Adrenaline Safaris that make Kenya an Adventure Paradise

Kenya has long been known as an adventurer's paradise. This is a land of endless scenic beauty, which provides every opportunity for the active traveler, a country rich with possibilities for adventure and discovery.

For the Trekker, Kenya is a world of highs and lows – from the snow capped peak of Mt Kenya to the desert plains of the north. There are a range of treks from sedate hill walks through game rich ranges to high altitude routes on alpine slopes.

For those aiming higher, Kenya offers plenty of challenges.

For the super adventurous and extreme adrenaline junkies, Kenya is fast becoming a stopover for white water rafting and sky diving, previously thought of as experiences that one could only experience when out of the country.

White Water Rafting in Kenya

One of Kenya's best adventure safaris is a rafting expedition along the Ewaso N'giro river. The trip can last between three and eight days, depending on water levels and accessibility.

Full equipment and expert guides are provided for this ultimate adventure. The river winds its way through spectacular white water, with up to 30 Kms of nonstop Class II, III and IV rapids, and separate stretches of demanding Class V water.

This trip also promises plenty of game, with the river itself home to both crocodiles and hippos. The bank attracts plenty of big game, and herds of Elephant, antelope, zebra and giraffe are usually seen along the way.

Rafting trips in this area have even been known to encounter lions. Each night camp is made on a sandbank, and rafters sleep under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the African night.

For the real adventure traveler, it doesn't get much better than this. High water season is May and December.

Sky Diving in Kenya

There are many ways to see Kenya on safari, but how about from 14,000 feet above the ground, falling earthwards at 120 miles per hour?

For adrenaline junkies, the Kenyan coast has become the latest hot spot for aerial adventure- where the equatorial atmosphere at sea level can give skydivers more than a minute of full freefall over the beautiful blue Indian Ocean, before touching down on pure white sands on one of the world’s best beaches. This is the draw for international skydivers who gather at Diani Beach on Kenya’s South Coast each year for the Kenya Skydive Boogie.

This event is proving very popular both with experienced skydivers and those interested in experiencing the thrill of freefall for the first time. What began as a social event organized each year among Kenyan divers has become a major event on the international skydiving calendar.

The term Boogie is generic term for a gathering of skydivers from all over the globe, and each year brings a bevy of boogies as enthusiasts meet up in the world’s best skydive destinations.
To the uninitiated, one skydive location may not be that different to any other, but wind and weather conditions, altitude and the facilities and attractions on the ground all combine to make each boogie unique.

The Kenyan boogie is becoming increasingly popular- as it is one of the only such events where divers are based at a single beach resort and can depart from a nearby airstrip and dive from an aircraft directly over their base.