7/22/08

African Safari And Beach Vacations In Kenya

By Shelby Wright

Going on an African Safari brings up images of wild animals in their natural habitat, exotic African scenery, a hint of danger and adventure and wonderful opportunities for photographers. Traveling to Africa on safari is still an unusual choice but one many people would like to enjoy and want to talk about with those who have been, sharing in their memories.

Kenya in East Africa offers a unique way to combine beach and safari destinations in a very special vacation experience. You can easily put together a once in a lifetime holiday to take in Kenya's astonishingly rich wildlife as well as time to enjoy the wonderful Indian Ocean beaches.

A combined safari and beach vacation to Kenya is the perfect exotic break away from your daily city routines. It also makes for an idyllic honeymoon trip if you have wedding plans in mind.

Europeans, especially the British, have rediscovered Kenya as a vacation destination in recent years, in part because of the relative strength of European currencies and improving disposable income. The reputation of Kenya as a place to go on vacation has been slower to develop in more distant America, but is now gaining in popularity because of the uniqueness of the experiences on offer.

With near perfect weather for vacationers, Kenya is an ideal holiday destination. The May to July rainy season consists of heavy but short tropical downfalls that are unlikely to disrupt holiday activities, making a Kenyan vacation attractive all year round.

There is an abundance of interesting activities to experience in Kenya. Kenya is unique in being able to offer the combination of relaxing on a tropical beach resort vacation with an African wildlife safari adventure.

The main group of Kenyan beach hotels and resorts are located about an hour's drive from the airport at Mombasa. There vacationers can enjoy sandy tropical beaches and swim in the warm Indian Ocean. There are budget hotels and luxury five star resort hotels to suit all levels of affordability.

You have numerous safari expedition choices available. The Tsavo National Parks are not far from the beach resorts. For many visitors, one or two nights away on safari more than fulfills their expectations, or longer if you wish. You can choose to make your trip simple or luxurious with many options available.

Traveling further to Nairobi, you can experience your safari in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Luxury facilities and safari themed accommodation in a 4-5 night expedition will more than complement a luxury beach resort vacation on the coast. You can choose other options as you wish.

You are likely to see a broader variety of wildlife in the Masai Mara compared to the Tsave National Parks, but either experience offers a thrilling few days viewing the abundant African wild animals in their natural habitat, guided by expert safari guides to make sure you will be able to see the wildlife from close at hand in safety. Whatever safari excursion you choose is sure to be eventful and memorable.

Whether you are looking for a budget or a luxury vacation, the options available for a Kenyan combined tropical beach and African safari vacation are sure to please.

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