Africa is a continent filled with numerous great potential safari destinations. So, with so many options, why choose Kenya? Below we’ve listed four of the many reasons to pick Kenya for your next safari.

Iconic Landscapes and Wildlife

Kenya is a land of vast, rolling plains; flat-topped acacia trees and glowing sunsets of bright reds, oranges and golds. This is the iconic Africa that you imagine when you think of safaris. It’s full of great African wildlife too: fierce predators including lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena; huge elephant; elegant giraffe and graceful antelope to name just a few. There’s so much to see in this fantastic country.

Excellent for Families

A Kenya safari holiday is a great choice for families. Many camps and lodges have special family tents, houses or cottages meaning you and your family can make yourselves at home in well-equipped, spacious accommodation set away from the rest of the guests. These kinds of camps and lodges also have staff that have been specially trained to work with children and have a whole host of exciting activities for when the little ones don’t want to head out on game drives. Think bug safaris, bush cooking, identifying animal tracks and star safaris. Add in the fantastic wildlife and it’s easy to see why families love Kenya.

Great Migration

If you’re considering a safari for your next holiday you may have already heard about the Great Migration. Every year over two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle descend on the plains on the Masai Mara. Seeing these enormous herds gathering on the plains is a truly spectacular sight and it’s certainly an unforgettable one. Not only that, but the huge herds also attract hungry predators.

Lots of Culture

Many camps in Kenya work closely with the local Maasai or Samburu people and so there’s lots of opportunity for guests to learn more about their cultures. You might like to visit local villages or schools during your stay. You can even learn the special skills that are needed to survive on the plains.

Safari holidays can be some of the most enduring, you don’t just have to put up with the high humidity and dangerous heat, and you may also have to keep up with an experienced bushman who moves at an extremely quick pace.

That’s why it’s important o get fit and healthy before your safari holiday. Stamina is going to be key, so running or going on long walks will be extremely important to improving your health before a safari.

High intensity workout are also important, and sometimes you will have to dig deep to continue to walk after a tiring day. Not all safari holidays are like this, but if you an to track the migration and spot as many animals as possible you will be required to move quickly, so make the most of your safari and get healthy beforehand.

There are many pieces of equipment you may require on a safari, and to make sure you’re prepared for your big trip, we’re providing you with a list of essential safari items.

• Torch
• Binoculars
• Camera
• Walking Boots
• Insect Repellent
• Sun Block
• Sun Glasses
• Hat
• Maps

If you’ve thought carefully about these essential safari items you’re likely to be prepared. The sun in Africa can certainly be dangerous and with sun block, hats, glasses, you will be a  loy more comfortable out in the sun. Remember a safari holiday is different from other holidays and these safari items really are essential.

Safaris are not always ad people imagine. You’re not always sat around a campfire with a bed in a tent, surrounded by a jungle; it can actually be quite different.

Today there is a great deal of luxury accommodation, and luxury lodges can be just what you’re looking for. Many luxury lodges can contain a swimming pool, stunning views, plenty of lights and a range of modern conveniences such as a fridge, cooker, power shower, Jacuzzi. Options are limitless.

What you get from a luxury lodge is unforgettable memories. After a day on an African safari, you may want to unwind, and accommodation of the highest quality can certainly help you do that.

Thailand is a wonderful country and there’s plenty to do once you get there for a summer holiday. If you’re a big fan of Thai food, there’s going to be plenty of it and its remarkably cheap compared to prices here in the UK.

Wildlife is another brilliant feature of holidays in Thailand, and you can ride an elephant, see tigers and visit safaris. Don’t always expect the weather to be good with holidays in Thailand, there are certainly some showers around, but they can actually be rather enjoyable.

Its not a cold spray like we have in England, it can actually be quite revitalising, especially if you’re out exploring. If you’ve never considered a holiday in Thailand make sure you do, because it could be one that you never forget.

When people think of holidays and vacations, it’s quite often that an airplane and an airport come to mind, but a holiday by train can be another possible way of reaching your ideal destinations.

If you’re thinking of going on a short break, there are plenty of options; you can go to Paris, Brussels, Bruges, Amsterdam, Ireland or Berlin. All of these wonderful destinations can be reached by train, and you won’t have to worry about the weight of your luggage.

Trains have been suitable for city trips and if your thinking about a winter vacation or a short holiday, remember there are other transport methods and a holiday by train could be ideal.

Safari holidays are popular for wildlife enthusiast and photographers, out to make sure you come home with stunning photographs there are some important pieces of kit you require. We’re already presuming you have a DSLR camera, and with this in mind we’re providing you with a suitable list of equipment.

• Zoom Lens – To close in on animals who may be quite a distance away without losing image quality.
• 2 or more batteries – You may be shooting all day and depending on the life of your camera, additional batteries may be required. So bring a set and make sure you always have some fully charged.
• Numerous memory cards. Without taking images home and searching through them on a greater screen, you may not know which ones are good and which ones need deleting. So rather than trying to find space then and there, take many memory cards.
• A back pack camera bag. Its the most comfortable type and it should be big enough for all of you equipment and fluid in a separate waterproof compartment.
• A lightweight tripod. The window won’t be up so a lightweight tripod is ideal, and you may need a shutter switch to make sure there is no camera shake.