At Tembo Explorer Safaris we aim to give our guests an experience of a lifetime through listening to their own ideas and dreams and turning them into reality.  We not only offer Safaris to the most popular National Parks and Game Reserves in Kenya, but also off the beaten track in remote areas, with highly experienced guides, who have a wealth of knowledge in conservation in all aspects of African Wildlife.

Kenya is the home of the safari.  The very word “safari” was invented in Kenya where in Kiswahili it means “journey”.  This boundless wilderness is a region of dramatic contrast and home to an endless array of ecosystems and extraordinary wildlife in un-crowded landscapes of great beauty and variety, a land of endless potential for the wildlife enthusiast.

Most visitors to Kenya want to experience the country’s world famous wildlife, but there are many different ways to experience the Kenyan wilderness.  Whether you want to drive by a pride of lions in a four wheel drive, walk through herds of plains game, watch a herd of elephants from the comfortable veranda of a safari lodge or search for rare birds in a thick rainforest, the possibilities are endless.

There are over 41 tribal ethnic groups, each with their own dialect though most people in the country speak Kiswahili as well as their own language.  English is commonly spoken in the major towns and at all lodges and hotels.

The Kenyan climate is very pleasant and variations in altitude and terrain can create contrast.  Generally in the Highlands the climate is cool, elsewhere the temperature can reach approximately 35° C during the day.

Over most of the country there are two rainy seasons:

-        The short rains which occur from late October through to November

-        The long rains which occur from late March to early June

It is possible to visit Kenya during the rainy season when the parks are fresh and green and there are fewer people and vehicles.  Rain usually falls in the late afternoon preceded by bright, sunny fresh days.