Kenya Safari Facts

Kenya is one of the best Safari destinations Africa have offered to the Safari enthusiasts. There are a lot of Kenya Safari Facts which you really need to explore while in Africa. The best thing you can witness here every year is; the annual wildebeest and zebra migration across the Tanzania border in Kenya. It is one of the nature’s spectacular events in the world and can be experienced only with Kenya Safari Tours

Interesting Facts About Kenya Safari

Maasai Mara Game reserve:

The Maasai Mara is one of the most famous of Kenya’s game reserves offering space to all the big fives. It also has more of other predators like lions, leopards and cheetahs. Maasai Mara is one of the best places to spot lions in Africa. It is famous for its spectacular natural phenomena of the great wildebeest migration and makes it the Best Time For Safari In Kenya.

Mount Kenya:

Mount Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. It is an awe-inspiring sight with series of peaks covered with snow and slopes covered with dense forests. It is a challenging technical climb to reach the top. However, any fit trekkers can reach to the lesser peak point easily.

Lamu Island:

This is located at the Kenya’s northern cost and is a good destination for people who like to explore history. You can also enjoy and relax in the beach. It is recognized as UNESCO world heritage site for the best quality of its colonial and Swahili architecture and now is the main destination for Kenya Safari Tours.

Kenya Safari Facts For Kids

You have always known how Kenya look in books and movies, but to witness Kenya in real is so beautiful with full of savannah and landscapes. The terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean.

Kenya is home for hundreds of wild mammals and bird species.

It is always a known Kenya Safari Fact that we can witness all big five, like; Lion, leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Cape buffalo while on Safari.

There is an extended family of Big five in Kenya and they include; Big five, Cheetah, Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Zebra.

There are also a huge variety of bird species which you can spot on a regular basis.

Kenya Safari Geographical Facts

Kenya is located in East Africa, its terrain rises from a low coastal plain on the Indian Ocean to mountains and plateaus. Most of the Kenya people live in the highlands.

Nairobi, the capital is located at the altitude of 1,700 meters. The west of Nairobi land descends to the Great Rift Valley, a 6,400 km tear in earth’s crust.This valley in the desserts gets water from Late Turkana.

Kenya has 5 different vegetation zones.

Food Facts About Kenya

The Kenya Food is made of most ingredients grown in the country on large scale farms. The main food of Kenya is Ugali, made of maize meal. The meals in Safari exceed the international standards. The main local food you should not miss according to Kenya Safari Guide is;

NyamaChoma - A traditionally Roasted Meat served on the bone.

Githeri - A food made of Red Beans and Maize.

Chapati - Flat bread made of wheat flour usually fried on a flat pan.

Samosas - A fried pastry containing a meat or vegetable filling.

Mokimo - Mixture of mashed potatoes and green vegetables sometimes include maize and beans.

There are also few other Kenya Safari Facts which attracts you to Kenya and explore the beautiful destinations and enjoy your vacations making memory with safari, technical trekking and relaxing in the beaches.