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KENYA
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Kenya
is the home of the safari.Few places
provide the extraordinary opportunity
to view wildlife in its natural
habitat. East Africa's reputation as
the quintessential safari destination
is well deserved. This is a region of
dramatic contrasts and extraordinary
wildlife on display in uncrowded
landscapes of great beauty and
variety. It hard to rival the range
travel choices Kenya offers from
scenic tours to cultural immersion;
From lounging on pristine beach to
adventure travel; From a broad range
of sporting activities to an endless
list special interest opportunities.
Indeed the very word safari was
invented in Kenya where in Kiswahili
it means "journey." The
boundless wilderness and big game of
this region has long attracted
adventure seekers from all over the
globe. Few countries even come close
to range of landscapes, unique
geographical features and species
you'll find in Kenya. Ask National
Geographic.
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Kenya
offers you a chance to experience a natural world unchanged by the
passage of time. The Kenyan wilderness is home to an endless array
of ecosystems, the staging ground for natural cycles of life, death
and regeneration as old as the planet itself..
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This
great range of natural habitats means that there is plenty to
explore, and plenty of species to encounter. This is a land of
endless potential for the wildlife enthusiast. From great migratory
herds of the open savannah to an incredible abundance of birdlife,
from the depths of a tropical rainforest to the depths of the Indian
Ocean teeming with fish, this a world of natural wonder.
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Nairobi |
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Nairobi
is the city at the heart of Kenya and the primary
gateway to the vast game reserves and national parks of
East Africa. The name Nairobi comes from the Masai words
enkare nyarobe meaning sweet water, as this area was a
watering hole for the Masai and their cattle. One of the
largest cities between Cairo and Johannesburg, Nairobi
is cosmopolitan, lively and interesting. The city center
is modern and prosperous and the services are well
organized and efficient. Places of interest include
Kenya National Museum, Snake Farm, Nairobi National
Park, Railway Museum, National Archives, McMillian
Memorial Library, Parliament House, Kenyatta Conference
Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Kiambethu Farm, Langata
Giraffe Centre & Bird Sanctuary. There are also many
colorful markets to explore as well as the famed
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Masai
Mara
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Considered
by many to be Kenya's finest game reserve, the 650sq miles of the
Masai Mara adjoin Tanzania's well known Serengeti, forming one
ecosystem. The open rolling savannah grassland of the Mara is the
home of numerous wildlife species including elephant, rhino, lion,
cheetah, leopard, hyena, jackal, buffalo, eland, topi, impala,
gazelle, warthog and zebra. From June to September, the annual
Wildebeest migration takes place when thousands of these animals
sweep across the plain and seek out new grazing areas.
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Lewa
Downs
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The
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is situated within Lewa Downs, a 40,000
acre ranch. Home to the Craig family since 1924, it is also home to
a diverse array of wildlife in Kenya's most spectacular scenery. The
snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya dominate the views to the south,
where the southern boundary rises to an altitude of some 6500ft
above sea level. To the north, the terrain drops away with
breathtaking views of Samburu, Ololokwe and the Mathews' range
beyond.
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Samburu
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The
three adjoining game reserves of Samburu, Shaba and Buffalo Springs
are located in Kenya's dry northern region, an area of wide horizons
and distinctive hills and mountains. The reserves cover 160sq
miles along the banks of the Uaso Nyiro river and are particularly
noted for several unusual species, the long-necked gerenuk gazelle,
the rare Grevy's zebra, the distinctly marked reticulated giraffe
and the blue legged Somali ostrich. Other animals frequently
seen are lion, elephant, cheetah, leopard, buffalo, oryx and
crocodile.
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Amboseli
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Amboseli
is equally famous for its big game as well as its views of Mount
Kilimanjaro. This park is one of the best places in Kenya to view
large herds of elephant and buffalo as well as lion, cheetah,
giraffe and plains game. The scenic landscape is dominated by the
sparkling, majestic snowcap of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest
peak at 19,340 feet. Within Amboseli National Park, you will find
the Cynthia Moss Elephant Research Center which has been
instrumental in our ability to understand and, ultimately, to help
save these magnificent beasts. A wild region where the pastoral
Masai and their cattle can be seen living in harmony with nature,
Amboseli is a rich introduction to Kenya.
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Central
Highlands
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The
Central Highlands lie to the north of Kenya and include two
national parks, Mount Kenya and the Aberdares, forming an
eastern boundary to the Rift Valley. It is a very densely
populated area, being fertile and well watered. This is also
the heartland of the Kikuyu people who make up the largest
tribal group in Kenya. Mount Kenya rises to a height of 5200
meters. Above the 3200 meter contour, it forms a biosphere
reserve. The mountain consists of three principal zones: the
rocky peak with its crown of glaciers, tarns and snowfields;
the alpine zone with its distinctive giant vegetation; and the
vast gentle slopes covered in upland forest and bamboo jungle.
These differing environments provide opportunities for all
levels of adventurers from leisurely bush walks, to more
rigorous hikes as well as serious outfitted climbs. The area
around Mount Kenya is also accessible to those wishing to
explore its alpine peaks. Wildlife is still common here and
many private reserves and sanctuaries are found in this area.
The famous Mount Kenya Safari Club is located at the foot of
Mount Kenya and offers a variety of activities.
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Mombasa
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Mombasa
is Kenya's second largest - and oldest - city, with a history that
dates back nearly 2,000 years. Mombasa is a mystical mixture of the
ancient and the modern with a cosmopolitan population of African,
European, Arab and Asian. The old town is a maze of narrow streets
and pedestrian lanes lined with quaint shuttered houses and open
fronted shops. The smell of spices is always present. Dominating the
entrance to the Dhow harbor and overlooking the old town is Fort
Jesus built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. A museum in the
fort displays antiques from the length of the Kenyan coast, and is
always open to visitors.
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Tsavo
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The
largest national park in Kenya is Tsavo; it is divided in to Tsavo
East and West. Each contains typical wildlife animals of the Kenya.
In central Kenya lies the Aberdares National Park, which contains
the famous known Treetops Hotel. Kenya safaris can take a period of
two to three days, or even a more than week depending on the
customer’s need, and budget.
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