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Kenya Africa safari itinerary (ies): Best 3 Kenya Africa safari plans

Kenya Africa safari itinerary information. Kenya Africa safaris include 3 key itineraries of several Kenyan circuits. Popular Kenya safari itinerary includes the Mara Kenya safari, the southern Kenya safari and the Northern Kenya safari itineraries. Africa’s best safari destination, Kenya safari country has such animals like Kenya elephant animal, Kenya giraffe animal, African lion animal, Kenya leopard animal, African cheetah animal and others

Author: Robert Muhoho
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Whether you take a camping or lodge Kenya safari, there is a plethora of options ranging from two to 15 days and, in some cases up to six weeks, visiting parks in the neighbouring countries as well. If possible, it’s best to go on a safari for at least five days (preferably longer), otherwise a good deal of your time will be taken up driving to and from the national parks and Nairobi.

You’ll also see a great deal more on a longer safari and have a much better chance of catching sight of all the major animals. In addition, you may also get a chance to spend more time with local tribespeople on a longer safari. The short trips also make stops in tribal villages, but these are normally just a quick souvenir and photo opportunity, and can be abit demoralizing.

Most itineraries offered by Kenya Africa safari companies fall into one of the three loosely defined ‘kenya tourism circuits’, which can all be combined for longer trips. Mt. Kenya treks are a fourth option, sold separately or as an add-on to any of these basic outlines, and the majority of kenya travel firms now also offer trips into Tanzania and Uganda. Few organised tours take in the western circuit pushed by the Kenya Tourist Board, which would include places such as Kakamega Forest Reserve and Mt. Elgon.

Maasai Mara Kenya safari circuit

The standard itineraries pushed on visitors by most Kenya safari companies are three day and seven-day safaris from Nairobi to the Masai Mara. The sorter version will generally involve two nights in the park and two half days traveling, while the longer trips will also include stops at Lake Nakuru and Samburu National Reserve. You also have the option of visiting Lakes Baringo and Bogoria while in this region.

Southern Kenya safari itinerary

Offered as the main alternative to the Mara, southern itineraries make a beeline for Amboseli National Park and its famous Kilimanjaro backdrop.

Anything longer than a three-day trip here should allow you to visit Tsavo West, with a couple more days required to add on Tsavo East as well.

Most Kenya vacation companies will give you the option of being dropped in Mombasa at the end of this route rather than heading back to Nairobi, which saves you abit of traveling and allows you time to explore the marine parks and other attractions of Kenya coast.

Northern Kenya safari Plan

The focal point of any northern Kenya safari itinerary is the Lake Turkana, which requires at least seven days visiting effectively due to the long distances involved. Depending on how long you take and which side of the lake you visit, possible stops include Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, Marsabit National Park, Samburu National Reserve and Mararal; a 14-day safari could even cover all of these.

Safari Fatigue

Taking a longer safari is great, but be warned-endless long days peering out of a sunroof, on bumpy roads, in the heat, eating the same food, stuck with the same people, can take its toll quicker than you might think.

And while on the first day any animal you see will be exciting, sooner or later most travelers will experience safari fatigue, that jaded feeling of ‘not another zebra, I wanna see a f***ing leopard’… A few cultural activities, an afternoon’s relaxation or even just a quick swim can do wonders for keeping things fresh.

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Robert is a travel expert with http://www.Landmarksafaris.com . A Kenya East Africa safari company. Find interesting Kenya safari itinerary here: http://www.landmarksafaris.com/planner/?refferer=ezinearticles

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