Know Before You Go
Whether you're traveling to witness the Great Migration or just want to learn more about Kenya, peruse this array of helpful resources. Our wildlife guides, packing tips and safari stories will give you a true taste of wild Africa.
Travel Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Kenya or Tanzania? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about African wildlife, weather and more.
Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
Learn about elephants, rhinos, regal predators, wildebeest and other wildlife you may encounter on your East Africa safari.
Photography Tips
Photography Tips
Whether you're an experienced photographer or just getting started, you'll want to read these essential photo tips from our Natural Photographer blog before your Kenya migration safari.
Africa's Great Migration
Africa's Great Migration
This interactive map shows the seasonal migration patterns of nearly two million wildebeest and zebra as they move across the plains of Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara.
African Wildlife Trivia
African Wildlife Trivia
Take our African safari wildlife quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with your family and friends to see who knows the most about life on the savanna!
Kenya Weather & Climate
Kenya Weather & Climate
Find out the typical weather conditions in Kenya during the dry and rainy seasons.
Packing List
Packing List
We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your East Africa safari.
Travel Stories & Articles
Mouths of the Maasai Mara
Mouths of the Maasai Mara
—By WWF
The grasslands of the Maasai Mara in Kenya and Tanzania’s Serengeti sweep you off your feet with stunning scenery and iconic wildlife. During the migration, millions of wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and other ungulates move through the landscape, feeding on the grasses and, in turn, providing food for others. It’s incredible to imagine the number of mouths this landscape feeds. We want to highlight just a few of them.
The grasslands of the Maasai Mara in Kenya and Tanzania’s Serengeti sweep you off your feet with stunning scenery and iconic wildlife. During the migration, millions of wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and other ungulates move through the landscape, feeding on the grasses and, in turn, providing food for others. It’s incredible to imagine the number of mouths this landscape feeds. We want to highlight just a few of them.
How to Get Wall-Worthy Pictures of Africa’s Great Migration
How to Get Wall-Worthy Pictures of Africa’s Great Migration
—By Samantha Miller
Between January and March the epic journey of Africa’s most notorious wildlife begins in the south of the Serengeti, a region that spans the northern part of Tanzania. The largest animal migration in the world occurs here, and luckily for wildlife enthusiasts and experienced photographers, Natural Habitat Adventures provides a front row seat to this marvel.
Between January and March the epic journey of Africa’s most notorious wildlife begins in the south of the Serengeti, a region that spans the northern part of Tanzania. The largest animal migration in the world occurs here, and luckily for wildlife enthusiasts and experienced photographers, Natural Habitat Adventures provides a front row seat to this marvel.
Ultimate Kenya Safaris – Africa Travel Etiquette Part 2
Ultimate Kenya Safaris – Africa Travel Etiquette Part 2
—By iSafari
In part one of this series, we provided some basic greetings and phrases to keep in mind when traveling to Kenya in order to experience one of the greatest animal migrations on earth, while engaging in a true cultural experience with the local Indigenous people. In addition, being aware of a few cultural norms and customs will go a long way to improving your experience in Africa.
In part one of this series, we provided some basic greetings and phrases to keep in mind when traveling to Kenya in order to experience one of the greatest animal migrations on earth, while engaging in a true cultural experience with the local Indigenous people. In addition, being aware of a few cultural norms and customs will go a long way to improving your experience in Africa.
Ultimate Kenya Safaris – Africa Travel Etiquette: Language
Ultimate Kenya Safaris – Africa Travel Etiquette: Language
—By iSafari
Kenya is arguably Africa’s most epic safari destination, if not in the world. If you are lucky enough to visit Kenya, here are a few basic local language and travel etiquette tips.
Kenya is arguably Africa’s most epic safari destination, if not in the world. If you are lucky enough to visit Kenya, here are a few basic local language and travel etiquette tips.
Africa’s Amazing Birdlife
Africa’s Amazing Birdlife
—By Laura Kiniry
Here are eight extraordinary avians to keep an eye out for on your next African game drive, or African safari with Nat Hab.
Here are eight extraordinary avians to keep an eye out for on your next African game drive, or African safari with Nat Hab.
Meet the Pioneering Women Changing the Face of the African Safari Industry
Meet the Pioneering Women Changing the Face of the African Safari Industry
—By Lavanya Sunkara
For the longest time, women in many wildlife-rich African nations did not work in safari tourism, due to the perception that it’s a “man’s job.” Today, women aren’t just breaking barriers, they’re paving the way for others to follow. They’re working as guides, security officers, head chefs and managers, and saying, “anything a man can do, we can do, too.”
For the longest time, women in many wildlife-rich African nations did not work in safari tourism, due to the perception that it’s a “man’s job.” Today, women aren’t just breaking barriers, they’re paving the way for others to follow. They’re working as guides, security officers, head chefs and managers, and saying, “anything a man can do, we can do, too.”
4 Places to See Wildlife on Your East Africa Safari
4 Places to See Wildlife on Your East Africa Safari
—By Cathy Brown
To ensure you see as many of Africa's majestic creatures as possible, it’s best to combine multiple locations within Kenya and neighboring Tanzania. If you can do so during the Great Migration, even better. Here are our top picks for four of the very places to see wildlife on an East African safari!
To ensure you see as many of Africa's majestic creatures as possible, it’s best to combine multiple locations within Kenya and neighboring Tanzania. If you can do so during the Great Migration, even better. Here are our top picks for four of the very places to see wildlife on an East African safari!
Family Ties on a Kenya Migration Photo Safari
Family Ties on a Kenya Migration Photo Safari
—By Nick Grossman
Something that stood out during my Kenya Migration Photo Safari was the presence of family connection throughout so many aspects of our nature...
Something that stood out during my Kenya Migration Photo Safari was the presence of family connection throughout so many aspects of our nature...
Kenya Migration: The Full Circle of Life
Kenya Migration: The Full Circle of Life
—By Dain Lewis
As we set out on our first game drive of The Great Kenya Migration Safari, we didn’t expect that we would witness the full circle of life within the first...
As we set out on our first game drive of The Great Kenya Migration Safari, we didn’t expect that we would witness the full circle of life within the first...
