Kenya's top five adventure activities

According to Travel Gazette “The number of tourists arriving in Kenya between January and October [2016] reached 729,682, a 16.1-percent increase on the previous year”. In addition, a recent panel, which included representation from two global Adventure Travel companies, selected Kenya as one of nine must-visit destinations in 2017.

Here is a countdown of the Top five Adventure Travel experiences available in Kenya, according to the adventure travel company, Ker & Downey Africa:

5. White Water Rafting, Tana River

Kenya’s white water rafting on Tana River has been the chosen location for two Kayaking Olympic Qualifiers, involving 16 countries in Africa - an indication of the quality of these white water rafting routes. With a variety of class II to class V, the whitewater of the Tana River draws amatuer and white water rafting enthusiasts alike from around the world seeking out the thrill of the rapids.

4. Wild Dog Walking Safari - Laikipia

A Kenya Safari can be an incredibly memorable and rejuvenating experience, but it can also be a gruelling and tough experience, depending on which option you prefer. For the fittest of the fit or for the traveller looking to push themselves, there is a multi day walking safari through the Laikipia wilderness, which is famous for its close encounters with wild dogs, rhino and elephant population.

3. Skydiving, Diani Beach

Tumbling out of a plane 3,600 feet above Diani Beach, Kenya and the Zanzibar Archipelago is aimed at dare devil adventurers visiting East Africa. The height of this skydive provides jumpers with the opportunity to freefall for 55 seconds, and reach a terminal velocity of 200km/h. Beyond the pure adrenalin rush the skydive provides, the views will offer an incredible orientation of the country.

2. Safaricom Marathon - Lewa Conservancy

With over 1,200 runners from 20 countries, the 140 armed rangers and three spotter helicopters have their work cut out for them protecting the Safaricom Marathon runners through 13 miles of unfenced wild. The Lewa Conservancy is home to 26 lions, 182 giraffe and a rhino population - meaning the spotter helicopters have to continuously identify threats to the runners and shepherd animals away. The danger and distance of this marathon forces down the completion rate of this marathon to 30%.

1. Summiting Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya, situated in Mount Kenya National Park is the highest mountain in Kenya, reaching 5,199 meters. Beyond the feat of climbing to a summit of that height, it is the combination of height and complexity that places the Batian summit of Mount Kenya at the top of this list. Traversing spires, cliffs, ridges and peaks requires an unparalleled level of technical climbing skill when it comes to African summits.

To find out more about these adventurous travel experiences, view Ker & Downey Africa’s LuxVenture™ Trips.