Why Visit Kenya – Karibu Global Expeditions

Why Visit Kenya!

Kenya is a stunning country, hosting vast landscapes, breathtaking scenery, and an amazing abundance of wildlife. Here’s our list of reasons why you should visit this incredible safari-focused destination:

Kenya has a long history of tourism. Known as the ‘land of the original safari’, it was actually the first African country to offer the safari, a word derived from Arabic meaning ‘journey’. Kenya has experienced years and years of growth in the hospitality industry. Today the country’s hospitality is unmatched – the people are friendly and are always keen to lend a helping hand. And from mountains and deserts to savanna and coral reefs to rain forests and plateaus, there is so much to see here! Below are 14 reasons (we had to put a limit to the list) why you should go to Kenya, as well as our outlines on each reason.

If you’re set on Kenya after reading our top reasons and are eager to begin planning a bespoke safari that’s tailored to you, please don’t hesitate to reach to Shalom Africa Destination for a professional advice

What many don’t realize is that going on safari actually serves to protect the wildlife. When you stay at any camp or lodge in Kenya, you pay a conservation fee or park fee that’s pumped into conservation efforts such as anti-poaching, landowners’ fees, rangers’ salaries, and so on. And the safari vehicle used for your game drives also deters poachers.

Big 5 Animals Safari Destination

Kenya is renowned as a Big Five destination and it proves worthy of this reputation every time we visit. Particularly if you’re a first-time traveller and want to see the Big Five, Kenya is the place to go!

Whilst home to the Big Five, safari isn't just about the Big Five, and what makes Kenya special is its diversity of wildlife and wildlife species.

Big 5 Animals Safari Destination

Go in search of the Samburu Five in Samburu, or wild dogs in Laikipia or the Big Tuskers in Amboseli - wildlife is plentiful across Kenya and the best way to showcase the diversity of its wildlife is by combining a number of areas on your safari. Elephant, Leopard, Lion, Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest and plenty more!

Great Bush & Beach Destination

Kenya’s coastline makes for a stress-free bush-and-beach combo. You can spend your morning on safari in search of Kenya’s incredible wildlife and be sipping cocktails on the beach by sundown! With direct flights between the Maasai Mara and Kenya’s south coast (Diani), this is a popular combination.

Great Bush & Beach Destination

Don't forget the more off-the-beaten-track beaches of Lamu – with a quick flight from the Mara back to Nairobi’s Wilson and on to Lamu, this is another great beach option.

For those looking for a little more culture and history, you can explore Lamu’s Old Town or spend your days relaxing on the beach or enjoying the wide variety of watersports available to you.

Variety of Options

From kayaking with elephant, to walking with rhino, to jumping off waterfalls, to deep-sea fishing and watersports, Kenya really has a massive amount of things to enjoy, whether you’re most interested in sighting black rhino or snorkelling with lionfish.

Variety of Options

Kenya has exclusive and private conservancies

Shalom Africa Destinations focuses on trips in areas that are quiet and away from the main tourist areas, and we use a fine assortment of small, private, and exclusive properties which meets all budgets

Brilliant Bird Life

Kenya contains all sorts of bird-rich areas, from the Maasai Mara to the Laikipia plateau. At last count, over a thousand species of bird were recorded in the country, not least the vast flocks of flamingos found in the Rift Valley lakes!

Brilliant Bird Life

The diversity of Kenya’s parks and habitats makes for some extremely rewarding birding, with a large number of Palearctic migratory birds between October and February, not to mention some of the Southern African migrants that visit. The plumage of many birds is truly spectacular, making Kenya a birder’s paradise.

Great Lakes in Rift Valley

The Great Rift Valley is part of an intra-continental ridge system that runs through Kenya from north to south. It is part of the Gregory Rift, the eastern branch of the East African Rift, which starts in Tanzania to the south and continues northward into Ethiopia.

Building connectivity

Found in the Great Rift Valley are lakes which form part of our countries popular attractions. Their waters and shores are home to a huge range of birdlife, from flamingos to kingfishers to pelicans, Alligators, Hippos.

East & Central Africa Hub

Flights to Kenya are regular and happen on a daily basis. Big airlines such as KLM, Lufthansa, Emirates, British Airways, Turkish, Ethiopian & Kenya Airways (the pride of Africa) amongst others operate into Kenya.

East & Central Africa Hub

From Europe, it’s an 8-hour flight, a shorter journey than from the Americas.

Rich in Culture

Kenya is home to 43 major tribes throughout its far reaches, making it culturally very impressive. Many of the properties we use offer cultural experiences, and there’s a lot to learn from Kenyan tribes the Maasai and the Samburu, such as their ways of life and traditions.

Rich in Culture

The famous Maasai are the friendliest and most hospitable people anywhere in Africa.

Historical Sites

If you’re into history, there are a lot of sites and areas that you can visit, not just in Nairobi but also around other regions. From ruins to archaeological sites to the cradle of mankind, there’s so much for history buffs to enjoy here.

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Great Wildebeeste Migration

Made famous by various documentaries about the wildebeest Great Migration, the Maasai Mara National Reserve is the epicentre for wildlife in Kenya and even East Africa overall.

Great Wildebeeste Migration

Not only has the migration been made famous, but so too has the reserve’s concentration of cats, especially of lions, which is like no other in Africa!

All Year Good Weather

January, February and July to October are the best times to travel to Kenya as it is the dry season – hot and cool respectively.

All Year Good Weather

The climatical conditions really is fantastic. As it’s on the equator belt, Kenya has a beautiful tropical climate throughout the year.

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