For most of us a safari holiday is a real once in a lifetime experience and one that you will really want to remember forever. To help you really draw the most out of your experience there’s a few bits of essential kit that you won’t want to leave behind.

A good digital camera – most of us now tend to use our phones for all our picture taking however you really can’t beat a proper digital camera. These don’t have to break the bank with many high-quality cameras available at a fairly low price. It’s important to do your research and make sure you have protective camera equipment to keep your camera free from damage during your trip.

High quality insecticide – the biting bugs on safari are abundant and if bitten lots this can really hinder your trip making you feel uncomfortable and itchy and sometimes even ill. Research which insecticides are most effect for the area you are travelling and stock up so that you have plenty to apply day and night.

The right protective clothing – this really is a safari essential. The correct clothing should be loose-fitting and light coloured as well as give you good protection from the sun. It’s important to ensure that you have good quality sunglasses and a hat that provides shade to your face and neck as well as high factor sun cream on ever day even if it seems shady.

It could be said that no wildlife event on Earth rivals East Africa’s Great Migration for excitement and thrills. Every year, huge herds of wildebeest and zebra make a grand journey across the plains from the Serengeti into Kenya’s famed Maasai Mara and back, following the new grass that grows as the seasonal rains fall. Predators such as hyena and jackal and of course the Mara’s abundant lions, follow the migrating wildlife, ensuring their own survival by picking out weaker members of the herds. Guided by top expedition leaders who are expert trackers and know this land like the back of their hand it is possible to encounter an abundance of wildlife away from crowds giving travellers a truly unique experience.

Kenya offers photographers the chance to capture iconic images of Africa such as giraffes grazing on acacia trees, elephants trundling over the savanna and the proud Maasai people wearing traditional dress.

Travelling to the Maasai Mara can be an uncomfortable experience as the roads are often dusty and bumpy so look for a company that flies travellers in directly to avoid this. A Migration safari guarantees an authentic safari experience of Kenya which will stay with travellers for many years to come.

For some couples, the chance to stay in a luxurious spa hotel is a dream come true and with Valentine’s Day this month it is the ideal opportunity to spend some quality time together. So why not push the boat out and plan an amazing stay in a spa hotel in Kenya?

The cost of a stay in one of the many outstanding hotels in the region of Kenya is surprisingly inexpensive and so if cheap or discounted flights to East Africa can be found it really can be a possibility for many couples and will be a wonderful experience.

Some of the luxurious hotels are situated on the coast with direct access to a private beach where you can relax and while away the hours. Outdoor and indoor swimming pools are available for guests to utilise, and spa facilities can be used throughout the day. Luxury treatments ranging from massage to facials can be booked with the spa staff who will ensure your stay is memorable for all the right reasons.

Most spa hotels in Kenya boast an extensive dining menu to suit all tastes and guests are allocated a butler on arrival who will arrange for your meals to be either delivered to your room or even on the beach.