Best Places for Valentines Day in Kenya
Kenya is one of the best destinations where travelers have an amazing valentines experience. Valentine’s is a romantic public holiday that is celebrated on the 14th of February every year. This celebration started centuries ago when as a Christian celebration to remember Saint Valentine. Although many people celebrate this day, it is not considered a public holiday in some countries. Are you among those who celebrate love on Valentines? We suggest that you make this forthcoming valentines day a special one. Kenya has several safari activities that you can do and create everlasting memories with your loved ones.
Below are some of the best safari destinations to spend valentines in Kenya. You may choose one and show love like never before.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most popular destinations and best that travelers can tour for their valentines in Kenya. It is located in southwestern Kenya at the border of Tanzania and Kenya. This reserve showcases the true African wilderness in the savannah vegetation zone. It is made up of grassy plains and rolling hills that offer the best scenic views of the reserve. In this reserve, there are several water bodies including the Telek River and Mara River where usually wildlife migration takes place. It is also dotted by the several communities of the Masai people. During the valentines, there are several activities that travelers usually engage in this reserve, and some of the activities include game drives, nature walks, community visits, and many others.
Best lodges to stay on Valentines Day in Masai Mara
While in the Masai Mara National Reserve, there are several accommodation facilities that travelers usually engage in and some of these include; Mara Sopa Lodge, AAA Lodge, Serena Mara Lodge, Mara tented camp, Greenwood Safari Camp, Tayari tented camp, and many others.
Diani Beach
Diani Beach is located on the coast of Kenya and the Indian Ocean about 30 kilometers south of Mombasa. It became a popular destination in the 18th century. It is protected by a shallow lagoon and coral reefs that offer amazing views for travelers during the safaris. Diani Beach is also made up of silky sands, warm turquoise, and palm-lined tree streets.
Best hotels in Dian Beach for Valentine’s Day
Diani Beach is dotted with several accommodation facilities that travelers can stay in during their safaris in valentines. These facilities are dotted with midrange, luxury, and budget facilities. Some of these facilities that travelers can stay in during the safari include; Diani Palm Resort, Bahari Dhow Beach villas, Diani Reef Beach Resort, Elewana Afro Chic Diani Beach, Zarafa House, and many others.
Hell’s Gate National Park
It is situated in the northeast of Nairobi and south of Lake Naivasha and it is named after a narrow cliff that was once a tributary of the prehistoric lake that killed several humans in the Rift Valley. The park was in 1984 since it was dotted with several wildlife. Travelers on their valentines to this park can engage in activities like rock climbing, hiking, game viewing, nature walks, and many others.
While on the Valentine’s holiday, there are several places to stay during the safari to the Hells Gate National Park and these facilities are nested around and within the park. These facilities include Lake Naivasha Country Club, Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp, Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Enashipai Resort and Spa, and many others. Currently in Hells Gate National Park, there are no accommodation facilities but also there are camping options and some of these include; Endachata, Naiburta, and Oldvai camp.
Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park was established in 1946 and is about 7 kilometers away from Nairobi city, and it is the only park in the world that is near the city. The park consists of thick woods and savannah types of vegetation. This park is fenced throughout to prevent human-wildlife conflicts. In this park, there are several wildlife that travelers can encounter on their safaris. Some of the savannah animals include; giraffes, leopards, zebras, buffaloes, lions, leopards, black and white rhinos, and many others. Some attractions in the park are encountered during game drives, nature walks, birding, and camping.
On a safari to Nairobi National Park, there are several accommodation facilities to stay located in the Nairobi city. These facilities include Ololo Safari Lodge, Nairobi Tented Camp, Emakoko Lodge, and many others.
Lamu Island
This is an archipelago site that is located in the Indian Ocean close to the northern coast of Kenya. It is about 150 miles northeast of Mombasa and it is made of sand beaches and its traditional architecture. The island inhabits traders from different parts of the world like China, India, Europe, and many others. On this island, the attractions that travelers can encounter on their safaris include Lamu Old Town, Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort, Siyu Fort, Shela Beach, and many others. Some of the activities done include; snorkeling, diving, yoga, sport fishing, dhow sailing, cultural encounters, and many others. The cultural encounters on this island take you through the Lamu cultural festival, Swahili wood carving art, and many others.
During the safaris on Valentine in Lamu, several accommodation facilities are situated around the island. These facilities include the Pwani house, Peponi Hotel Lamu, seafront guest house, and many others.
