Jambo Kenya

“Jambo!" It is impossible to say this word without a smile in your face. You can expect to hear it a lot when you are in Kenya as the word means “Hello” in Swahili.

What a beautiful country! If you are an animal lover, enjoy tasting local dishes and experiencing different cultures, Kenya is the right destination for you. When I was in Kenya in August 2017 for my honeymoon (Migration time), I could see the destination is not for honeymooners but also for families which is amazing.

I stayed there for seven days. My first day was in Nairobi and I had a free day, so I decided to visit the Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick Wildlife Elephant and Rhino Orphanage. If you want, you can help by adopting one of these beautiful animals by contributing around $50 per year and you can also feed the baby elephants. They stay at the orphanage until they are old enough to return to the wild.

The next day we headed to Masai Mara. Wow!!!! That place is breath taking. Masai Mara reminded me of the movie The Lion King, one of my favourite movies. It is worth taking a hot air balloon to watch the sunrise with amazing panoramic views. It is huge extension of land, and you feel so small flying above it. After the hot air balloon, they set a table in the middle of the wild with stunning views of the Savannah.

It is so peaceful when you look down and see thousands of wildebeest and zebras. The picturesque landscape feels as if you are in a painted frame. Kenya is the place where you will get the chance to see the Big Five. The elephant, kaffir buffalo, leopard, lion and rhino make up the Big Five. If you love adventure, why not take a tour in the Lake Nakuru full of hippos or watch thousands of flamingos around the lake. There is so much to explore, 7 days feels like it is not enough.

Here are some highlights of the trip: • Nairobi (Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre). • Lake Nakuru (Lake with hippos). • Bird watch (several type of birds including eagle) • The Flamingos in Lake Nakuru • White and black rhinos • Masai Mara (Safari big 5) • Masai Mara Village • Hot Air Balloon • And you can extend the trip to Amboseli National Park where you can see large elephant herds and the beautiful view of the Kilimanjaro.

After this amazing safari you can also add a relaxing beach with crystal waters to the end of the holiday. The Safari in Kenya is a perfect combination with Mombasa beach, Zanzibar or Seychelles.