Kenya is an angelic country in East Africa known for its numerous wildlife species, the country is a dream destination for animal species, it gives the perfect description of the trueness of the African wilderness it is home to the so-called big five (African elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, and Lions). Wildlife of the country is incorporated in the many conservation areas including Tsavo East and West National Park, Masai Mara National Park, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake NaivashaNational Park, and Aberdare ranges to mention a few,they are naturally blessed with vast biodiverse ecosystems, for example, savannah grasslands, mountains, lakes and beaches, these are habitat to the abundant wildlife species of the country.
Wildlife in Kenya is the main attraction of the country, there is a variety of mammal species, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals present in the national park, example species include elephants, rhinos, cape buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, hippopotamus, zebras, aardvark, aardwolf, oribi, klipspringer, dik-dik, banded mongoose, bat-eared fox, bushbucks waterbucks, elands, hartebeests, dwarf mongoose, porcupines, wildebeests, side stripped hyenas, grants gazelles, impalas, pangolin,jackals, topi, warthogs, primates present include olive baboons, vervet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys to mention a few. There are over 500 species of birds recorded in the country some of which are endemics of the Great Rift Valley regions, birds include, African Grey hornbills, African darter, martial eagles, African fish eagles, African harrier hawks, African open-billed stock, ostriches, grey-headed kingfisher, hammerkop, Hadedaibis, Kori bustard, flamingoes, secretary birdsamong other bird types.
Wildlife in Kenya is spotted on safari activities including game drives, these are conducted in the all savannah parks of Kenya and are done in sessions, in the morning, afternoon, and evening time, some do offer night game drives, 4×4 wheel car drives are used to do the activity characterized by their open roof to enhance guest experience, guided nature walks through the well-distributed trails of the park, hot air balloon safaris are the highlight of Kenyan safaris. Masai Mara National Park is known to have the highest concentration of animal species including large cats, the fame of the conservation area is the great wildebeest migration there are millions of animal species migrating from northern Tanzania into southern Masai Mara via river Mara.
To enjoy wildlife in Kenya, it is important to pack right for the African safari, the recommendable list includes long-sleeved shirts and trousers, huts, sunscreen, insect repellants, hiking boots, toiletries, good cameras, and any other important items of personal nature. There is available accommodation in the park and around the surrounding areas ranging from the best budget to luxury.
Wildlife in Kenya is best seen during the dry season, in the months of December-February and June-September when the grasses thin out, and water sources dry out which makes it possible to view wildlife species, the trails are drier and easy to access, the wet season is ideal to visit as well more so for travelers interested in the birding experiences.
In conclusion, wildlife in Kenya can be visited any time of the year, and tours to the national park can be combined across all conservation areas.