The Savannah grasslands of Kenya are dotted with thorn trees, also known as acacia. The branches of the thorn tree spread to form a flat and round umbrella-like top that shelters the animals from the heat of the African sunshine. Elephants, giraffes and antelopes feed on the leaves of the thorn tree and its branches support the nests of the birds of the region. En route to the game reserves of Kenya during the Thorn Tree Safari, you will find thorn trees scattered across the wilderness of Kenya.

Attractions of Thorn Tree Safari in Kenya

Aberdare National Park

After your overnight stay in Nairobi, you will head to the Aberdare National Park, 180 km away from the capital city of Kenya. Located on the foothills of the Aberdare Mountain Range, this game reserve will introduce you to the wildlife of Kenya. The most popular accommodation in Aberdare is the famous Treetops lodge. Built on silts, resembling a tree house, and situated in a densely forested area of Aberdare, it is one of the most exclusive game viewing lodges in Aberdare. From the balcony of the luxury lodge, guests can see rhinos, elephants, buffaloes and countless other inhabitants of the nature reserve gathering around the waterholes.

Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru is 180 km away from Aberdare. The alkaline lake and the nature reserve encircling it is home to numerous species of birds and animals. The lake boasts of a vast pink flamingo population. The dense algal growth on the bed of the lake attracts the birds to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the few regions in Africa where the endangered white and black rhino are frequently spotted. The National Park is also a grazing ground of the wildebeest, giraffe, gazelle and zebra. Lured by the herbivore population, Lake Nakuru National Park is a popular hunting ground of the famous predators of the African forests.

Lake Naivasha

About 80 km away from Lake Nakuru is the picturesque Lake Naivasha. Home to numerous species of birds, this large freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley is considered an ornithological paradise. The shallow lake is also home to hippos, and the plain surrounding it is inhabited by antelopes, buffaloes and giraffes.

Masai Mara

The Game Reserve at Masai Mara is 250 km away from Lake Naivasha. The large open grasslands with abundant thorn trees attract tens of thousands of migratory animals from Serengeti from June to October every year.

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