THE KENYAN MSAFIRI: KAMA SI SISI, NANI??

It's an early Sunday morning here in Kenya and I get a text from a friend inviting me for an excursion trip to Naivasha Crayfish place. Got me thinking, almost every person in Nairobi thinking for an out of town place the automatic go-to place is Naivasha if not Safari rallies. I have nothing against these places but that's not all about Kenya's destinations.

I could bet on a million bucks or more that a staggering 80% of my friends have hardly made an effort to visit any local destination if not for the Kenyan school trips they've had or maybe the coast, especially Mombasa, right? I am not safe in this number either though, Shame on me too. But why is it the case?
First, kudos for the Kenyan system of education for that effort, otherwise, a good majority of Kenyans don't even move away from their home counties. Since their birth,all about their lives is within that particular county; from school, work, marriage life till death, say majority of our older generations.

Second, we have to act on this issue. Reminds me... it's the tourism peak season and the season for the wilderbeast migration too. Kenya has got 40 national parks and game reserves that draw tourists worldwide who are curious about safari species; the BIG FIVE, the wilderbeast migration, zebras, cheetahs, name it all, and would gather all their savings to get here to have such a spectacular experience. Is it that we don't value what we are abundantly endowed with? I mean, it's PRICELESS!!

So, peak season runs from June through September although March is a fair month for travelers to see a good variety of species, avoid heavy rains,enjoy pleasant weather and beat the crowds. One can also visit April through May but be prepared for rain and tented safari closures. This could be an adventure for the kind who are thrilled by adventure and challenging excursion experiences.

I therefore pose a challenge to Kenyans, let's have a start. The wilderbeast migration at Masai Mara will be till around November. We are good at arranging group tours, you will be amazed at how cheap a rate one can get especially as domestic tourists or maybe students. I want to be at the root of such an initiative. People of Kenya, friends, parents, family, it starts with us. KAMA SI SISI, NANI ATABADILISHA KENYA?