Kenya Vacation

MOMBASA BEACH HOLIDAY

2010-08-16T07:59:00.000-07:00

Most Mombasa Beach Holidays usually climax at Mombasa a haven of nice beaches, islands and marine parks.Mombasa,Mombasa has the magic of a Vacation in Kenya perfect ensemble. Some of its attractions is the south coast. Here Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park is located in Kwale district, 120 km southwest of Mombasa, Kenya, near the border of Tanzania. It was established to enhance the picturesque islands and habitats of a wide variety of marine animals and migratory birds bread crumbs. The area includes four small coral islands of dry each area with many galleries rect. Kisite island has a sand bar exposed to the waters surrounding the reward offer most sites snorkeling and other water sports.
Another attraction is the island Wasini that contains a picture directly to the coastline sculpted rocky, shallow forest of coral reef ray, a number of new baobab trees, small Muslim villages. The villagers are friendly solution is believed to live in China and founded the Arab traders 400 years ago. Places to visit includes consultation, Shimoni slave caves, broad, deep, full of bat known to extend to five kilometers of the island. And served for centuries as Kaya or sacred worship and the areas of asylum of local communities. Believed to have been used 18 and 19 of farmland century thousands of slaves captured from African countries and the slave market of Zanzibar infamous transit. Ride and the slave Wasini after visiting the caves will be good. Divers, diving into the sea to reveal the beauty of the sea Mombasa.

TSAVO WEST SAFARI

2010-08-16T07:53:00.000-07:00

Tsavo Safari is an absolute enjoyment, for game trackers especially Lion and Elephant tracking.
Tsavo West remains a perfect place to take your Kenya Safari Packages. Holding the world famous game animals,Tsavo west is full of magical adventures. A Kenya Safaris Packages that you should never miss is the Tsavo Safari. World famous for its fierce lions once famous man to eat and keep the largest number of elephants is a perfect destiny for monitoring wildlife. This monster being the biggest of its kind in the world. Don’t forget to ask game rangers to take you to the caves where the man-eaters once dragged their ill fated victims, during the building of the Kenya Uganda Railways.
It includes dry grass, is the largest savanna and palm expanses dome occasional hands on a lot of everything in nature, a perfect place for the Kenya Vacation. Visiting Severin Safari Camp will do well. Sitting on the veranda of the main ground squirrel bushy tail skin, eyes curious scamper around the legs, because the birds fly, and happily hop around the furniture.
A unit of Mzima Springs is a necessity. A walk in the park, and soon will reach an oasis of shade in a desert beige. Spectacular view of many waters surrounded by lush vegetation and trees, shot and sunbathes around the rainbow. The springs are heated outdoor pool and pool length, the source is at the head of pumping 185 million gallons of water to feed the river that flows Mzima to join the Tsavo River a mile. Mzima springs, crystal clear waters bubbling from a mass of Chyulu Hills volcanic rocks to create an effective filter. Tired of crocodiles sunbathing on the opposite side as well. After a day of game watching, tracking and a refresh at Mzima springs, perhaps the picture of Tsavo will linger in your mind forever. Tsavo west safari is really worth it!

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TSAVO SAFARI ATTRACTIONS

2010-07-11T10:36:00.000-07:00

A vacation in Kenya provides an absolute enjoyment, for the country has a wide choice of vacation spots for you to choose from. Kenya is and will remain a perfect place to take your vacation. Holding world renowned game parks and reserves, this country is full of magical experiences. One vacation that you should never miss should be Tsavo National Park. Renowned worldwide for its once infamous ferocious man-eating lions and holding the largest number of elephants, it’s a perfect destiny for game tracking. Its vastness makes it to be the largest such park in the world. Don’t forget to ask game rangers to take you to the caves where the man-eaters once dragged their ill fated victims, during the building of the Kenya Uganda Railways.
It contains dry grassland, vast expanses of savanna and occasional dome palms all this topped with abundant wildlife, a perfect place for an African safari. A visit at the Severin safari camp will do you good. Sitting on its main veranda cute-bushy tailed ground squirrels with curious eyes will skitter about your feet, as birds fly and gaily hop around the furniture.
A drive to Mzima springs is a must. A ride through the park, and before long you will arrive at an oasis of shade in a hot desert of ocher. Spectacular view of rushing waters surrounded by lush vegetation and trees, with spray thrown up into the air and catching the sun to make rainbows. The springs are made up of top pool and the long pool, the source is situated at the upper river pumping 185 million litres of water to feed the Mzima River which flows to join Tsavo River a kilometer away. At Mzima springs, crystal-clear water bubbles up from a mass of volcanic boulders from the Chyulu hills to create an efficient filter. Be weary of crocodiles sunbathing at the opposite bank though.
After a day of game watching, tracking and a refresh at Mzima springs, perhaps the picture of Tsavo will linger in your mind forever.

