Kenya Christmas Safari: What To See And Expect

When Kenya is the safari destination you choose for the Christmas season some of the activities available include game safaris, water activities, hiking, cultural experience, birding, hot air balloon experience and others.

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It is very important to choose the destinations where to get the best of Kenya safaris during the Christmas festive season. Some notable Kenya destinations include Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi National Park, Amboseli National Park, Meru National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Shimba Hill National Park, and Kisite Marine National Park, to mention but a few.

During the game drives in these national parks in Kenya, you may spot animals including lions, leopards, waterbucks, bushbucks, gazelles, wildebeests, herds of elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and many others. Some wild animals in Kenya can only be spotted in particular destinations so if you specifically look forward to a chance to see this animal ask for advice from your safari consultant on where to go. Contact us for more information.

What To See And Expect In Kenya Safari During Christmas Season

Game Drives During Kenya safari

Taking a game drive in the safari destination of Kenya during Christmas season is exciting. Christmas season is in December when even the weather is normally expected to be supportive of safari activities in the country because it is the dry season. Driving on the tracks in different parts of the safari destinations in Kenya is fun and quicker to navigate however, expect it to be dusty from the so many vehicles in the Parks.

Some of the game parks to visit for a game drive in Kenya include Masai Mara, Nairobi National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Meru National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Shimba Hill National Park, Kisite Marine National Park and many others. All these Kenya National Parks are situated in different parts of the country so you must devise the best way to get from one to another according to the flow of the safari itinerary.

During the game drive in the Kenya safari destinations, you may spot wild animals including cheetahs, lions, leopards, elephants, waterbucks, bushbucks, zebras, giraffes, elands, hyenas, wildebeests, buffaloes, gazelles and much more. In Masai Mara National Reserve, around Christmas season is the return home time for the multitude of wild animals that annually make the Great Wildebeest migration from Tanzania. It is also an opportunity to spot so many infants that are born in this season.

Walking Safaris in Kenya During Christmas

Explore the game safari destinations in Kenya on foot in the company of a ranger guide. Try this daring safari experience during Christmas to walk on foot to get a closer view of the animals and features in different game parks. Stay on the trails constructed by the regular tourists who engage in this safari activity in order not to create more trails.

Have some level of fitness in order to complete the entire adventure and carry a pair of binoculars to catch a better view of far ranging features along the way. Do not drag behind or deviate from the rest of the party on the walking safari in Kenya because you can be forgotten or get lost in the vast plains yet there are predators.

Water Activities To do in Kenya During Christmas

Kenya has a coastline from the Indian Ocean where you can do a range of activities during Christmas including sunbathing, cruise shipping, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking and much more. There is a chance to arrange life changing moments by the ocean shores includes destination weddings, mark anniversaries, birthdays and so many others.

The presence of the coral reefs park on the Kenyan coast makes the safari experience even more exciting to be part of. The presence of the Kisite and Mpunguti Marine National Park with over 45 coral types is unique. From the ocean line of Kenya you may spot dolphins in the ocean, rarely seen but there are chances to spot whales and creatures that survive in the Indian Ocean.

Do not forget to carry your respective gears such as floaters, lifeguard jackets and others used during the water activities during the Christmas holiday in Kenya. Caution if you are not a good swimmer, do not attempt the deeper parts of the ocean because it is very risky.

Hot Air Balloon Safari in Kenya

View the wild animals and other inhabitants from a more elevated point by taking on the hot air balloon experience. The hot air balloon experience on a Kenya safari is unique and offers an aerial view of the features that form part of the topography of various safari destinations in the country.

Some of the Kenya safari destinations where you may enjoy the hot air balloon adventure include Masai Mara National Reserve.

Cultural Experience on Kenya safari During Christmas

Get to know the life and mood of the people of Kenya during the festive season while on cultural safari. A selection of the Masai people to visit during the Kenya safari in the Christmas season is worth the time. The Masai are stuck to their cattle keeping culture and have unique attires made of checked designs which they traditionally wear. Cattle to the Masai is more precious than human life to some extent. Their cattle is the provider of food stuff and used for ceremonies including paying dowry.

While with the Masai, you may get the chance to try milking the cows, bead work and much more. support the Masai by purchasing some of their crafts to carry home as souvenirs. You may also get the chance to watch the Masai dance where they jump and it is engaging too.

Nairobi City Tour During Christmas In Kenya

Plan a tour around Nairobi city during Christmas to get a wider picture of how it is done in Kenya during the festive seasons. Note that as the days towards Christmas get closer, there is an extreme traffic jam in the city which you need to find a way to navigate by starting the tour earlier. While on city tour in Nairobi, you may visit the shopping malls, local Market area, the business centers many others. Do not take photos of the people in the city without seeking their permission.

