If you have never experienced the excitement of taking a safari holiday before you may be wondering where the ideal place is to go to get the most from the trip especially if you are going with a particular experience in mind for instance seeing many different animal species or getting to see the amazing landscape.

One of the most popular destinations to visit in Africa is Kenya as it has an outstanding amount of wildlife to see, and the Kenyans are experts when it comes to safari accommodation and transport between wildlife reserves. The choice of where to stay depends very much on personal preference but whether you prefer a luxury hotel or a safari lodge there are plenty to choose from.

Expert guides will be able to show you the incredible native animals such as elephants, big cats and rhino in their natural habitat whilst keeping your party safe a long as you follow their instructions. Be sure to have your camera ready to record this experience of a lifetime and to be able to share the photographs with friends and family when you return home.

Although some people try to avoid the bustling city of Nairobi as the streets can get extremely busy it is worth a quick visit and gives the traveller a taste of life in this part of the world.

Choosing to go on a bird watching safari is an excellent way to spend a holiday and Africa boasts a vast number of unusual bird species. The country is definitely a bird watcher’s paradise as over 1000 bird species have been recorded there from water birds, forest birds, savannah birds to seabirds. If you are an ornithologist, you will also enjoy watching the spectacular water birds including the African skimmer, kingfishers and the rarely seen Pell’s fishing owl. 

Many holiday companies offer packages which include visiting specific locations where you are more likely to be able to see and photograph these birds in their natural habitat, so it is certainly worthwhile checking these out.

For those wanting to see some of the larger bird species the ostrich, which is the largest bird in the world can be spotted running across the plains of the Serengeti whilst the Marabou Stork can be found in most of the African national parks.

If you are near the coast or a river you may be fortunate enough to see a fish eagle. It is a magnificent sight to watch them swooping into the water for their prey and will make your bird watching safari a memorable one.

For many travellers, the opportunity to go on a safari holiday is the stuff of dreams but it does not necessarily have to be beyond the reach of most holidaymakers as there are some real bargain deals available.

The first consideration is where to go on your African safari holiday as you will get a different experience depending on the area that you visit. For most first timers seeing the Big Five is going to be top of the list but even for seasoned safari travellers the opportunity to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat always excites.

Probably one of the most popular safari destinations is the Masai Mara in Kenya. Here huge herds of wildebeest can be seen crossing the Serengeti from July onwards and therefore their predators, lions and cheetah may also be seen with luck. Elephant, giraffe and rhino can also be spotted on the plains from the safety of the safari jeep.

Accommodation whilst on safari need not mean that you are compromising on comfort but can be in one of the many luxurious hotels that are available across Kenya. Many have exquisite spa facilities where holidaymakers can relax after a day animal watching in the bush.

Safari holidays to Kenya can be found for all budgets and direct flights from London airports make the destination easily accessible to travellers.

Visiting Africa for a safari holiday is often a once in a lifetime experience but unfortunately it is one of the countries that does have a problem with mosquitos some of which can carry malaria so how can you enjoy your holiday without getting bitten and make your holiday memorable for the right reasons?

Travel to certain parts of Africa will require you to have vaccinations against some of the more prevalent diseases so checking with your doctor a few months before you travel is a good idea. There are a few safari camps located in malaria free zones so selecting one of these resorts could be a wise choice.

Practically you must make sure that you cover up as much of your skin as possible, thereby making it more difficult for you to get bitten. Mosquito repellent should be worn but be sure to buy one that is a DEET or picaridin based repellent as these will offer the best protection from the dreaded bites. Mosquito repellent bands can be bought from most supermarkets and health shops and although there are mixed reviews about their effectiveness many people wear them constantly whilst on their African safari holiday and suffer fewer mosquito bites.