Kenya offers a wide range of unique experiences beyond the classic safari. Here are a few that will stick in your memory:
1. A Maasai Mara hot air balloon safari
Enjoy a champagne breakfast in the outdoors after observing wildlife from above as you float over the boundless grassland at morning.
2. Lamu Island Dhow Sailing
Discover the ancient Swahili village of Lamu and take a sunset cruise on a traditional dhow boat across the Indian Ocean.
3. Giraffe Manor (Nairobi) for breakfast with giraffes
As you have breakfast, Rothschild giraffes peek in through the windows to join you.
4. Trekking up Mount Kenya
Trekking up Africa’s second-highest peak, which is surrounded by breathtaking alpine landscape, is a challenge.
5. Immersion in Maasai culture
Learn about the customs and way of life of the Maasai people by spending time with them and even participating in their traditional dances.
6. Horseback Safari (Laikipia Plateau)
Experience the woods on horseback and get a closer look at animals than you could from a car.
7. Watamu Marine Park Diving and Snorkeling
See dolphins in pristine seas, swim with marine turtles, and explore colorful coral reefs.
8. Samburu National Reserve: Camping Under the Stars
Spend a night under the stars while surrounded by unusual animals like reticulated giraffes and Grevy’s zebras to appreciate the untainted beauty of the northern wilderness.
9. Flamingo Chasing in Lake Bogoria and Lake Nakuru
See the strange scene created by hundreds of pink flamingos on the surface of the lakes.
10. Investigating the Shimba Hills’ Caves and Forests
Discover uncommon animals like the sable antelope while taking nature hikes through old caverns, lush woods, and waterfalls.