KENYA VACATION SPOTS: MALINDI TOWN

2010-07-11T10:32:00.000-07:00

Malindi is a famous destination for a Kenyan vacation. When one is looking for a luxury tropical retreat on one of the world’s finest breaches. Malindi was once voted as one of the top ten world’s breaches for ease of access, hotels, restaurants, bars and shops.
This town was founded by the Arabs in the 13th Century, its on Malindi bay at the mouth of Galana River, lying on the Indian Ocean Coast of Kenya. Malindi has 155 kilometers of coastline with Idyllic Silver beaches fringed with swaying palm trees casuarinas and frangipari.
Famous for its Vasco Da Gama pillar erected by the Portuguese explorers as a navigational aid in 1948, it has other attractions which includes; Malindi Marine National Park, deep sea fishing, Marafa depression (popularly known as the Hell’s kitchen) and the Arabuko Sokoke Forest.
The pace of life in Malindi is notably slower languid, more relaxed and at peace with the rest of the world. Here you can spend the whole day at the pristine beaches, enjoying stunning views of the Indian Ocean or try out some water sports activities which includes; para sailing, wind surfing, or tacticing peddles.
You could also go round the small town which has a strong Italian presence, and enjoy the traditional Swahili architecture or still visit some of its hotels for Butted meals, pasta, pizza, sea food and other international specialty. Tired? A relaxing message or reflexology session would do the magic for you.
Indeed Malindi town is and will remain a popular Kenya vacation packages spot.

KENYA CULTURAL SAFARI

2010-07-03T23:46:00.000-07:00

A Kenya cultural safari gives you a rare opportune to mingle with the countries diverse communities, and share with them unique cultural experiences which include food. The most famous culture in Kenya is found amongst the Maasai’s and Samburu’s both pastoral communities bordering famous game reserves like the Maasai Mara.
A visit to the Maasai land would expose you to deep rooted cultural practices, moranism (initiation into a warrior) being the most sought after. The Maasai’s cultural beliefs help to preserve the wildlife since it does not condone hunting.
West of the country you meet the Luhyia who are popular with bullfighting in Kenya. Going down their villages will give you a moment of sharing in their sumptuous delicacies, songs and dance. You can decide to visit the Kakamega forest and stay at rondo retreat center neighboring it.
Still in the Western part of the country, you can meet the Luo’s, a fishing community of which U.S.A president’s father belonged to. A safari at Kogello village and a visit to the shores of Lake Victoria or its island of Rusinga will not only give you an understanding of the community, but you will be able to share in its rich cultural practices.
Lastly, at the coastal town of Mombasa, the waswahili and the Mijikenda are popular with their cultural practices. A cultural safari at the coastal region of Kenya will expose you to their unique practices dating back to thousands of years.
A Kenya cultural safari is most suited for those who want to understand the country the country and its people. It can be packaged to include Kenya safaris packages in popular game reserves and parks.

