| Kenya Bird-watching Safaris | | | | camping equipment (generally including two-person |
| Most of the safari companies in Kenya offer some | | | | tents) and ablution facilities, but they vary in what |
| kind of bird watching safaris, but quality varies. Some | | | | they require you to bring. Some even provide |
| kenya vacation companies offers 14 day specialist | | | | alcoholic drinks, although normally you pay extra for |
| bird watching extravaganzas that take in Mt. Kenya, | | | | this. The typical distance covered each day is 15km |
| the rift valley lakes, Kakamega forest reserve, the | | | | to 18km so you don't have to be super fit. |
| Maasai Mara national reserve, lake Victoria among | | | | Cultural safaris |
| other kenya important bird area safari destinations. | | | | With eco friendly lodges now springing up all over |
| Top class lodges are used throughout this trip and | | | | kenya, local tribes people are becoming increasingly |
| the cost, based on two people sharing, works out at | | | | involved with tourism and there are a growing |
| US$ 4986/5803 per person in the low/high season, | | | | number of Kenya cultural safari companies offering |
| coming down to US$ 3061/3700 per person for | | | | such safaris that allow you to interact with the tribes |
| groups of six. There are monthly departures through | | | | in a far more personal way than the rushed souvenir |
| out the year. | | | | stops that the mainstream tours make at Masai |
| Camel Safaris | | | | villages. The best of these combine volunteer work |
| This is a superb way of getting right off the beaten | | | | with more conventional tour activities and provide |
| track and into areas where vehicle safaris don't or | | | | accommodation in Tents, eco-lodges and village |
| can't go. Most camel safaris go to the Samburu and | | | | houses. |
| Turkana tribal areas between Isiolo and Lake Turkana | | | | Many of the Lake Turkana safaris covered earlier |
| and you'll have a chance to experience nomadic life | | | | include a trek to Rendille and Samburu villages and |
| and mingle with tribal people. Wildlife is also plentiful, | | | | interact with the tribes people. |
| although it's the journey itself that is the main | | | | Western region of Kenya including the Kakamega, |
| attraction. | | | | Kisii, Lake Victoria and Mt. Elgon are being developed |
| You have the choice of riding the camels or walking | | | | into a cultural tourism hub. The area is heavily |
| alongside them and most tribes are led by | | | | entrenched in culture and rife with mythology and |
| experienced Samburu Moran (warriors) and | | | | legends. |
| accompanied by English- speaking tribal guides who a | | | | The western Kenya cultural groups include the Luo, |
| re well versed in bush lore, botany, ornithology and | | | | Kisii, Luyha among others. Currently they organise |
| local customs. Most traveling is done as early as | | | | week-long annual cultural festivals for each tribe. |
| possible in the cool of the day and a campsite | | | | These are usually filled with pomp, song, dance and |
| established around noon. Afternoons are time for | | | | cultural indulgence and are a nice venue to learn of |
| relaxing, guided walks and showers before drinks and | | | | the some bizarre African cultures and practices. You |
| dinner around a camp fire. | | | | can enquire from your Kenya travel company on the |
| All Kenya safari companies provide a full range of | | | | specific dates for bookings. |