Hiking Mountain Kenya.

Test your fitness level by hiking mountains Kenya during the Christmas safari. Mark your Christmas holiday by taking this adventure but you need some advance preparation. Ensure to carry some hard cash to use for purchasing some supplies that you may need during the hike including food stuff.

There are chances of finding other tourists who may have the same idea of hiking Mountain Kenya just like you do. Do not forget to pack the necessary gear to support you as you climb Mount Kenya. Hiring a porter to accompany you as you climb Mount Kenya is a great idea as you get to move with nothing weighing you back but at the same time, it is one of the direct ways to give back to the community.

When Is The Best Time To Book A Kenya Safari For Christmas

The best time to book the Kenya Safari for Christmas holidays is as early as 6 months before. This saves you from panic at the last minute when options of the best safari logistics are out of availability including accommodations, transport and much more.

During Christmas season, more tourists both local and international book safaris to different destinations to mark this festive season so creating high demand for services including food centers. To save yourself from getting disappointed for not finding space at the safari destinations in Kenya during Christmas, it is best to make some of the necessary bookings in advance.

At Encounter Africa safaris, we can help you make reservation for the Kenya Christmas safari as you plan and offer advice when changes come to our notification. We encourage our tourists to pay a commitment fee as part of the entire safari cost so that the reservation is deemed confirmed. This helps with preparing on ground bookings including transport, accommodation reservation, securing a professional guide where necessary and others.

What Is The Cost Of Kenya Safari During Christmas

Several factors including where to go, number of days on safari, number of people travelling with and others determine the cost of Kenya safaris. At Encounter Africa safaris, we package our Kenya Safaris according to luxury, mid-range and basic.

The cost of the pack entrance fees to the different game safari destinations in Kenya cuts across these categories and is compulsory for every tourist. The park entrance fees paid are used to support maintenance of the parks in Kenya and other conservation destinations in the country.

We encourage our tourists to tip generously during the Kenya Safaris as a way to encourage the service providers to better themselves.

The cost of the Kenya safaris during Christmas is quite higher than normal to catch up with the demand that the Kenyan tourism experiences in this season.

Do not forget to carry some hard cash to use for on ground purchases as you travel for Christmas season in Kenya.

How Safe Are The Kenya Safaris During Christmas Season

Kenya safaris destinations are safe to visit any time because they have on ground security. The National Parks of Kenya are under the guidance of the Kenya Wildlife Service who are well trained ranger guides who routinely patrol these parks to set off snares, protect inhabitants from snares, and do park maintenance. Even at the coast of Kenya, there are government security agencies to keep law and order in the country.

On ground at every Kenya safari destination, there are guidelines expected to be followed by every tourist for the protection of the destination inhabitants and personal safety. Abide by the rules of these destinations during the Kenya safaris.

On a personal basis, try to be the first security of your belongings by not allowing strangers to help you with carrying them. Try not to count large sums of money in public because you may attract the wrong company while on safari in Kenya. Even when you wish to taste the local cuisines during a safari in Kenya, avoid street food because you are not sure of the hygiene of those who prepared it.

Your security while on a Kenya safari starts with you and follow the instructions from the Kenya Wildlife Society when in the game parks

What To Pack For A Safari In Kenya During Christmas

• Safari shoes especially if you have to walk as the ground is sometimes very hot and also your feet need to be protected from the rough surfaces in the wilderness.
• Insect repellent to keep away biting insects that may cross your way like tsetse flies
• Safari hat or cap to protect your head from the dust and buzzing insects
• Sunglasses to protect your eyes from buzzing insects. In the wilderness, there are insects that move around and may land in your eyes. Even the dust in the game parks of Kenya sometimes gets to much especially when more vehicles are on game drives.
• Some warmers because most safari destinations in Kenya experience cold conditions early morning and late afternoon.
• Safari wear in colors that are wilderness friendly in colors like khaki, tan and others. Try not to use colors that can attract stinging insects like blue, black and white.
• Extra batteries fully charged to exchange with in case you one runs low so that you have nothing to miss and capture during the safari.
• Duffel bag so that you can carry your belongings in case you have to help yourself.
• Some cash to use for on ground purchases as credit cards are no easy to use in Africa because of the lengthy process of collecting money from them.
• Snacks to munch on when you are on safari in case you get hungry. As there no shops in the park for you to purchase from during the game drive. Do not dump wrappers in the fields during the game drive as this alters the nature of the wilderness.
•  A camera to keep a memorable moment while on safari in Kenya there are many moments that happen

For more information about what to expect on a Christmas safari in Kenya, please contact us.