Kenya
Traveller Testimonial:
I'd previously travelled with Adventures Abroad and was eager to see Kenya and its wildlife.
The balloon trip was excellent; we were blessed with good flying conditions and visibility. Our
trip to Samburu village was highly informative and the Serena Mountain Lodge walk was just amazing.
-Howard Povey Tour KE1: Kenya ('Out of Africa')
In the minds of many, the east African country of Kenya is
synonymous with spectacular safaris and vast and wild desert
regions, which, although accurate, are preconceptions that don’t do
justice to what Kenya has to offer. Kenya is safari, but it is also much more.
The reputation of Kenya as one of the prime locations on the
globe to view exotic creatures of all varieties is well earned—from
big cats, crocodiles and wildebeest, to elephants, rhinos and
zebras; Kenya is home to the types of remarkable animal that
fascinate children and adults alike when they read about them in
books. True, it is possible to catch a glimpse of them through a
mesh of metal at the local zoo, but to see them in their natural
habitat in Kenya is to appreciate fully their magnificence and grace. Flights
of the imagination could never do justice to a teeming, writhing
mass of a herd of migrating wildebeest on the Kenyan plains and neither could it come
close to encapsulating the heart-pounding and furious pursuit between
a ravenous cheetah and its prey; these are things that have to be
seen to be believed and Kenya is the perfect place to do it. But,
however unforgettable these sights may be, they won’t be the only
lasting memories after a tour here.
Our tours are the ideal way to explore fully the abundance of
natural and cultural wonders to be found in East Africa.
The Kenyan landscape provides the ideal backdrop for viewing the
country’s awesome and diverse wildlife, as the glorious setting only
enhances the traveller’s experiences. It is true that the majority
of the country is dominated by arid desert regions, but Kenya is
also home to massive snow-crowned mountains, and the second highest
peak in Africa after Mount Kilimanjaro, which stands at a whopping
5,199 metres: Mount Kenya. It is unexpected to many that the
equatorial territory can sustain both uncompromising heat and this
contrasting frigidness, but most agree that viewing these polar
opposites in one locale adds to the wonder and beauty of the
country. Everyone who has been there recommends embarking on a tour to Kenya to view the
dozen or so glaciers that cascade between the crests. However, if a
more hospitable climate is sought after, there are always the
tropical paradises that lie on the coastline, where it is possible
to recline near the lapping waters of the Indian Ocean off the Kenyan coast.
Kenya’s most notable city is Nairobi, which serves as the
capital. One of the most remarkable features of Nairobi is its
blending of cultures; the traveller is exposed to some of the
ancient traditions and primitive lifestyle of the millennia-old
nation, while at the same time having access to modern-day
amenities. Indeed, unlike many of its African neighbours, Kenya, and
Nairobi in particular, allows travellers to purchase much the same
things as can be found in Europe or the Americas.
Safari. The word simply means "travel" in Swahili, but for many, it alludes
to wonders first envisioned in childhood: sweeping savannas, big snarling cats,
thundering herds of elephant and wildebeest. Like its meaning, the word roams the
imagination, becoming other words and places, like serengeti, sahara, or Kilimanjaro. Safari crosses the landscape of the mind, until it finally merges
with the name of the great continent itself, Africa. Our comfortable, hotel and
lodge-based tour of the best game parks of Kenya and Tanzania reflects our
intimate acquaintance with the best that East Africa has to offer. Kenya and Tanzania both
offer dramatic landscapes and some of the best locations for wildlife viewing and
photography in the world. While the emphasis of this tour is the incredible
natural history of the region, there will also be opportunities to meet some of
the many ethnic groups that make up the diverse population.