African Safari Roots

Rob's view:
don't be put off - it's worth (re)discovering a different Kenya
Good for:
well kept secrets beyond the main tourist routes
Landscape:
vast plains, 'out of Africa'
Activities:
drives, walks, camping, horse or camel riding and night drives on community lands or private concessions
Wildlife:
some of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on earth
Big-5:
yes, if combining the great lakes and the Mara
Accommodation:
larger sophisticated lodges to small exclusive old style bush homes
Known for:
Masai Mara, the migration and, sadly mass tourism
Don't miss:
private bush camps and family homes, a walking safari in the Mara during the migration, Lewa Downs
Wet season:
November till May
Dry season:
January and February. June till October (many small camps close for March/April)
Price point:
ranges considerably from budget to over-priced. Prices do not dictate quality
N.B:
book a small camp a year in advance for the migration

Getting to the Roots of Kenya