Best Safaris In Kenya

Pack your bags and head on out on an African adventure like no other. Taking an African safari in Kenya will take you out onto the breathtaking savannahs, into the deepest of jungles and down waterways where you will be closer to animals than you may even want to be. With just about every safari you will have access to an experienced guide who knows the area, has information about the different animals and knows exactly where to find them. That is why your African safari will be an adventure of a lifetime.

The Stanley Wing Safari 
Micato Safaris

Voted the best Safari Outfitter nine times by Travel+Leisure, Micato Safaris offers a variety of unique, exotic and timeless safari adventures throughout Africa. During your adventures with Micato Safaris you will seek out the animals that call the Stanley Wing home. The region you will explore was named after the 19^th-century Africa explorer Henry Morton Stanley, and is one of the most comprehensive and popular safaris offered through Micato Safaris. During your explorations you will be taken to Mount Kilimanjaro, into Tanzania and to some of Kenya's most exhilarating game parks. During your 16-day safari you will stay in the historic Norfolk Hotel before going out in search of exotic animals. Animals you will see along the way include giraffes, cape buffalos, impalas, lions, cheetahs, wildebeest and hyenas. In addition to searching for animals and seeing historic sites along the way, you will be treated to an enchanting view of the baobab-studded landscapes in Tarangire.

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Kenya Safari
Jamboree East-Africa Tours

Your 11-day safari with Jamboree East-Africa Tours will take you on an adventure through Nairobi, Masai Mara, Kenya, Samburu, Mombassa and Lake Nakuru. You will be able to enjoy everything from evening game drives to canoeing down a river with some of Africa's most exotic wildlife surrounding you. During your safari you will have the opportunity to see pink flamingos, zebras, giraffes, elephants, coral and tropical marine life. In addition to seeing these animals and staying in unique lodges, you will also be able to enjoy jet skiing, pedalos, kayaking, taking banana boat rides, scuba diving and windsurfing during your safari.

Discover The Magic Of Africa
eTrip Africa

You will find a collection of diverse landscapes as you take your Discover the Magic of Africa tour with eTrip Africa. You will be taken on an adventure to see the snowy peaks of Mount Kenya, mountain forests, deserts, savannahs, mangroves and white sandy beaches. During your tour with eTrip, your experienced and knowledgeable tour guide you will take you out into the wildernesses of Kenya where you will search for the amazing wildlife of the region. Animals you may see include elephants, lions, antelopes, hippos, rhinos and zebras. Highlights during your Kenya tour include Ambolesi National Park, Hell's Gate National Park, Kakamega Forest, Lake Nakura National Park, Maasi Market, the maneaters of Tsavo and The Great Migration. Let eTrip Africa take you on an adventure where you will feel like you have been transported to another time, when animals ruled Africa.

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Kenya Bush To Beach
Shadows of Africa

Get out and see the best of the Kenya Bush, where you will see the best national parks while you make your way to the beaches of the Indian Ocean. Your tour with Shadows of Africa will include exploring everything from the inland regions of Kenya all the way to the coral reefs and marine life just off the shoreline. Your 11-day tour will take you to Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha and Tsavo West National Park. During your tour you will see a variety of animals including giraffes, antelope, zebras, elephants and many more that call this region of Kenya home.

Masai Mara Tour
Wildebeest Safaris LTD

If you are not looking for an extended trip through Kenya, but still want to experience the wild side of this African region, you can enjoy a three-day safari with Wildebeest Safaris. This short tour will take you to see just about everything you want to in just a short period of time. Your tour will take you to the Masi Mara Game Reserve, where you will see bright orange tinted sunsets. Animals you can expect to see include lion prides, giraffes, baboons, bat eared foxes, warthogs, grey jackals, spotted hyenas, topis, hartebeests and elephants. These are just a few of the amazing animals you will encounter during your safari.

Now that you know which safari you want to enjoy, get those bags packed and make your way to Kenya. However, do not limit yourself to just one safari. Enjoying more than one in multiple regions will give you the best experience. Doing so means you will see more animals and more of this breathtaking country, which will just enhance your experience.

Heather Landon (Heather Leigh Carroll) is a freelance writer with more than 20 years of experience. She has combined two of her passions - writing and travel - to share her experiences with others. You can read more of her articles at Examiner.com.