Let’s start with a classic, but don’t underestimate its power. Day game drives are your primary window into Kenya’s incredible biodiversity. Expert guides navigate custom-built 4×4 vehicles through national parks and conservancies, tracking the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) and countless other species. Every drive is unpredictable, offering new sightings, dramatic predator-prey interactions, and stunning landscapes.

Why it’s a must: Unparalleled wildlife viewing, close encounters, and the thrill of discovery with knowledgeable guides. Many private conservancies also offer night game drives, a unique opportunity to spot elusive nocturnal creatures like civets, genets, bushbabies, and leopards on the hunt, all under a blanket of stars.