The Amboseli National reserve and Tsavo National Park, located in the southern region of Kenya are also quite fascinating. The Amboseli offers endless views of the African savanna only disrupted by the peak of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro – the tallest summit in Africa. The national park is famous for its huge herds of elephants. On, the other hand, Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya and it hosts more than 60 mammal species and close to 1000 plant species. The national park is a popular safari destination for those on vacation at the Kenyan coast.

Majority of international travellers reach Kenya by air through Jomo Kenyatta and Mombasa international airports. Nairobi based Jomo Kenyatta International airport, located some 20 km outside the city centre, is the busier of the two and is best for visitors who want to go on tours around Kenya. Passports valid for 3 months from date of entry are required of all visitors. All visitors are also required to have a visa save for citizens of some commonwealth countries.