How to Customize Your Safari Trips to Kenya, how you can make your trip unique depends on what you like, what you want, your budget, and so on. We’ll keep going with that idea here.

See Part 1 for our ideas on the best parks to see big cats and elephants if you’re interested in those unique animals. We’ll talk about meeting rare and endangered species, making your safari more or less intense, and adding cultural elements to your African safari. Finally, we’ll add something totally different to your adventure trip: some time at the beach.

The Ones in Danger

Many of Africa’s famous big animals are now safe from going extinct thanks to the brave work of Kenya’s Wildlife Service and the help of people like you who go on safari. However, many species are very rare and in danger of going extinct, and some of them you might not even think of. One example is the great rhino. Their numbers have dropped, but they are now safe in special areas of parks like Nairobi and Nakuru National Parks.

The national reserve of Gerenuk Samburu Kenya

The rare and interesting Rothschild’s giraffe also lives in Nakuru, which is a protected area. They are very tall and can be found in the park’s beautiful acacia woods. Another rare animal in Kenya is the chimpanzee. In fact, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the only place you can find them. The refuge takes care of hurt and orphaned chimps and helps them get better. You can see them playing in their natural environment.

Going on a tour in Africa sounds like a fun adventure… You might want to dip your toe in the water first, though, before making a big decision. We have many one-day and even half-day trips to parks in Nairobi and other places, like Ol Pejeta (which we already talked about) or Amboseli National Park, which is home to big-tusked elephants.

Safaris that last between two and five days are great for people who have more time. These safaris can include the Masai Mara, lake parks like Naivasha, and northern parks like Samburu.

For dedicated safari-goers who want to start seeing wildlife right away and stay for about a week, we recommend our 6- to 9-day tours, which include the most parks and more than one day at a few of them. Picture yourself spending three days in Amboseli or the Masai Mara. This is a great way to make a tour fit your needs perfectly.

But Africa is more than just the animals and the land. Some people wouldn’t think it was a real trip in Africa without meeting the people who lived in these savannahs in the past. You can see the native Maasai people in their homes in the Masai Mara and Amboseli parks.

Meet these people who live in the countryside and learn about how they organize their groups, do their ceremonies, and live a herding life. The Samburu People are also close relatives, and you can meet them at Samburu Park and maybe even stay in one of their homes.

A lot of people don’t know this, but going on safari can also mean spending a lot of time at the beach. The great savannahs of Kenya give way to the Indian Ocean, which has beautiful, clean beaches that are rarely visited. Want to make your trip really your own? We’ll help you set aside time to sunbathe and surf at the famous Diani Beach, either before or after your tour. Whatever style or way you want to plan your vacation, Safari Trips to Kenya can make it happen.