Planning to self drive Kenya this season? Great idea!, Kenya is ranked among the top Africa safari destination due it’s richness in tourist attractions that range from wildlife, culture to landscapes and water bodies all of which contribute highly to the success of tourism in Kenya. Being a very large tourist destination, Kenya is one of the best places to embark on a self drive safari or guided road trip and much as the latter is a much safer and comfortable option, driving your self offers you all the freedom and privacy youo want adding spice to the road adventure.
If it’s your first time visiting and would love to self drive Kenya alone, a s couple, a group of friends or family, we suggest you try out this self-drive itinerary for a full feel of some of the countries best attractions.
Nairobi city – The capital city of Kenya is the perfect base for all safaris in Kenya, a place buzzing with local and international businesses. Top places to visit include the Nairobi national park, Giraffe center, Karen Blixen museum, Bomas of Kenya, Maasai market to mention but a few. You can also do some shopping before you exit the city or spend the night out mingling with the locals.
Maasai Mara park – Next on your Kenya self drive itinerary is the infamous Maasai mara park, Kenya’s most popular and visited national park renowned for it variety of wildlife species as well as the Maasai people. A road trip to Maasai mara will take about 5 to 6 hours meaning if you depart Nairobi as early as 6 am, you will be there by afternoon. The most popular activity in the park is game driving and if lucky, you might get a chance to witness the great migration; one of the world’s biggest wildlilfe spectacles. You can also visit the Maasai homesteads for chance to interact and learn about the rich culture and way of life.
Lake Nakuru – Continue the road trip with a 5 hours drive to Lake Nakuru national park. A popular rift valley lake situated south of Nakuru is the parks main attraction and hence it’s named after that. A self drive game tour offers you the chance to witness a variety of wild animals and birds including the flamingos and pelicans that dot the shores of Lake Nakuru plus buffaloes, giraffes, baboons to mention but few.
Amboseli – Depart Lake Nakuru and head to Amboseli park taking about 7 hours on the road. Amboseli is also another popular Kenya park you can’t miss visiting when you self drive Kenya. It’s home to a huge population of elephant herds and spectacular views of the infamous Kilimanjaro mountains; Africa’s tallest range. Wild animals you expect to encounter include giraffes, zebra, cheetahs & of course numerous bird species.
Mount Kenya – Continue your self drive safari in Kenya with a trip to Mount Kenya; the countries tallest and second highest in Africa. Designated as a UNESCO world heritage site back in 1997, Mt Kenya national park is another amazing destination filled with alot of exciting activities to do top of the list being mountain hiking, game drives, bird watching & of course cultural encounters with the Maasai, Embu, Kikuyu people that live close to the park.
Drive back to Nairobi city ending the Kenya self drive road trip, it will last about 4 hours and you can make stopovers at African craft villages, restaurants, local markets for relaxation, and souvenir purchasing.
Planning to visit Kenya on a self drive road trip, then why not try out the above itinerary and gte that full feel of Kenya’s culture, wildlife and locals way of life. To book a rental car in Kenya online, simply send us an email to info@nairobicarrentalservices.com or call us now on +256-758540071 to speak with the team.
Bryan Hulk – Editor : Nairobi Car Rental Services
