Kenya has been the classic safari destination for decades. The tourism infrastructure is well developed, so options abound. One can witness the highlights of Kenya on a budget group safari, indulge in the luxury of a private tour, or embark on a rugged exploration of remote Northern Kenya. The people are friendly, the food is tasty, and the scenery is fabulous. However, industrial tourism has taken its toll on the experience. Entrance fees (ask for an itemized list of your package tour costs) to the parks are outrageously expensive. Mini vans crowd around predator sightings, and the neglected remote parks have fallen victim to poaching.
John WilsonVisited:
August 2007
Reviewed: Jan 29, 2012
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Kenya deserves to be explored and appreciated by the more adventurous traveler for its scenic beauty alone. While the wildlife is by-and-large confined to reserves, they are spectacular in their relative naturalness and abundance of flora and fauna.
John Carthy
GB
Visited:
September 2009
Reviewed: Jan 25, 2012
The review below is the personal opinion of John Carthy and not that of SafariBookings.
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Kenya's great for an organised safari. If you are self-driving Southern Africa is much cheaper and easier, as are Uganda and Rwanda.
Claus HjoernetVisited:
August 2011
Reviewed: Jan 9, 2012
5 / 5
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Not a Zoo like South Africa, not a bush discoteque like some lodges in Tanzania (with South African owners) - only the real thing, spiced with smiling locals.
Yukon Travellor
CA
Visited:
April 2011
Reviewed: Dec 26, 2011
We have been to Kenya three times on safari and will probably return again. Each time we find something new to visit and the parks, animals, and people are well worth the effort and cost of getting there.
Wanderlust
US
Visited:
June 2005
Reviewed: Dec 23, 2011
I have visited about 10 countries in Africa. Kenya has the best wildlife, is one of the most beautiful scenically, has a great bush vibe about it and has the best birding I have seen. It is harder to do on your own (easier than Tanzania but much harder than South Africa).
farhorizonz
NZ
Visited:
August 2010
Reviewed: Nov 21, 2011
35-50 years of age
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Has great scenery, volcanoes, mountains, plains, lakes etc and abundant wildlife with friendly locals.
Mike KlaassenVisited:
October 2010
Reviewed: Oct 17, 2011
5 / 5
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Hospitable country with enough park to make everyone happy.
Marco ReyVisited:
March 2010
Reviewed: Oct 17, 2011
5 / 5
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Kenya gives you the chance to experience a real safari
Robert Pilemalm
SE
Visited:
July 2011
Reviewed: Oct 7, 2011