The word Safari is derived from Swahili, Kenya's second official language or national language. Kenya is a great destination for all types of safaris. As diverse as the different Kenyan cultures are, so are the types of safaris you can embark on. To begin with, Kenya is also known as the cradle of mankind and therefore, if you want to know where the human species cam from, you can come to Turkana in Northern Kenya. Wildlife safaris bring in millions of tourists from all over the world to see the Big 5. Bird watching safaris are also popular with over 500 different species of birds to see. Marine safaris attract other surfers, scuba divers and students who want to study marine life.
Quite a number of famous films and documentaries have been made in the Kenyan wild including the Constant Gardener, Out of Africa just to mention a few. Safaris in Kenya have something to offer for everyone. There are weddings done in the bush with a roaring lion in the distance, private safaris, hiking tours, climbing, among others.
