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Kenyan Golf Safari – Off the Beaten Track to New Golfing Adventures

November 10th, 2009 No comments

Long greens over hills, scenic outdoors and bunkers in the heart of Africa; Kenya is a golf holiday destination like no other. While on Safari there couldn’t be a better way to let days pass. It is no wonder the country bagged the undiscovered golf destination award of the year 2009. Teeing off at dawn over her panoramic landscapes is an experience where safari has never been this beautiful.

There are numerous courses of varied difficulty and splendor, strewn all over in some of Kenya’s most exclusive getaways. From its capital Nairobi, in the high range lands of Mt. Kenya, further inland along the Rift valley, by the Lake Victoria and to the Western Rift. There are a lot more in the low lying fairways at the coast.

Golfing in Kenya among the best in Tour Safaris

The country has 40 golf courses twelve of which are’-holes and ten are used for championship events. Six are located within a 20 mile radius of the lively capital Nairobi. The numerous courses are of varied difficulty and splendor, from high in the range lands of Mt. Kenya to the low lying fairways at the Kenyan coastline. There are also some that are located further in land by the Lake Victoria and the Western rift.

An exceptional destination on the city outskirts is the Windsor golf resort. It is listed among the ‘Great Golf Resorts of the World for its wide fairways and fast greens. Like all resorts in Kenya, Windsor too is blessed with teaming birdlife in its flora and fauna. With that, your breaks from golfing at Windsor can be taken up by bird watching which is a core feature in the Kenyan tourism industry.

Tee off at the Mt. Kenya Safari club located in the slopes of the majestic Mount Kenya. This is Africa’s second largest mountain, which offers a magnificent view on a clear day from the Club. In between teeing time, enjoy trekking and taking in resplendent view of the snow capped mountain, the only spot of snow in the Kenyan republic.

In the Rift valley wide ranging landscapes and grand lakes await adventurers. One renowned golfing location in this geological wonder is the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha, home to an exciting golf championship course. The resort is surrounded by wildlife and excursions to Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate and Lake Nakuru are within easy reach.

Kenya’s coast has a myriad of golf courses to choose from including Nyali Golf Course, Leisure Lodge Beach and Golf Resort and the newest addition Vipingo Ridge Golf resort on the North coast of Mombasa. At a maximum–0 meters above sea level, the ridge overlooks a lake and conservation area. Its two courses were built to meet international standards. With the weather being golf and travel friendly all year round, golfers have twelve hours of daylight each day to indulge in their favourite getaway.

As most golf clubs in Kenya are members only, there are specialized operators who are on hand to facilitate personalized service and golf itineraries. They will enable you to plan your golf holiday tours and ensure you secure tee times in advance to avoid inconveniences.

Take full advantage of your holidays in Kenya to see the wildlife. Safari is a must in between tee-times; take a moment to see the land and its wonders. Imagine heading off on Safari to catch a glimpse of the big five in near proximity. Play, relax and unwind on your safari and that is by Journeying Kenya and discovering her secrets on an unforgettable holiday.

Nyaruita Gateri, the Chief Adventurer at Journey Kenya has traveled the length and breadth Kenya for the last two decades and has compiled the most comprehensive guide using the Kenya map to show you the best places to enjoy Kenya culture, animals in Kenya, Kenya cuisine and never forgetting the Kenya safari.

Enjoy An African Safari Adventure

August 27th, 2009 No comments
by Lee Reid

Nothing beats being up close with wildlife. It can be an awesome and unforgettable experience seeing wildlife in their natural habitat. When it comes to wildlife, African safari vacations are quick to come to mind.

African safari vacations are extremely popular today that travel agencies and companies have packages designed to give tourists an African safari adventure. These tours have experts on board, of course.

If you decide to go on an African safari adventure, you’ll be living in lodges and camps with hot showers. Your meals and barbecues would be prepared by a cook hired for your specific African safari tour.

Most of the African safari vacations are in Kenya, with a beach holiday possibly included in the package. Kenya is a country that boasts of 40 national parks and game reserves. The Kimana Game Sanctuary is one of the most popular and spectacular game reserves in Kenya. It is situated at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Rich rain forest is the terrain at the Mount Kenya National Park and stretching plains dominate the Masai Mara. Guides drive parties in 4×4 vehicles or in open back trucks. Sometimes, they travel in mini buses.

For an aerial view of the landscape, there are fly/drive packages, using small, light aircraft. Kenya brings opportunities to see leopards, gazelle, crocodiles, giraffes, zebra, lions and hippos.

South Africa is the ideal destination for your African safari vacation if you’d like to see different landscapes (e.g., semi-dessert, old forest, open grassland, wetlands, etc.). South Africa’s Phinda region can be explored by foot, air or car.

There are also African safari vacation packages that include exploring South Africa by boat. Expect to see lions, buffalo, rhinos, leopards and elephants. You’ll see packs of hyenas and wild dogs, leopards and elephants when you tour the Madikwe Game Reserve.

There are also African safari packages to Uganda and Rwanda. If it’s chimpanzees and lowland gorillas you want to see, you’ll see plenty of them in Uganda. You’ll see gorillas at the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

To see the different bird species of Uganda, you can walk through the Mgahinga Volcanoes, a tropical rain forest, on foot. The Queen Elizabeth National Park has a great savanna wherein you can see giraffes, elephants, birds and antelopes. Another popular destination that can be reached by boat is the Murchisson Falls National Park. The waterfall is a sight to behold and you’ll see wildlife that includes zebras, baboons and warthogs.

Mountain gorillas abound in Rwanda. It’s said that if you’ll see about 350 mountain gorillas in the slopes of the Parc National des Volcans. Uganda and Rwanda are popular African safari destinations for those who are after seeing volcanoes, lakes, forests and waterfalls, as well as lowland and mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

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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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Wilderness Travel In Kenya An Experience You Shouldn’t Miss

January 20th, 2009 No comments

Kenya is famed for adventure and wilderness travel and also it is a major part of the fun for the ardent adventure-seeker. Diverse ecological systems, natural resources and an unlimited range of habitats, animal and bird species are among the much there is to sample.

Tours Package to Suit You

You are sure to find something that meets your travel needs.Take a day or night drive by 4×4 vehicle, or make it a camping safari or even a guided walking safari. In all you will enjoy watching the animals in their wild habitat.

See the elephant, lion, rhino, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, buffalo, gazelles, antelopes and many rare animal species like the gerenuk, the greater kudu, eland, reticulated giraffe, the hartebeest and many more.

Luxury game lodges are another way to experience the wild. Simulated watering-holes allow you to watch game up-close and unobserved as they come to drink.

You can also choose a tented safari or for the bird -watcher, a photo safari. Or take a cultural tour and see and learn how the tribes of Kenya live.

Some suggested wilderness travel places to visit:

– the Kenya Mara Game reserve to watch the Great Wildebeest Migration

– Amboseli National Park at the foot or Mount Kilimanjaro for spectacular viewing of the elephant plus all the other animals

– the Shaba and Samburu national reserve for a flourish of rare and exotic game and bird species

– Mount Kenya and Mount Kilimanjaro for climbing expeditions for the mountain lover and for a taste of alpine vegetation right in the tropics

– enjoy the lakes of the Great Rift Valley with their flamingo population. The scenery here is just breathtaking

– you can visit Kenya’s biggest game sanctuary, the Tsavo National Park for a good mix of game, birds and wilderness.

The choice is so wide as to how to go on wilderness travel in Kenya. If looking for that bush expedition it is all there and has given many visitors unforgettable memories to take back home.

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