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October 18, 2021

Kenya Big Five Safari Africa

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Adventure the Kenya Big Five safari Africa in Kenya National Parks

Kenya Big Five Safari Africa

Wondering what the Big Five are on a Kenya Safari to Africa? The Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) are among the most famous species in the Animal Kingdom. “Big Five” is a term that is used to refer to the 5 African animals that early big game hunters considered the most difficult and dangerous animals to hunt on foot in Africa.

The elephant is the largest land animal in the world, the lion is often called the king of the jungle, leopards are almost always found alone, buffalo is perhaps the most dangerous to humans and the rhinoceros are an endangered species.

In most cases, to see the Kenya Big Five safari game drives will be by a 4×4 safari vehicle, however, choose to have a walking safari or nature walk for one of your experiences.

This is one of the real one-off adventures in the wild. Walking safaris are safe and guided by knowledgeable armed park rangers through designated trails of the park.

The walk is such a true experience of the wild, one that has you nervous and yet just excited too. Though with the full thrill, you may not have the great photography opportunities as those on game drives. Northern Kenya is good for such kinds of safaris.

What to wear for a Kenya Big Five Safari

It is important to know what to wear for a safari and some items need to be on any packing list for a Kenya safari since they are simply essential. The most important things to consider when choosing what to wear to Africa include comfort, ease, colors, temperatures, and style. Try as much as you can to blend in with the background and be comfortable for all the activities.

Clothes to wear on a Kenyan safari

When choosing clothes to wear on safari to Kenya, choose clothes with safari-like color. Colors like khaki, beige, taupe, or grey. These colors are dull and blend well with the environment.

Avoid wearing bright clothes with colors like blue, red, orange, pink, and yellow. Black and dark blue are thought to attract tsetse flies and predators identify red with wounded animals. White shouldn’t be one to wear out to the field.

For the evenings and game drives, pack light clothes including t-shirts. For the evening, you should wear shorts and light t-shirts when it’s in the dry season and always carry a sweater for the cold evenings.

Activities that require walking in the jungle-like nature walks always wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers. Since you are going to walk in the jungle where insects can give nasty bites, wearing long-sleeved shirts and trousers is recommendable.

Wear shirts, long enough to cover your hands to the wrist and trousers long enough to be tucked into your stocking. Shorts and vests are not anything to think of when planning to go on a walking safari. The long clothing should also be comfortable and thick with colors that can’t get stained easily.

Shoes to wear for Kenya safaris

On your packing list, the shoes or footwear should be carefully catered for. For most of the safari, game drives sandals and open shoes can be worn since the game drive is in the vehicle and you won’t have to get out and walk. However, for activities that include hiking or walking you require hiking boots.

Ensure to have comfortable hiking shoes such that hiking is made easy and you don’t get bruises. To keep your legs warm, put on cotton stockings inside to keep your ankles safe. It’s recommendable to try on your shoes maybe by taking morning jogging before you set out for the trip.

These are applicable for Kenya Big Five Safari as well as Uganda safaris, Rwanda tours, and Tanzania safaris.