Things to Do in Kenya

Kenya has been known for it athletics and more recently it is no becoming identified with President elect Barack Obama. The country is unique and it's people friendly. Kenyans are probably the most friendly people in East Africa. It is also in this country, that Safari was born, making Kenya one of the most popular destinations for safaris in the world! If you are looking to do a wildlife safari, then this is the ultimate safari destination period.

The wildlife is the prime attraction of a Kenyan safari, and can be found in parks in Kenya. These parks being some of Africa 's most famous national parks which include the Masai Mara famous for it's wildebeest migration and it's abundant wildlife, Tsavo, Amboseli, and Lake Nakuru.

The coastline and tropical beaches are equally inviting for those looking for an african beach vacation, with mombasa and malindi offering exellent vacation and beach holiday experiences and the opportunity to enjoy the African sun.

Kenya is also a country of diverse cultures and it's people are very friendly and welcoming.

The most famous of the kenyan tribes are the maasai people who have been able to retain their culture despite western influence.

The Kenyan coast is part of the East African coast also known as the swahili coast that stretches from Mogadishu in Somali all the way to Sofala in Mozambique

With the swahili word Karibu it's people have the natural ability to make every traveler feel at home.

masai mara

Kenya's most popular game reserve has a lot to offer it's visitors when it comes to accommodation. From budget camps to luxury lodges. A great safari experience however requires that you are able to match price and location. Lodges and camps with great locations enable you the traveler to experience the mara right from the lodge or camp and sometimes you may not need to go for a game drive to experience the action.

Lodges in Masai mara

Several lodges are to be found here,

Keekorok lodge

The lodge was the first lodge built in the Masai Mara and is erected in the direct path of the wildebeest migration.At the height of wildebeest migration, Keekorok Lodge is surrounded by a swarming mass of animals, wildebeest and zebras, and there is hardly any need to go on a game drive. Occassionally visitors to this lodge have been fortunate enough to see a lion make a kill.

Mara Simba

Mara Simba was conceived not just as an overnight stop but also as a safari resort, although there are some who would say that keekorok is the ultimate lodge in the Masai Mara to me this lodge does it for me. The emphasis is on comfort, the ambiance is the Maasai, and the decor incorporating ethnic design elements from the culture of the proud tribe in whose realm the lodge is set.

Mara Serena

The Mara Serena Lodge has a spectacular view of the surrounding breath taking landscape. From mara serena you can view the terrain where the great annual migrations take place. when millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle traverse the landscape to feed on the rich new grass and give birth to their young. Set on a high ridge, Mara Serena is a modern incarnation of a traditional African village of domed huts.

Mara Sopa

Located on the furthermost eastern corner of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, near the Ololamutiek Gate, the Mara Sopa is set in a hillside landscape of the Oloolamuita Valley 230 km South West of Nairobi.