Kenya Safari


Kenya Safari


Wildlife kenya safari visit
Wildlife enthusiasts on a game drive - Kenya safari 


What is a safari?

Safari is the act of traveling to an attraction that is well balanced with the diversity and abundance of wildlife, natural values, and cultural activities. This is where the Kenya safari-goers can enjoy a memorable safari holiday because - Kenya is the source of African safaris.

Kenya Safari: What is a Kenya Safari?

A Kenya safari would refer to Kiswahili as a trip, journey, tour, or travel to a distant destination for the purpose of visit, leisure, wildlife spotting, natural sightseeing, photography, or cultural ventures. These could be self-drive tours or guided safaris with the aid of a knowledgeable driver guide.

How many types of safaris are there in Kenya?

Kenya is the birthplace of safari trips, a tourist destination with incredible natural beauty, exciting cultural gatherings, and spectacular wildlife views, including, the thriving Wildebeest Migration of the Masai Mara national reserve.

Here are the top Kenya safaris you can choose if you want to go on safari in Kenya or Tanzania:- 


1. Road safaris
2. Fly-in air safaris
3. Walking safaris
4. Birdwatching safaris
5. photographic safaris
6. Luxury camping safaris
7. Private family safaris
8. Honeymoon Safaris
9. Lodge safaris
10. Hot air balloon safaris
11. Cycling safaris
12. Cultural visits
13. Historical sites visits
14. City excursions

Masai village cultural visit safari
Masai Village Cultural Visit



1. Road safaris

Road safaris are those trips that involve traveling on a road of natural scenic beauty through to your destination of attraction. This is by means of vehicles, mainly 4 X 4 minivans or 4 X 4 Landcruiser with a top pop-up roof 

2. Fly-in air safaris

Fly-in safaris in Kenya, involve the use of light aircraft to transfer you to the safari destination of your choice. This saves you time traveling between attractions so that you can see and do more on your holiday vacation.

3. Walking safaris

natural walking safari in lake naivasha
Travelers on a walking safari at Lake Naivasha Kenya


Walking safaris are an exciting activity where visitors begin a slow guided walk with the aim of exploring various wildlife species as well as shrubs. 

Also known as bushwalks, walking tours helps in paying attention to the meticulous details that are overlooked while driving through the park during game drives. 

Such nature walks are safe as well-chosen walking routes are followed during the tour. Visitors are advised to adhere to the rules so as to avert any calamity during these adventure walk. 

4. Birdwatching safaris

Birdwatching safaris are professionally guided birding tours whereby, bird enthusiasts go outside to enjoy watching birds.

During these birdwatching activities, birdwatchers get these 5 benefits: 

1. Spending time in nature. 
2. Improve cardiovascular health exercise.
3. Hone patience skills exercise.
4. Get quick reflexes.
5. Get to be part of a community.

wildebeest in masai mara
Wildebeest in Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya



5. Photographic safaris

Photo Safaris is an exciting journey where photography travelers seek opportunities to write their stories through photos and documentaries. To get clear exploration, the guide driver brings the photographer closer to wildlife and nature for a better photo opportunity. Note that some of these trips may require special permits from Kenya Wildlife Services.

6. Luxury camping safaris 

Unlike the typical tented camping, luxury camping safari accommodation is in safe safari tents in the kind of luxury camping. They are constructed with a framework of poles, canvas walls, and a roof. these upgraded luxury tents are self-contained, so you do not need to go out in case of a call of nature. 

7. Private family & group safaris 

Family safaris in Kenya are for private family vacations. These trips may include beach holidays and wildlife safari visits. 

In this arrangement, the family or friends choose to travel in private transport in a timely manner and at their own discretion as they consult with their tour guide.

Kenya is home to a wide and diverse collection of world-leading family vacation spots including:

1. Amboseli National Park
2. Lake Naivasha National Park
3. Tsavo East National Park
4. Aberdare National Park
5. Lake Nakuru National Park
6. Masai Mara National Park 
7. Ol Pajeta Conservancy
8. Samburu Game Reserve
9. Hell’s Gate National Park
10. Chale Island
11. Wasini Island
12. Mombasa
13. Diani Beach
14, Watamu

8. Honeymoon Safaris

A Kenya honeymoon safari is a vacation taken by newlyweds after their wedding, to an exotic or romantic destination, to celebrate their marriage. 

These traditions are considered by some cultures as part or extension of the wedding celebrations.

Kenya offers honeymoon beach holiday experiences. or bush safari vacations whereby, honeymooners spend their time in nature, watching wild animals.

9. Lodge safaris 

Kenya Lodge safaris are the same as wildlife safaris. Safari lodges are typically located near or inside national parks to offer accommodation for tourists on a wildlife safari.

These safari lodges are in the category of:

1. High-level accommodation.
2. Standard-level accommodation, and
3. Budget-level accommodation. 

The prices go high according to the standard and services offered by the lodge.

10. Hot air balloon safaris 

The Kenya hot air balloon safaris are commercial air balloon tours that take you on an exciting adventure, offering an aerial view of the national park and its wildlife.

These balloon flights in Kenya are famous in Masai Mara National Reserve.


11. Cultural visits

A cultural safari is an act of visiting people in a local village or for cultural study tours, performing arts, festivals, and other cultural events. Other cultural visits include sites and monuments, nature study folklore, or pilgrimages.
For example, African Memorable Safaris organizes cultural tours to the Local Masai Villages on safaris in Amboseli, Tsavo, and Masai Mara. During these memorable safari visits, you will have time to interact with the Masai people, participate in their dance and tales and also take pictures.

13. City excursions

A Kenya city excursion is a half or full-day visit to important sites, mostly in the main cities or urban areas of the country. 

Our African Memorable Safaris, Kenya city tours include

1. Mombasa city tour
2. Nairobi city tour
3. Wasini Island tour
4. Watamu and Malindi excursions, and
5. 1 day Tsavo East National Park
 
a lioness in masai mara
A lioness in Masai Mara


 We are located in Mtwapa, Motown Building, Office Room Number 7, Off Mombasa Malindi Highway.

+254 722991382, +254 721836308

EMAIL: info@africanmemorablesafaris.com | memorablesafaris@gmail.com

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