Nigel Tisdall's report on safari in Kenya
Posted On
10.04.07
Kenya is the classic safari destination. Its magnificent plains, captivating animals, dignified tribes and larger-than-life characters are familiar from numerous wildlife documentaries and films such as Born Free and Out of Africa. This is no lie - Kenya is an astonishingly beautiful country and its well-established tourist industry means you can see and do a lot with ease. The chance to float over the Maasai Mara in a hot-air balloon at dawn is an exceptional treat, as is witnessing the thunderous annual migration of the wildebeest. The Rift Valley lakes, fringed with pink flamingos, are also well worth exploring, while Amboseli National Park offers close encounters with elephants to a backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Kenya is busier and more packaged than some destinations, but it is also a good choice if you want to end your holiday with a few days lazing beside a white sand beach. Safari with style
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