KENYA SAFARIS TOP SPOTS

2010-07-03T23:32:00.000-07:00

Most Kenya safaris packages would never fail to include these spots. They are not only exciting, but adventurous and memorable.Planning for a safari in Kenya or getting a tailored safari package should for real fail to include the safaris spots mentioned. These spots are not only looked after by those who would be visitors to this country but honestly they are exceptionally adventurous and honestly speaking breath taking.
The first safari spot I would pick in Kenya is Maasai Mara. Once declared the seventh wonder of the world, this game reserve is a home to the big five animals and popular for the annual wildebeest migration. A safari at Maasai Mara, combines many safaris into one; camping safari, hot air balloon safari Kenya and Kenya Package Tours.
The second safari spot is definitely the vast Tsavo National Park. This is a home to thousands of elephant, and the largest National Park in Kenya.A Tsavo safari will include; game drives, elephant tracking, bird watching among many others.Lake Nakuru National Park is definitely my third choice. A home to thousands of flamingos and other birds including the famous pelicans, storks and ducks. This park also hosts the endangered white and black rhinos, amongst many types of other wild animals including; lions, zebras, kudus, gazelles, giraffes, elands and a few ostriches.
Hells Gate National Park is my next choice after Lake Nakuru. The park borders Lake Naivasha, where one can enjoy boat riding to the famous crescent island and bird watching while enjoying a sun downer at the famous Elsamere lodge. At the Hells Gate, rock climbing, hiking safari and Kenya camping Tours is the most sorts after.
The fifth position is the coastal town of Kenya, Mombasa. Here, Mombasa beach holiday is the most popular pick. Unlimited water sports, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, snorkeling are just but a few. Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park at the South coast is usually in a relaxed mood, easy going and fun.This Kenyan coastal city is a destiny for most Kenya beach holiday lovers.
The five Kenya spots I have picked are not all. This country has unlimited vacation spots, but of course the five are inevitable.

KENYA ADVENTURE SAFARI

2010-07-03T23:18:00.000-07:00

Picking a Kenya adventure safari depends mostly on the safari packages you pick.
Most Kenya adventure safaris are defined by the activities that one chooses. But mostly they revolve around popular activities that have been carefully suggested in this article.
The topmost Kenya adventure safari, is camping. A camping safari in Kenya gives one an opportune to neighbor wildlife in their natural habitats. With many game parks and reserves. Camping at Maasai Mara is the most thrilling of all. Mingled with nocturnal roar of lions and howling of foxes and hyenas under an African night sky is magical. All this combined with a morning game drive where you can easily get a glimpse of the big cats either hunting or feasting.
Still at Maasai Mara, a balloon ride safari is also an adventurous engagement. For about 500 USD, one can get a bird’s eye view of this famous reserve and its wildlife. Balloon ride safari is a popular choice for most high end visitors with adventure dotting their blood.
At the Rift Valley, rock climbing at the Hells gate and a hiking safari at the extinct Mt. Longonot is breathtaking. This safari package also includes bird watching, walking safari, horse riding safari amongst others. At the nearby Elsamere conservation centre, boat riding to the crescent island is beyond words. Not to forget mentioning hundreds of bird species dotting the lake and its shores, sub-merged hippos glittering under the hot African sun is a scene from paradise.
A game drive safari is another adventure to engage in. Game drives will go one to one with game tracking safaris. Most of them are guided by experienced game trackers available in all safari spots in Kenya.With all this adventure, Kenya holds the number one position as a choice for a perfect safari.

LION TRACKING AT TSAVO

2010-01-07T08:40:00.000-08:00

My Kenya Safari started from a Nairobi Hotel early Monday morning. The African sky was blue with warm morning sun shinning above the Sky crappers.I boarded a caravan Nissan and headed for the most adventurous Kenya Vacation Package on a Tsavo Safari.
After a long ride from Nairobi we arrived at Kilanguni Lodge in time for a quick Lunch,before i left in the company of an expert game tracker cum driver Solo.
Our first assignment was to see the Great Lions of Tsavo once famous for Man eating.
Solo drove to the river bank,and told me to stay put.I held my breath and listened. From a distance i could hear the trumpet of a Bull Elephant,and close by a laughter of a Hyena.
We waited for what seemed like an eternity and finally;"There she comes,"Solo alerted me pointing a finger to the West of our position.I saw her. She walked gracefully with her four puppies playing besides her.She suddenly stopped on her tracks and stared at our vehicle. I think she chose to ignore our presence.
Quietly another pack of two Male Lions and two Lionesses followed.One of the Lions walked with a slight limp."The Jungle is a tough place" Solo whispered as if reading my mind.
The pack finally settled under a dry Acacia tree,and gave me the opportunity i needed,filming them.It was about five in the evening when i finally called it quits and headed back to the Lodge for some dinner and a glass of wine,having fully enjoyed my Lion tracking Safari.

