Kenya is a popular safari destination with interesting, enthralling and sometimes not too well-known Kenya Safari Facts. It is the home of African safari, and it offers up-close observation of some of the most magnificent animals in the word, meandering across its grassy savannah. With its breath-taking views, amazing wildlife, vibrant culture, and diverse flora, nothing beats Kenya Safari Holidays.

Kenya to be specific – is the birthplace of wildlife exploration in the form of safari? Now, with that bit out of the way, let’s dive into some interesting Kenya Safari Facts:

Kenya Wildlife Facts:

Kenya Wildlife Safari facts are many, need to find out them on Kenya Safari.

  • Leopards are the most difficult to spot. They are kings and queens of camouflage.
  • Giraffes have blue tongues. Fascinating, no?
  • Hippos graze at night.
  • The African elephant is the largest land mammal on earth.
  • The hummingbird can fly.

Kenya Facts

  • OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Kenya (English) or Jamhuri ya Kenya (Swahili)
  • FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Republic
  • CAPITAL: Nairobi
  • POPULATION: 45,010,056
  • OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: Swahili, English
  • MONEY: Kenyan shilling
  • AREA: 224,081 square miles (580,367 square kilometers)
  • MAJOR MOUNTAIN RANGES: Aberdare Range, Mau Escarpment
  • MAJOR RIVERS: Athi/Galana, Tana

Kenya Safari Wildlife

Kenya’s Parks and Reserves are ranked amongst the best in the world, playing host to iconic and endangered species including the Big Five. Kenya unquestionably offers unrivalled wildlife viewing.

For the ultimate Kenya safari experience, we would recommend coming two or more safari areas so that you can experience the countrys diverse landscape and a spot a true variety of safari animals.

Kenya Safari Activities

As well as classic game drives and bush walks which are a real treat for the sense, Kenya safaris are all about doing something a little different such as hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara, camel trekking across the Laikipia Plateau,horse-riding in Lewa or spending the night fly camping beneath the twinkling stars.

Kenya Culture

Kenya is also known for its tribal diversity, and it’s likely your safari guide will a warrior or tribe member from the community. Visits to villages can be arranged which gives a fascinating insight into the local culture and children can take part in ‘warrior academies’ where they learn to identity different animal tracks and poop, as well as warrior techniques to light as fire.

National Parks And Private Conservancies

Many of our guests choose to stay in a private conservancy for their Kenya Safari Holidays as these offer a more private experience with fewer vehicles, as well as the chance to go off-road and try alterative safari activities such as walking or riding. Private conservancies border the Kenya National Parks with no barriers to the animals so they can wander freely between the two, but the public cannot. For example the Masai Mara National Park borders the Mara North and Mara Naboisho.

Kenya National Parks are some of the best safari parks in the world. An essential part of any holiday to Kenya, game safaris are an unforgettable Kenya Travel Guide & experience that you won’t want to miss.

Words are beautiful but they are, well, just that. You would have to come down here to experience Kenya Safari Holidays that will teach you so much about the country. You can find more Kenya Safari Facts here. As we popularly say here, to travel is to live!

Get the best of what Kenya has to offer as per your budgets. Trevaron Tours tailored our Kenya Safari Packages to suit every pocket and give you an explicit holiday experience.