Safari is the Swahili word for ‘Trip’, and Kenya has long been a destination that has thrived on these types of trips. Many people from all over the world travel in their millions to Kenya to take part in a vast array of safari opportunities.
Game Drive
A Safari in Kenya is conducted in many ways. The most common type of safari holidays that most people will encounter is the game drive which takes place in a 4×4 or a minivan through a gam park. Game drives usually commence again around 4p.m. until the parks close at sunset around 6:30p.m. This is considered the most common type of safari with tours and accommodation available all year round. The parks in Kenya have wonderful accommodation including resorts like Ngong House and Giraffe Manor.
Balloon Safari
A safari with a difference. With a balloon safari you get a brilliant view of not only the animals beneath you but a great view of the scenery of the landscape. What better way to start the day then with a glass of champagne, an African sunrise and being in a hot air balloon hovering over the African plains. Balloon safaris are available with most tour operators and operate in some National Parks including the Masai Mara.
Flying safaris
You can actually go one better than a balloon safari and that a flying safari. Fancy seeing a few different National Parks in one day? There is no better way to travel that with a light aircraft. Not only do you get to see the animals from above but when flying between National Parks you get to see the rest of the country from a bird’s eye view.
Whichever of the above safaris you choose you are most certainly guaranteed the adventure of a lifetime.