Kenya: Best for a family adventure
Take an African safari
Why go? Kenya is known as the ‘Safari Capital of the World’ offering both spectacular scenery and wildlife. This is classic Africa, a land of rolling savannah, beautiful lakes and big sky. And being just a short hop from the Middle East it makes the ideal Eid break destination.
“With excellent flight access and a short four-and-a-half hours flight, Kenya makes an ideal short break for GCC visitors,” says John Chirchir, regional marketing manager, Emerging Markets, Kenya Tourist Board.
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What’s on at eid? The Eid break is the perfect time to come to Kenya as the famous wildebeest migration - when millions of animals migrate from the Serengeti into the Maasai Mara usually takes place between July and September.
Utterly unique, this is one of the most spectacular natural occurrences in the world.
Each year around 1.5 million wildebeest and 300,000 zebra and antelope gather up their young and start their long trek from Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains, further north to Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve.
They go in search of food and water. The wildlife spectacle is unparalleled - a continuous charging mass of animals that stretches from one horizon to the other. One way to watch the show is from a hot air balloon floating hovering over the Masai Mara plains.
Who to sell to: Kenya is the ideal sell for clients who have never been on a safari. It also suits time-poor travellers looking for a long weekend adventure. “Kenya has been gaining in popularity among GCC residents for its luxury weekend escapes and nature retreats,” says Chirchir.
“Additionally, the Swahili culture most prevalent along Kenya’s coast is steeped in Arabic traditions making much of its exotic mix very welcoming and familiar. With 25 percent (or 10 million) of the population being Muslims, Halal cuisine and Islamic traditions are also widely understood and catered for.”
HOW TO SELL
How to get there: Kenya Airways flies daily from Dubai; Emirates Airlines flies twice daily from Dubai; Air Arabia flies three times a week from Sharjah; Saudi Arabian Airlines flies daily from Jeddah, Egypt Air flies five times a week from Cairo and Qatar Airways flies daily from Doha.
Where to stay: Accommodation options range from luxury tented camps and five-star hotels and resorts to camping safaris. Kenya’s luxury lodges or camps are a once in a lifetime experience. The Governnors Camp, Masai Mara is one of the top luxury safari camps located on the site once reserved for Kenya’s colonial Governors.
www.governorscamp.com
Visas: Visas are now required by all visitors to Kenya. Visas (US$50) are valid for three months and can be obtained on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Useful link: www.Kenyatourism.com
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