Kuyu Tours and Safaris offer tours in the following countries:
Kenya
(Including custom tours to all parks & accommodations)
PARKS, RESERVES & CONSERVANCIES
- Masai Mara
- Tsavo East & West
- Amboseli
- Mount Kenya & Aberdares
- Laikipia & Central Highlands
- Lake Nakuru
- THE INDIAN OCEAN
- Mombasa
- Diani & South Coast
- Watamu
- Malindi
- Lamu
- CITY BREAKS
- Nairobi
Tanzania
(Including custom tours to all parks & accommodations)
Parks & Reserves:
- Ngorongoro Crater. …
- Lake Manyara National Park. …
- Tarangire National Park. …
- Katavi National Park. …
- Selous Game Reserve. …
- Ruaha National Park. …
- Mahale Mountains Park.
Uganda
(Including custom tours to all parks & accommodations)
- Budongo Forest.
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Katonga Wildlife Reserve.
- Kibale National Park. …
- Kidepo Valley National Park. …
- Lake Mburo National Park. …
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. …
- Murchison Falls National Park.
The Serengeti National Park is the largest and best known of all the Tanzania National Parks covering an area of 14,500 sq km (5,600 sq miles). Its northern boundary abuts the Maasai Mara National Reserve which is included in the Serengeti eco-system. Located to the north and west of Ngorongoro , the vast Serengeti plains sustain the greatest and most spectacular concentration of wildlife found anywhere in the world.
Most of the Serengeti is vast open plains with lofty rocky outcrops giving character to the landscape. There are also acacia and savannah woodland and scrub, forested and well-treed rivers, and the occasional swamp and small lake. The granite outcrops formed many millions of years ago and through the passage of time have become exposed and broken to form the rocky outcrops.
During February and March the vast herds of wildebeest and zebra gather to the south to give birth, it is estimated 400,000 wildebeest calves are born within a six week period. This mass birthing phenomenon takes place when water and fresh grazing is plentiful and helps to reduce infant mortality from predation. The animals then move north along the western corridor to the Maasai Mara to breed before moving south to start the whole pattern all over again.
The Serengeti is also known for its large prides of lions and the magnificent black maned lions are often seen surveying their territories from the top of the rocky outcrops. Leopards are relatively numerous and are to be found during the daytime resting in trees along the Seronera river.
Little creatures also play an important role in the plains life cycle. Banded mongoose, brightly coloured agama lizards, rock hyrax, dikdik, vervet monkeys to name just a few of the smaller animals all of which add to the wildlife spectacle of the Serengeti.
Large numbers of Kori Bustard, Africa’s heaviest flying birds, as well as the snake eating Secretary Bird, Crowned Plover, Yellow throated sandgrouse to name just a few of the many birds to be found on the plains.
Camps & Lodges in Serengeti:
Western Corridor (Grumeti):
Serengeti Safari Camp – May to Jul
Soroi Serengeti Lodge
Ubuntu Safari Camp – May to Jul
Northern Serengeti (Mara River):
Kimondo Safari Camp – Jul to Oct
Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge
Lemala Mara Camp – Jul to Oct
Sayari Safari Camp – Jul to Nov
Serengeti Safari Camp – Jul to Nov
Ubuntu Safari Camp – Jul to Oct
Central & Southern Serengeti:
Asanja Africa Luxury Camp
Kimondo Safari Camp – Dec to Mar
Lemala Ewanjan Camp
Namiri Plains Camp
Olakira Safari Camp
Serengeti Safari Camp – Dec to Apr
Nimali Serengeti Camp
Eastern Serengeti (Loliondo):
Suyan Safari Camp – Dec to Mar
Our tourist maps
Local guide in Kenya
Discover Kenya like never before! A trip to Kenya is an opportunity to discover breathtaking landscapes and regions with rich flora and fauna. Use our travel distance maps in order to facilitate your trip organization. Also, don’t forget to check out the secret places map created by our local guide, Fred! Find out about all our maps in order to prepare your trip as well as possible and in the best conditions! Discover our maps to plan your trip in the best possible way.
Kenya, the country of safaris and adventures in the depths of breathtaking and wild natural parks. A trip to Kenya is an encounter with the most impressive fauna and flora in the world, where the Bogoria lake flamingos meet with the wildebeest migration and the natural beauty of cheetahs.
Overview of 5 tourist regions
CENTRE
Mount Kenya and the Aberdare and Meru national parks are perfect examples of the unique fauna and flora. Extremely protected, the Laikipia plateau will astonish you. The Turkana lake with its arid banks is an incredible sight on its own.
GREAT RIFT VALLEY
Saw-teeth shaped volcanoes, salty lakes, verdant plains, ochre soils are the proof of an incredibly rich and varied fauna. The Nakuru lake’s wooded slopes and thousands of flamingoes will be a neverending wonder to you.
MOMBASA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
Mombasa and its surroundings. The huge Tsavo National Park covers most of the southern region of the country. You mustn’t miss the busy markets of Mombasa and the old town of Lamu as well as the superb coral reef.
NAIROBI AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
Nairobi, the bustling capital of Kenya, is as modern, comfortable and charming, as the magnificent wilderness of its surroundings.
NORTH EAST
The north east is a region which is inhabited by pastoral societies and suffers from droughts and instability. However its barren panoramas are quite impressive.
*According to the geographic breakdown of thetraveler.net
Attractions maps
Mount Kenya, a little gem for hikers, is the second highest peak in Africa after Kilimanjaro. The Kenyan coast has numerous unexpected surprises to offer with its beautiful, idyllic coconut bordered beaches.
Routes and distances maps
The total flight duration from United States to Nairobi, Kenya is 17 hours, 39 minutes. This assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/h or 434 knots. It also adds an extra 30 minutes for take-off and landing.
A direct flight from London allows you to land 10 hours later in Nairobi, the crossroads and the national capital. Getting around Kenya is just as easy. Local buses frequently serve all cities in the country, with Nairobi and the coasts being the most well connected. To discover the North, you will need to rely on matatus (public transit minibuses). As a precaution, we advise you never to sit in the front or back of the chosen means of transport. A train connects Nairobi 3 times a week to Mombasa, 15 hours of travel, in the midst of the night, remains an unforgettable experience. Apart from buses, taxis of all kinds, boats or traditional Swahili dhows, renting a car remains a safe value, but far from being cheap ! The basic rates often seem reasonable, but adding mileage and insurance to that, renting a small SUV for less than $50 a day becomes difficult. It is preferable to rent the services of a professional driver for a few more pounds and additional safety.