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What To Expect When You Travel To Kenya

March 22nd, 2009 2 comments

Travel to Kenya for the best time of your vacation.This is one holiday that you will certainly enjoy.Take a life changing trip to Kenya and immerse yourself in the popular three S’s also known as sun, sand and sea. The country’s rich flora and fauna is available for you to enjoy.

Some of the best white sandy beaches in the country can be found in Mombasa Kenya. Lazy around the beach under a palm tree sipping on your favorite cold drink during the day and wine and dine the night away back at the hotel. The following day you can tour the historical sites like Lamu Kenya stone town, Fort Jesus and the Gedi Ruins to mention a few. Simply put it is a diamond in the rough.

A visit to National Parks and Game Reserves while on travel to Kenya offers a wealth of wildlife and bird species for enjoyment. Come and spot the big five wild game and other animal species. During the month’s of June to October, head over to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve and witness the wildebeest migration from the Serengeti Plains crossing the Mara River into the Kenya Mara. While in Kenya during this season, secure your ticket to this great spectacle of wild game.

If you love nature, then you should travel to Kenya and visit Kenya’s largest Province,the Rift Valley for unmatched scenic beauty of the endless plains and mountains. Apart from this the Great Rift is also home to eight lakes. Among them is Lake Nakuru and a bird watchers paradise which is home to over one million of pink flamingos that turn the lake into a pink color in photos. Other wild game can also be spotted along the lake’s shore.

Nairobi City has plenty of attractions that you can enjoy. Some of the places to go include the Elephant orphanage, feed the giraffes at the giraffe center, the Karen Blixen museum and other fantastic destinations.

Mount Kenya is Kenya’s highest mountain and Africa’s second highest mountain. You don’t have to be an experienced mountain climber to climb mount Kenya. You can join in the fun and attempt to climb the snow capped mountain. I must say that the views from certain high points of the mountain are absolutely breathtaking. Don’t forget to dress warmly so as to beat the frostbite.

When you plan your next holiday make sure you check out travel to Kenya as a vacation destination.

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Interesting Places: Where To Travel If In Tanzania

February 21st, 2009 No comments

Looking where to travel in a land of contrast and diversity, excitement and adventure? Tanzania could be just the answer, and it will not disappoint you.

Access this country easily through a network of international flights from the UK, Europe,the Middle East or even many of the neighboring African countries.

Mount Kilimanjaro

It is a country of extremes in its geography and landscape, from the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak to its lowest at the bed of Lake Tanganyika and to the shores of the Indian Ocean at sea level. Mount Kilimanjaro, with snow at the top, is one of Tanzania’s wonders and many people visit this country just to climb Kilimanjaro.

Wildlife And Game Sanctuaries

Where to travel in Tanzania will invariably include the Game Parks and National Reserves. You can witness the wildebeest migration as it sets off from the Serengeti National Park heading into the Maasai Mara in Kenya.

Other wildlife sanctuaries like Tarangire National Park are several in Tanzania and the choice is wide as to where to visit.

Sandy Beaches and the Islands

Enjoy the deep blue sea, the sandy beaches and the haven of peace under the palm trees on the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and the other surrounding small islands.

For an unforgettable offer in scuba diving and snorkeling, the Mafia Island Marine Park just south of Zanzibar is a good place to be. The ocean breeze and the palm trees add to its the overall tranquility.

Visit also Zanzibar’s Stone City and sample the rich blend of the historic with the modern as its unique architecture shows.

Thinking about where to travel in Tanzania? Well this country is precisely one of the good reasons why people come to Africa, the options are unlimited and the experience is truly memorable.

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Kenya Camps -The Amazing Mara Timbo

February 12th, 2009 No comments

The camp is german run, located belowe the oloololo escarpment bordering the Mara River and sitting on the edge of the Masai Mara Game reserve. The region between the Mara River and the Esoit Oloolo form expansive rolling plains and provide a great sight to view animals in their natural habitat.

The Mara Timbo camp consists of seven luxuriously made tents which are en-suite with bathrooms. Lavish yet simple African dcor is the hallmark of each tent interior. It is thatched with grass to ensure that even in hot weather the interior will remain cool. Each tent is equipped with a private veranda, an outdoor bathtub and a sitting area. This is a 5 star establishment.

Each individual tent is a work of art which houses a king size bed, a safe deposit, a bathroom, double sinks, hot and cold shower, flush toilet, 220/240 volt power supply plus host of other amenities used by visitors. The tents are lauded for their privacy and space that gives ine room to move around easily. At the beck and call of each tent is a well trained, professional female butler who provides room service, and gives informative titbits about the camp, Masai Mara and nature.

The camp has a restaurant that provides sumptuous meals. Visitors have a choice of three menus that have three course meals to choose from with one of them being vegetarian. Candle lit dinner is organized under the open skies next to a roaring campfire. The restaurant has a bar and lounge which are artfully decorated with cosy chairs that make you want to laze away the evening. There is a well stocked reference library for the avid readers.

The Mara Timbo camp has a Message Tree- house that ensures visitors are provided with refreshing and professional body message with aromatherapy based oils. The message tree house has a stunning view of the Mara River where one can see the hippos milling around.

Sightings are guaranteed being at the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Your stay at the camp you will see plenty of animals; two big Hippo families inhabit the Mara River directly in front of the camps lounge. Taking a nature walk around the camp you will see large resident populations of herbivores including giraffes, elephants, buffalos, monkeys, Rhinos and zebras. Predators most notably lions and hyenas can be spotted. The leopard being elusive is rarer but can also be sighted in this area. Night game drives, bird watching and Cultural visits can also be organized.

The camp has within its vicinity a curio shop. This shop is well stocked with t-shirts, souvenirs, beadwork done by Masai, and hats plus a host of other items which form ideal gift items for loved ones back at home. Suppliers to the curio shop include Kenya kanga, Marula studios, and Kenya beads.

The Masai Mara isa 40 minute flight away from Nairobi Wilson airport. The Mara Timbo is located near the Oloololo gate of Masai National Reserve and the kichwa Tembo Tembi airstrip. Guests have the option of being picked up at the Kichwa Tembo airstrip and transferred to the camp. The drive to the camp is a first hand experience of the Mara, you get not only to ogle at the scenery but the animals also.

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