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This is when the Great Wildebeest Migration arrives in the Masai Mara, one of the last mass terrestrial wildlife movements left on the planet. It's a very uncommon sighting, so count yourself lucky if you do come across these climbing cats!Īlthough you will find wildebeest in abundance throughout most of Kenya's wildlife parks, it's between July and November that you can see about a million of them in one place. Although lions are not really adapted to scale trees and perch atop branches, it's believed that some do climb trees to catch a cooling breeze or escape biting insects on the ground. If you are visiting Lake Nakuru National Park, keep your eyes peeled for tree-climbing lions. Needless to say, the Masai Mara is a fantastic place to see huge lion prides year-round. Where Can You See Lion in Kenya?Īmong the Masai Mara wildlife, lions are so prolific that they were the stars of their own BBC nature documentary series, Big Cat Diary. If you're ever lucky enough to witness lionesses on the hunt… it's heart-in-mouth stuff and a never-to-be-forgotten experience. Lions are Africa's most powerful predators and hunt big animals like zebra, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and even young elephants. Their muscular barrel-chested bodies, jutting chins, and booming roars are spine-tingling reminders that the wilderness still belongs to them. The first thing you'll realise when seeing this member of the Big 5 in Kenya, is its startling size. It's incredibly exciting to see lions on a Kenya wildlife safari, and somewhat of a primal fascination.

Panthera leo: the indisputable king of the African bush. Tracking lion in the Masai Mara with Little Governors' Camp. Although much of the Masai Mara is open grassland and more suited to cheetah, lion and hyena, there is also prime leopard habitat along the area's rivers. Samburu is an area of arid woodland studded with rocky outcrops and thick riverine bush it lays claim to the title of the best place in Kenya to see leopards. More often than not, you'll have to work a bit harder to spot a leopard – or just be very lucky! To see this evasive member of the Big 5 in Kenya, head to the Masai Mara or Samburu National Reserves to give yourself the best possible chance. They radiate a muscular feline grace and move like liquid gold. This predator's regal beauty is mesmerising its magnificent coat has beguiled humans for millennia. The leopard's mastery of camouflage and stealth makes it extremely elusive, thus being such a sought-after sighting. Shy and solitary, spotting Panthera pardus on a Kenya wildlife safari will transform your game drive into a lifelong memory.

Meru National Park’s streams and rivers.

Amboseli National Park’s swamps and lakes.

Where Can You See Hippo in Kenya?Īlthough you'll spot this animal in abundance around the country's permanent water sources, the best places to see hippo on a wildlife safari in Kenya are: If you're staying at a safari lodge or camp that's situated near a river or lake, you will be entertained by the daily, chortling soap opera of territorial males. Due to its highly aggressive and unpredictable nature, the hippo is one of the most dangerous animals in the world – especially when they emerge from water to graze at dusk. Despite the hippo's physical resemblance to a pig, its closest living relatives are cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc.). Sister-facility to Animal Adventure, and just across the road, home to 100s of animals, your self-driven adventure will take you through grassland, scrub brush, and deep forests as you explore and experience geographically designated paddocks: Aussie Eurasia, The Americas, Africa & Giants of Africa.With its name derived from the ancient Greek for 'river horse', it's not a surprise that you're most likely to see huge pods of these animals in Kenya's rivers, lakes and swamps.

Over 100 acres of self-driven safari park fun! These amazing interactive and educational experiences of the animal-kind, allow our guests to go behind the scenes with our keepers to meet and learn about our amazing ambassador animals! Reservations must be made in advance! Availability, info & rates are on the linked page for each option! Learn More, Buy & Book! The Preserve Read the reviews! Animal Encounters at Animal Adventure are a "Must-Do"! Rhino, Picnic with Giraffes, Keeper for a Day! Animal Adventure Park & The Preserve (our new drive-through safari park) are open and celebrating our 11th season of operations! Season 11 brings new exhibits, new encounters, and the same friendly and fun guest experience you've supported for the past decade! Be sure to visit our EVENTS page on our site to learn about special offerings, and consider following us on Facebook and our other social media platforms to stay current with park happenings and announcements.