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Types of Safari vehicle used in Kenya

Kenya is East Africa’s most visited safari destination featuring an array of adventure experiences. Anytime a tourist book a safari, the question of the type of vehicle that best fits the desired safari experience pops up. In Kenya, there are two main types of safari vehicles, safari vans and Land cruisers, which are customized to other models that meet different adaptations. Most travelers will prefer the cruisers regarded as more versatile with demonstrable ability to navigate the rugged dry weather roads in various national parks. However, it’s important to note that your safari experience will be more dependent on the vehicle maintenance, far from the tourist vehicle type you choose. A good safari vehicle must be…

Vehicles used in Safaris, Blogs

Places to go for horse riding safaris in Kenya

Nothing would be more exciting than riding off the beaten path for a close up view of the game scenes in an African wilderness. Kenya is one of the pioneer destinations offering a unique riding safari experience to tourist yearning to go beyond the normal game drives. There are two main type of horse back safaris offered in various destinations in Kenya.

  • Mobile tented camp riding. Mainly found in the extensive Mara north conservancies this model uses mobile camping to give a more authentic riding experience…
    • Centre based lodge riding. This is where all riding starts from a permanent lodge or camp riders heading out to the nearby wildernesses.
    • Mobile tented camp riding. Mainly found in the extensive Mara north conservancies this model uses mobile camping to give a more authentic riding experience…
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    Kenya safari cost guide

    Kenya is the birthplace of the word ‘safari’ which represents adventure tourism into places where iconic wildlife and birds scenes inhabits incredibly immaculate wildernesses. Planning a Kenya safari requires prudence to create lasting memories of the destinations you are visiting and in the most befitting budget. Importantly , Kenya is not the place to acquire that top level comfort with most of the facilities being made of canvas, park roads dusty and inadequate basic infrastructures like clean water and reliable electric power. But the experience will always stand out as an authentic feel of nature and all that it holds. Whenever you are planning for a safari the first thing that will always hit your mind is…

    Family Safaris, Adventure, Kenya

    Best walking Safaris in Kenya

    Nothing makes a bush stay more exciting than exploring the wilderness on foot. In Kenya walking safaris are highly organized activities to give you that perfect experience of game life in some of the country famous game sanctuaries. Importantly walking safaris are restricted in the public park which leave the private conservancies as the best places to go for a walking safari. Walking safaris can range from a short stroll into the wilderness taking less than an hour to multi-days fly camping excursion. Notably, Walking safaris are organized by accommodation operators which explains the need to check whether walking excursion a facility offer meet your expected experience before booking. In this guide, we shall share some of…

    Family Safaris

    Best places to stay in Masai Mara

    Masai Mara is Kenya’s most advanced game destination with over 100 accommodations situated in different localities of greater Mara. Undoubtedly, the location of a facility has a greater impact on your safari experience. In this post we shall cover Masai Mara safari experience in 6 distinct regions of greater Mara

    1.   Masai Mara game reserve

    Most travelers would prefer getting an accommodation inside the public park as it put them in a close proximity to what happens in the famous game country . Here, the best accommodation are lined along Mara river and its tributaries; strategically close to some of the major game hotspots and migration crossing points. Most…

    Family Safaris

    A complete guide for Nairobi Safari walk

    This is one of the major attractions in Nairobi set out in Langata near Kenya wildlife services headquarters and Nairobi National park. The safari walk is a zoo of its kind where different wildlife varieties found in Kenya are caged in expansive fenced area of their individual natural habitats. A visit to nairobi safari walk is an opportunity to experience all that the kenyan wildernesses has to offer  in just 1 hr. Here the boardwalk is set high to offer a great view of the animals.

    Nairobi safari walk step by step

    The Nairobi safari walk is a boardwalking escapade taking you through a 27 acres area of 3 distinct ecosystems….

    Adventure, Cultural, Family Safaris, Kenya

    A complete guide for Nairobi Safari walk

    This is one of the major attractions in Nairobi set out in Langata near Kenya wildlife services headquarters and Nairobi National park. The safari walk is a zoo of its kind where different wildlife varieties found in Kenya are caged in expansive fenced area of their individual natural habitats. A visit to nairobi safari walk is an opportunity to experience all that the kenyan wildernesses has to offer  in just 1 hr. Here the boardwalk is set high to offer a great view of the animals.

    Nairobi safari walk step by step

    The Nairobi safari walk is a boardwalking escapade taking you through a 27 acres area of 3…

    Family Safaris

    Zanzibar vs Mauritius: which is better for honeymoon?

    You might have heard of these two destinations in Africa famed for their photogenic sites and plenty of tropical flora and fauna which makes up a perfect holiday escape for newlyweds seeking great places where they can relax and bond. Zanzibar is an archipelago encompassing Unguja main island and a few other satellite islets that are active in tourism. Even though islands like mafia and pemba have a lot to be seen the main Unguja island carries much of the attractions and you might not necessarily have to hope to another island. Mauritius, on the other hand, is a picturesque block island formed as a result of volcanic activities leading up to white sand coastline and a…

    Honeymoon, Destinations, Tanzania

    What to consider when choosing a Kenya honeymoon safari package

    Kenya is one of the world’s famous destinations carrying a unique mixture of beach holidays and popular bush attractions. Whether you are planning to spend the entire honeymoon in the stunningly beautiful white sand beaches or you want to also have a visit to the off beaten greater Mara region characterized by thousands of migrating wildebeest as an add on to your beach holiday; Kenya carries the unusually heartwarming sights that leads up to great memories about Africa. Choosing a honeymoon package may however prove to be quite a hard task. Notably, most travel agents offer their clients the freedom to tailor make their dream honeymoon plan at destinations of choice. Below is a short guide of…

    Honeymoon, Destinations, Kenya

    How to spend your honeymoon in Mombasa

    The coastal town of Mombasa has been the first landing for newlyweds starting a safari in Kenya a destination known for its magical mixture of pristine white sand beaches and numerous national parks featuring plenty of fauna amongst them the big five. Attractions in Kenya have ranked high in terms of quality experience with Diani beach in Mombasa’s south coast having been voted Africa’s best beach destination for five years running up to 2019 in the world’s travel award. In 2021 TripAdvisor ranked Masai Mara, a popular national reserve in the southern part of the country, the 3rd best bush destination in the world.

    Getting to Mombasa

     The most convenient transportation…

    Honeymoon