ON THE WILD SIDE

KENYA IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH NATURE

- NAMITA GUPTA

It's easy to arrive in Africa but nearly impossible to leave. And now from January 2024 onwards it's even easier, as a trip to Kenya will no longer require a visa for Indian visitors. The age-old mystical culture and heritage of the Masai tribes will captivate you in a tight grip and make you fall in love with this amazing continent that you won't feel like leaving it too soon. East Africa is blessed with the bounty of nature, which houses the two tallest peaks Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, the world's second largest freshwater lake, Lake Victoria, and the world's second deepest lake, Lake Tanganyika. But the reason I wanted to tick it off my bucket list was the lure of the big cats. Kenya is home to some of the most unparalleled Safaris in the world, a destination where one can experience seeing an animal paradise in truly amazing natural habitats - Masai Mara and Amboseli. Blessed with breathtaking panoramic landscapes, friendly locals, pleasant year-round weather and rich wildlife, it is not a surprise why millions of travellers long for that coveted Kenyan Safari, atleast once in their lifetime. The best part about Africa is that you get everything in one place deserts, white sunny African beaches, highlands, grasslands, plateau, coastal regions and of course wildlife and great mix of cultures. Great food too. Can you believe there are 40 national parks around?