Many people dream of going on an African Safari. A safari evokes exotic destinations, amazing natural wildlife, adventure travel, a touch of danger and romance, photographic opportunities and lasting memories. An African safari is still an unusual vacation choice that your friends will want to know all about when you get back.

In Kenya you can mix the idyllic experience of a tropical beach vacation on the warm Indian Ocean with an East African wild animal safari expedition. Combining the two makes for a unique holiday. Part of your vacation is filled with excitement as you observe African wildlife at close quarters, while part is spent relaxing and soaking up the sun on a sandy beach.

Kenya is an exotic vacation destination offering a complete break from western city life routines with its opportunity to combine beach and African safari vacations in one trip. For couples planning a wedding, Kenya is well worth considering for a very special honeymoon experience.

Europeans, especially the British, have rediscovered Kenya as a vacation destination in recent years, in part because of the relative strength of European currencies and improving disposable income. The reputation of Kenya as a place to go on vacation has been slower to develop in more distant America, but is now gaining in popularity because of the uniqueness of the experiences on offer.

Kenya's tropical weather is ideal for holiday makers all year. The rainy season is between May and July, but mostly the rains come in short tropical downfalls that are unlikely to disrupt a Kenyan vacation even at this time of year.

Kenya offers an abundance of activities and entertainment. The excitement of a safari adventure combined with time to relax and take it easy in a peaceful and secure beach resort makes for a distinctive Kenyan experience.

Most of the Kenyan beach resorts and hotels are located about an hour's drive from Mombasa Airport. They offer sandy beaches and swimming in the warm Indian Ocean. There is a choice of accommodation for all pockets, from budget hotels to top level luxury five star resorts.

There are a wide variety of safari options to choose from. A night or two away on safari in the Tsave National Parks may meet all your wildlife viewing expectations without having to travel very far from your beach resort. This can be just a simple safari adventure, or you can choose various added features and luxuries.

If you are willing to travel further to Nairobi you could explore the magnificent Masai Mara Game Reserve. A luxury safari here, over perhaps over 4 - 5 nights spent in luxury safari themed accommodation, may be exactly what you are looking for to match your luxury beach resort vacation.

You are likely to see a broader variety of wildlife in the Masai Mara compared to the Tsave National Parks, but either experience offers a thrilling few days viewing the abundant African wild animals in their natural habitat, guided by expert safari guides to make sure you will be able to see the wildlife from close at hand in safety. Whatever safari excursion you choose is sure to be eventful and memorable.

Whether you are looking for a budget or a luxury vacation, the options available for a Kenyan combined tropical beach and African safari vacation are sure to please.