How to book the Best Family Safari Holiday to Kenya
PLANNING TO BOOK A FAMILY SAFARI TO KENYA? WE TELL YOU HOW…. Kenya, without any doubt offers an array of fantastic destinations and attractions that are ideal for families. Talk of the pristine African wilderness and jungle, both teeming with wildlife and geographical and the azure blue Indian ocean beaches that offer the perfect REST AND RECREATION destinations under the African Sun. Kenya also boasts of modern city hotels and safari lodges / camps, meaning that your family will be both safe and comfortable during the safari, whether in the cities...
What are the Covid 19 entry requirements to Kenya and Tanzania in 2022?
With Covid 19 infection rates having been recorded to have significantly reduced by end of February 2022, the world seems to have turned yet another corner when it comes to tackling the pandemic, and we can only hope that there will be no more outbreaks. UPDATE ON KENYA: Please note that effective 11th March 2022, all travelers to Kenya who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to present a Negative PCR test certificate on arrival. https://www.kcaa.or.ke/covid-19/covid-19-travel-requirements They are however still required to upload their vaccination details on the Global...
Kenya records an increase in Elephant and Rhino Population in 2021
Between the months of May and July 2021, The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife through the Kenya Wildlife Service embarked on a wildlife census. Under the “Count to Conserve” banner, the exercise resulted in a wildlife census report which was released on 31st August 2021. The great news is that the national Elephant population has increased from 32,214 elephants in 2014 to the current population of 36,169 in 2021. This represents a 12% population increase over seven years, which is testament to the productive anti-poaching efforts by government and conservation partners. Even...
Masai Mara and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Update- October 2021
Our short report on how the wildebeest migration pattern between Serengeti and Masai Mara was like from May to September 2021[/vc_column_text] The migration of almost 2 million wildebeests, Zebras and Topis between the Serengeti and Masai Mara Eco system is without doubt the world’s most spectacular wildebeest spectacle. The highlights of this never-ending wildebeest journey are the annual calving season in the short grass plains of southern Serengeti between February and March and the mass movements and River crossings between Serengeti and Masai Mara from July to October. This year, the wildebeest...
Covid 19 Requirements to Travel to Kenya and Tanzania for Safari in 2021
PLANNING A SAFARI TO KENYA AND TANZANIA DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC You may be one of the many people out there who are wondering how it would be like travelling on a safari to Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda during the Covid 19 pandemic in 2021? Here, we take you through a guide of what to expect during your safari, and the health and safety measures that the leading tourist destinations in East Africa have put in place to ensure that their guests remain safe during their vacation. Africa’s wide-open spaces in the...
The Tano Bora – Masai Mara’s fascinating coalition of Five Cheetahs
It goes without saying that the Big Cats, (Lions, Leopards, and Cheetahs), are some of the biggest attractions that make Masai Mara one of the leading wildlife reserves in Africa, renown all over the world. Every game drive and every new visit to Masai Mara offers new sightings and a whole different game viewing experience. Cheetahs are gentle and gracious cats. While on a game drive, they are mainly tolerant of human presence, and they love jumping over the safari jeeps in order to get a vantage point from where they...
Lolparpit the Lion; A Legend of Masai Mara
"Death was afraid of him because he had the heart of a Lion". These were the words that came to mind when I finally learnt of the death of Lorparpit, (Olorparpit), one of the two dominant males leading the Enkoyanai Pride in Masai Mara National Reserve. Photos of Lolparpit seemingly overwhelmed by life and on his death bed emerged around 13th September 2020. When one of our guides shared the photos, i thought it would be a matter of days before the sun finally set on the King. He was old, injured,...
How to plan and book the best Kenya & Tanzania combined wildlife safari
That Kenya and Tanzania are the top safari destinations that come to mind when many wildlife and adventure safari enthusiasts think of Africa is not much debatable. This is because these two East African countries which border each other offer the most authentic African wildlife safari experiences that give you a rare chance to experience Africa’s untamed wildlife from the front row seat. The next thing that comes to mind is deciding if to book a safari to Kenya only, to Tanzania only or a safari which combines both. There are...
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Resume Tourism Activities
Greetings from the team at Essenia Safari Experts Ltd. We hope that you are all safe and doing your best to survive through the adverse effects of the Covid- 19 pandemic on tourism and our day to day lives. We are hopeful that the storm will be over soon, and that tourism will soon be back on its feet and running smoothly again. The aim of this publication is to give you a factual report on resumption of tourism services in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda which are our core destinations. KENYA: As of today, 7th...
Which park is Best between Serengeti and Masai Mara?
SERENGETI OR MASAI MARA, WHICH IS BEST TO VISIT FOR SAFARI? For many ardent wildlife safari lovers looking for an authentic African wildlife safari experience, the first destinations that come to mind are Kenya and Tanzania which are home to the leading national parks of Masai Mara and the Serengeti. For those planning to visit East Africa for the first time, the second question that comes to mind is which one to visit first between these two world renowned parks. As destination experts who have traversed these two iconic wildlife reserves several...
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