Kenya is found in East Africa with its neighbors being Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi which also reside in East Africa. East Africa is a home to a variety of attractive things and Kenya is one of the best countries in the region for safari tour holidays most especially for wildlife safaris. Therefore, after your gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda or Democratic Republic of Congo (best destinations for tracking the rare endangered Mountain gorillas), you can go for the most interesting destination in Africa for wildlife safaris in Kenya. Many national parks and reserves are gazetted and conserved very well to protect the lives of a variety of wildlife thus developing the tourism industry of Kenya together with the development of Kenya economically through the tourism sector. Book with the best tour agency Eco Tours Kenya, the agency offers best and affordable services to the travelers in Kenya. A tourist in Kenya can have a variety of options on which destination to choose for his or her safari tour holiday and the following are some of Kenya’s best destinations for safari holidays;

MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE/PARK;

It is difficult and rarely found to mention the three top destinations in Africa best for wildlife safari tours minus spotting out this Park. Most Cites mention it as the best African destination for wildlife safaris due to its huge diversity in wildlife however some other Cites can also spot KRUGER NATIONAL PARK in South Africa as the best depending on various reasons though it is really difficult to mention three or best five African national parks with MAASAI MARA being exclusive. The Park is mostly famous for the great migration which happens each and every year in months of July to October though the balloon safaris are also available in the Park.

During the great migration, a tourist will get a chance to spot a variety of wildlife which migrate from Tanzania (in SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK) to the northern nearest Park in Kenya (MAASAI MARA) of which the dominant migrants during this migration are the Wildebeests which migrate in very high numbers. Over 1.6 million Wildebeests migrate to the Park allowing travelers to spot them in plenty however during the migration, a traveler will also see an exceptional number of Zebras, Thomson’s gazelles, Elands and Topis thus enjoying the safari tour and also get a great experience from it.

Being one of Africa’s best destinations for wildlife safaris mean that a tourist will view a large number of African Lions, Elephants, Cape buffaloes, Leopards and Rhinos which are regarded as ‘’Africa’s big five’’ thus going on ahead to prove that it is really a best place for your wildlife safari because, though Africa is made of very many national parks and reserves, but it is not that there are many Parks where you can spot all the five Africa’s big species as it is in this Park. Over 470 bird species can also be seen from this Park thus also being suitable for travelers who enjoy the birding activity and you will e able to some of Africa’s best bird species.

Other notable wildlife species in this Park include; Masai giraffes, Impalas, Roan antelopes, Cheetahs, Hyenas, Jackals, Bat-eared foxes, Grant’s gazelles and Coke’s hartebeests which are also spotted in a very huge quantity. At the shores/River bank of Mara River, a traveler will also be pleased at viewing very many huge Crocodiles. A large number of hippos are also seen from River Mara.

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE;

It is also a best decision that you will have made to choose this Reserve as your final desired destination for taking your safari holiday from. All Africa’s big five wildlife species such as; Lions, African Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards and Rhinos are available in the Reserve and a traveler will be able to spot them all though Rhinos here are rarely seen nowadays due to poaching.

Because of the Ewaso Ng’iro River which is located in the middle of the Reserve, many animals are forced to come into the Reserve due to the existence of this River. Notable species here also include; Crocodiles, Impalas, Warthogs, Kirk’s dik dik, Giraffes, Grant’s gazelles, Cheetahs, Grevy’s Zebras, Water bucks, Olive baboons and hippos plus a sight to over 350 bird species including Vultures and Hornbills and many others.

However, in the Reserve you will also view Mountain Koitogor and Mountain Ololokwe and still your visit to this Reserve will also provide you a chance to visit the BUFFALO SPRINGS RESERVE which is also situated on the other side of River Ewaso Ng’iro and you will also enjoy a variety of wildlife species found there plus the bird species thus making your safari tour holiday more profitable and interesting.

TSAVO EAST & WEST NATIONAL PARK;

A railway plus A109 road bisects the Park into two regions, namely; the Tsavo East and Tsavo west of which both sides are very attractive though the western Tsavo is more of mountainous and wetter than the Eastern Tsavo with Lake Jipe and the Mzima springs plus some swamps. The Park is one of the largest conservation areas in Kenya hence calling in many animals and bird species to reside there including; Gerenuks, Masai giraffes, Monkeys, Mongooses, Genets, Hartebeests, Bushbucks, aardwolf, Hyenas, Bush babies, duikers, dik dik, Jackals, Zebras, Warthogs, Water bucks, Impalas, Elands, African hares, Cheetahs, Bat-eared foxes and many others.

Over 500 bird species are viewed here plus all Africa’s big five such as; African Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos and Leopards are also major residents in the Park making it more suitable for African wildlife safaris.

Many other attractive features in Park include the three Rivers which include; River Tsavo, River Athi and River Galana. Others are Lake Jipe, Mzima springs, Mudanda rock, Lugard falls and Yatta plateau.

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK;

The Park is also a good destination for wildlife safaris and it is Kenya’s second best Park after MAASAI MARA due to a large quantity of its inhabitants. The Park is very suitable for safari holidays and it is most popular for protecting the highest number of elephants in Africa. Major residents here include; Elephants, Cape buffaloes, Lions, Grant’s Zebras, Masai giraffes, Impalas, Cheetahs, Spotted hyenas and Blue Wildebeests.

Due to its large diversity in wildlife especially in Elephants, it makes it to be one of the most ideal national parks for wildlife safaris in Africa and your visitation to the Park will reward you again with clear and brilliant views of the highest Mountain Kilimanjaro found in Tanzania. A view to over 400 bird species in the Park will also reward you accordingly and you will enjoy the birds’ different distinct colors mostly displayed when they fly since in most cases they fly in groups thus providing a spectacular view to travelers in the Park.