Having been a favourite among tourists for many years, many visitors to Kenya want to have a unique experience while visiting. Watching a lion survey the golden savannah as dusk settles is one of the most thrilling experiences, while watching a herd of elephants crossing the acacia woodland silently at dawn is equally as thrilling. A Big Five Tanzania safari is also a fantastic way to experience wildlife or luxury travel. Kenya also ranks as one of the best locations in the world to observe the “Big 5” animals in their natural habitats.
What Are the Big Five?
Initially created by trophy hunters to identify game that was most difficult to find on foot, the expression “Big 5” now signifies an entire checklist for tourists visiting Africa each year. Though seeing these five animals in their natural habitats is reason alone to go on a guided safari with Duma Tours & Travels, they are rewarding just to have experienced their sites, sounds and how they live.
The Masai Mara: Kenya’s Crown Jewel
No Grand Five Kenyan safari experience is complete without including time in the Maasai Mara National Park. The Maasai Mara is located in southwest Kenya and borders the Serengeti on the Tanzania side. The Maasai Mara is also one of the best-known and most perfect game parks in Africa because of its open grass plains and wooded banks along the rivers that allow for the greatest game viewing throughout the year, including some of the best lion and elephant sightings in the world.
If you chose to have a Private Safari Masai Mara experience, you would enjoy an intimate experience away from the crowds, rather than driving in tandem with a convoy of tourist vehicles. With your own private guide, you will be taken off the beaten path — to the tree where the leopard is climbing; to the water hole where the buffaloes are drinking, and to a secluded area in the bushes where the cheetah mother is hunting with her cubs. The experience is private, personal and very much involved.
The Great Migration is another element that can add to the total adventure during your time in the Maasai Mara, as more than 1 million wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River from July to October. Planning your trip to the Mara during the Great Migration will provide you with the opportunity to have an active predator presence in the Maasai Mara and be able to see the Grand 5 together as they hunt for prey.
Lake Nakuru: Where Rhino and Flamingo Share the Stage
For travellers hoping to see a rhino, then a safari combining both the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru is the best choice. Located in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park has become a very important sanctuary for black and white rhinoceroses in Kenya. The park has been fenced for protection and is actively managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service, making excellent opportunities for viewing rhino which are often not available in the open savanna habitats.
In addition to rhinos, Lake Nakuru National Park is also home to large populations of lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes and, of course, countless flamingos to further add pink to the lakescape. The compact size of the park results in highly productive game drives, with many different species of Big Five occurring together during a single morning of game drive.
What to Expect on Your Kenya Safari
If you want comfort on a Kenya safari and the thrill of the adventure, then a perfect safari will combine all those elements. At Duma Tours & Travels, we have organized every aspect of your trip from selecting quality tented and lodge accommodations to providing top-notch naturalist guides and offering morning game drives when the animals are most active. In addition to this, you can also have a chance to enjoy breakfast in the bush and watch as you enjoy an evening drink at your accommodation while witnessing the brilliance of an African sun change from amber to red.
No matter if you want a romantic getaway with your partner, want to introduce children to nature, or you have a group of friends who are looking for something out of the ordinary, Kenya has it all and offers something for everyone. The beautiful combination of your private Masai Mara safari itinerary plus Lake Nakuru is a great way to experience the tremendous wildlife and amazing reserves of Kenya.
Begin Your Big Five Journey with Duma Tours & Travels
At Duma Tours & Travels, we believe the best safaris are those created by you. Our talented team will build a tailored itinerary for you that includes the best game-viewing locations, accommodation, and exclusive experiences. Are you ready to see the Big Five in one of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes? Let us get started!
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