RONDO RETREAT CENTRE AND KAKAMEGA RAINFOREST SAFARI

2010-01-02T10:39:00.000-08:00

Western part of Kenya is quickly becoming a choice for many people searching for a unique Kenya Safari . After spending the night at Kisumu City,i drove to Kakamega town a two hour drive. What i had planned for was a Kenya Vacation Packagethat would include some cultural safari,and a tour of Kakamega Rain forest.I arrived at Khayega trading Centre where Luhya Cultural Activities take place,and was ushered to a Football pitch by Musa a local tour guide,to find a huge crowd gathered on each side of the pitch."The "match" is just about to begin..." He whispered softly.
He took me to a strategic point,on a roof top of an ancient building overlooking the pitch.I made sure my camera was set,then i waited for the Kakamega Bullfighting event.
My patience was saved by an emergence of two groups from opposite directions,singing and chanting,while accompanying their Bulls to the war zone. Suddenly somebody shouted and the area was filled by silence. The match had began! Two huge Bulls came towards each other in a neck breaking speed! I quickly closed my eyes as the loud bang hit the air. Unfortunately one of the Bulls had fallen on the ground. The Bullfighting match had come to an end....So fast!
I drove to Kakamega and Musa who accompanied me pointed a finger at a huge human shaped rock,oozing water from the "head"."The crying stone!" He shouted. I took some pics of this extra ordinary feature then we left.
We arrived at Rondo Retreat Center in time for Lunch.The place is breath taking and relaxing. Surrounded by trees and melodious singing of Birds,it is perfect for meditation.
We were served Lunch at the dining room,then left to a Kakamega rain forest a home for over 300 species of Birds and Butterflies and small game including Colo bus Monkeys and Snakes.
I noticed the Horn bill from a distance with its colored beak,and The Wood Pecker hitting away at tree backs in search for insects,The laughing Weaver Birds and Robins. Its indeed a Birding Paradise! As i retreated back to Rondo for Dinner and Warm bed, i... What a wonderful world...

My Kenya Vacation at Kembu Campste and Lord Egerton Castle.

2009-12-22T00:07:00.000-08:00

After a long time of vising game parks,this holiday i wanted something different. My Kenya vacation has been a series of moving from one Park to the other. But it was a perfect holiday to try something totally new.An idea struck me,and i went in search for a Kenya Vacation Package that will suite me.After going through the Great Rift Valley Safari itinerary,i settled for camping and adventure travel in Kenya.After some planning i hired a mountain bike and rode to Kembu campsite a distance of over 35 km from Nakuru town.The idea of spending the night in a sleeping bag and watching the sky at night looked refreshing to me.On reaching Kembu campsite,tired from a long ride,i badly needed a hot bath to relieve me of aching muscles. I settled for dinner thereafter and read a book at the fireplace in the bar till some minutes before midnight when i retired to my tent.the sky was saw clear that i studied the galaxy,and how lucky,a i watched a flying star flash across the sky,illuminating the dark African sky.That was before i drifted to slumber land!
I was woken up early the next day the sweet tweeter of birds on a Cedar tee just above my head.I got out of the sleeping bag for an early breakfast.Half an hour later i was back on the back to hit the road for seven kilometers to The Lord Egerton Castle.
I arrived at the Magnificent Castle almost one hour latter.I was trying to catch my breath from an uphill ride,when an old man approached me and introduced himself as the caretaker. He narrated to me the facts and the mirth's about the Castle and its Late owner,Lord Egerton.Every time he talked about the Lord,he referred to him as "Mzee" Swahili for an old man. I latter learned that he had accompanied the Lord in so many hunting expeditions.He told me how another African man once saved "Mzee" from a Lion's mouth!
Our tours covered the huge sitting room with an ancient grand Piano that the Musicians that he hired from abroad used to play him some classical music.We also visited his bedroom and twelve other rooms including his study and office.
After all this i was tired. I thanked the Caretaker mounted my bike and sped off to Kembu for my late lunch. Well it was areal change for me...">