Ways to plan the best safari trips in Kenya

Safari trips in Kenya are a once in a lifetime trip. It has adventure and excitement that you may have dreamt about for years and have been in your bucket list for a long. Why wait long to materialize your dream as you can do so after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic with reputed tour operators.

Before you plan, it is wise to know specific good to know facts. Let us know those facts so that it is possible to have the best safari experience in Kenya.

When to plan a safari trip to Kenya

It isn't easy to select the months when it is ideal for visiting Kenya. The reason being as it is a tropical country, rain can happen any time and it is hot. Having said this, you should know that there are two wet seasons in Kenya. It is best to avoid these seasons to have a dry climate, which is ideal for a safari outing. The two rainy seasons are between April and May and the other between November and December.

The months of June to October and January to March are ideal when you can plan your safari trip to Kenya with reputed safari organizers.

How long should the trip be

It is not such that you need to spend days having the pressure of time and finance on your back. It is ideal to have around five days to have the best of safari trips. The country is so varied that you can even spend a month if time and finance permits.

Places to visit during safari trips in Kenya

It is excellent to know that you have numerous options depending upon the time, budget, and adventure desire.

Parks near Nairobi

If you have time constraints, then you can explore the safari parks near Nairobi. As traveling and logistics will not cause any hindrance during such safari trips, you can explore and have adventure within the time you have.

Nairobi National Park is within the city itself. However, you can have the real feel of a safari at this national park. If you have time to travel a bit, more than Nakuru National Park can be your safari destination. If you have three days at hand, you can easily be at Masai Mara to have the real safari experience you have dreamt for years.

Parks near the Coast

Kenya is not National Parks; the beaches are also fantastic tourist destinations. So, if you desire to be at the beaches too while having safaris, then it is ideal to be at Amboseli National Park. The population of elephants, clear day and Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop will give you the best opportunities to have adventure, excitement and enjoyment during safari trips.

Tsavo East and Tsavo West are also safari parks close to the coast. These parks are less crowded and you can enjoy the most.

Parks with the unique experience

If you wish to have a different nature of safari experience, Kenya will not disappoint you. At Hells Gate National Park, you can have a cycling safari. As there are no predators, it is safe to cycle and be close to giraffes, zebras and warthogs.

Lake Naivasha is also a safari destination that offers a unique safari experience. You can be close to hippos, crocs and fantastic birdlife while on a sunset cruise at this lake.

The popular National Parks

We have already discussed Amboseli National Park and Nakuru National Park, but Masai Mara National Park is one that you cannot avoid to visit. The stunning scenery, loads of wildlife, including the Big 5 and rich human culture, make this park the ideal for a unique safari experience.

Plain Wings Tours & Safaris is the ideal tour operator to organize safari trips in Kenya. They have experience, knowledge, local guides and the desire to bring in front what Kenya has in store for you. Call at +254 732812187 to have a word with them to customize safari trips.