Visiting Kenya

Lamu, Kenya

Kenya has no shortage of places to visit. With so much variation in its geography, there are a lot of spectacular areas in the country. Here are what I consider to be the top 5 places to visit in Kenya:

1. Masai Mara – Famous for its safaris, the Masai Mara is one of the most popular places to visit in Kenya. Visitors can stay in a safari lodge and go on game drives to see lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, and other African game. If you are visiting Kenya during the annual wildebeest migration, you can see thousands of the animals make their yearly crossing from Tanzania into Kenya and back.

2. Lamu – Lamu Island is one of the most popular places for beach holidays in Kenya. The beautiful isle in the Indian Ocean is a great place for fishing, diving, dhow cruises, and relaxing in the sun. Visitors to Lamu can stay in Lamu Town, Shela, or on neighboring Manda Island.

3. Mombasa – Like Lamu, Mombasa is a great location for beach holidays in Kenya. Popular with visitors and locals alike, it is one of the top 5 places to visit in Kenya. Mombasa is famous for its beautiful beaches as well as its historic Arab-influenced old town and famous sixteenth century Fort Jesus.

4. Nairobi – Most people that visit Kenya skip the capital. It is worth spending a day or two in Nairobi, though, as the city is home to attractions like the Giraffe Centre, the Elephant Orphanage, the Karen Blixen House, and the Mamba Village. Visitors can also go on safari in Nairobi National Park, take tours of the Mathare slum, and visit local markets and museums. The capital is also home to famous restaurants like Carnivore and Talisman, which serve some of the best food in the country.

5. Rift Valley – Located close to Nairobi, the Rift Valley is one of the top 5 places to visit in Kenya. Home to attractions like Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Hell’s Gate National Park, the area is full of beautiful natural monuments and is a great place for adventure travel in Kenya.

Crocodiles in Kenya

When booking a safari in Kenya, many visitors want to find the best Kenya safari tour company for their budget.

There are many safari companies to choose from in Kenya, but not all are reliable.

You can work with an international safari tour company or a local one, but make sure that you shop around to get the best prices and best quaily service.

Below is a list of some of the best Kenya safari tour companies.

MICS Safaris

MICS Safaris is a good, consistently reliable tour operator. They offer competitive prices for Kenya safaris and services are great.

Kuldips Touring Co.

Kuldips Touring Co. is a great family-run Kenyan safari tour company. The patriarch of the family was an early safari pioneer. Kuldips Touring Co. is still in the family and provides great safari services.

Asili Adventure

Asili Adventure is a great Kenya safari tour company. Joyce is great to work with when you are making your reservations. Joseph, the driver, is fantastic, and Migwi, the cook, is experienced and makes great cuisine.

Wildlife Kenya Safaris

Wildlife Kenya Safaris is an excellent Mombasa-based Kenya safari tour company. Wildlife Kenya Safaris offers safari tours from both Mombasa and Nairobi. Their services are well-priced and provide excellent value for money. Sammy is a knowledgable guide who tells great stories while driving through the Kenyan game reserves.

Crocodile

The best safari lodges in the Masai Mara are spread out across the game reserve.

There are quite a few safari lodges in the Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya, but a few stand out above the rest.

The best safari lodges in the Masai Mara are listed below.

Keekorok Lodge

Karen Blixen Camp

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Governors’ IL Moran Camp

Kichwa Tembo