Things To Do And See During Your Kenya Travel

Kenya is one of the best adventure spots of the world with its well-managed system of national parks, which are amongst the finest of Africa. The Masai Mara and the Amboseli National Park are some of the famous wildlife resorts, not to forget, the diving in the Indian Ocean and the hot air balloon trips.

All these have made Kenya the top safari destination in the world and they draw in the tourists in high seasons. However, there are many of other hidden gems that you may enjoy during your Kenya travel. Here are some of them.

Get a taste of the tribal life-style

While in Kenya, you will get to know the living habits of some of the fascinating tribes of Africa, namely the Masai, the Samburu and the Turkana. A traveler can enjoy a tea drinking ceremony or watch traditional tribal dances in these villages. However, it will be beneficial to take the help of a Kenya Travel guide to direct you to get the best of visiting the wonderful tribal-dominated areas of Kenya.

Catch a glimpse of the Wildebeest Migration—one of the largest migrations in the animal world

The wildebeest migration is perhaps the most fascinating sights that a traveler will witness during his holidays in Africa. Every year, during September-October, between half to one million Wildebeests suddenly gather on the Serengeti plains in Tanzania. Thereafter, they trek in a big circle through the south of Kenya and back again. The Wildebeest Migration is, in fact one of the biggest wildlife shows on earth. Some lodges are strategically placed so you can comfortably enjoy this amazing natural view.

Take a tour along the Swahili coast region

The Swahili region is a marvelous mix of myriad cultures- African, Arab and Indian cultures primarily. This coastal region, located within Kenya has a charm of its own. It has been like that since the 9th century. Arabs have frequented this part along the Indian Ocean, which has led to the rise of the famous Swahili culture. A majority of the population is Muslim, although of a liberal type.

Some of the unique attractions that you can enjoy in your Kenya travel are -- watch a Taarab performance, treat yourself to the seductive African-Arab-Indian music played at weddings and other festivals, not to miss out on the 500 kilometers of white sand beaches with excellent and affordable beach resorts. It is here that you can dine and sip Martinis right at your private beach.

Go on a balloon trip

The Masai Mara Wildlife Resort in Kenya is known for the short hot air balloon trips which a traveler can enjoy in this country. If animal watching is the primary aim of your travel to Kenya then Masai Mara is a must-visit with its huge reservoir of animals. They typically leave very early in the morning, so you'll spend the first hours after sunrise gliding over the Kenyan plains, which is the best time for animal watching.

These are only a few of the things that you can enjoy if you travel to Kenya. There is indeed more to it that you can enjoy during your Kenya safari. You may visit us for more information on Kenya safaris, Tanzania Safaris, and other holiday packages available for an African safari tour.

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Discover Kenya's Best Kept Secrets

How would like adventure travel to Kenya, to learn some of Kenya's best kept secrets? How about checking into Hemingway's Resort, a luxury hotel on the Indian Ocean, or spending some time in the same area that Elsa was released into the wild by Joy Adamson? You can enjoy these, and more, with luxury adventure travel to Kenya, land of the Luo, Kalenjin, Turkana and the famous Maasai warrior race, as the name is correctly spelled although we shall use the more popular western spelling of Masai.

The capital is Nairobi, and that would be a good place to start. There are many types of hotels in Nairobi, but if you can, try to book into one of the few boutique hotels that accommodate only a few guests, twelve being a good number. For that you will have to book yourself a luxury adventure vacation, with personal service offering vacation planning from just yourself and your partner.

However, it is the game reserves that most people visit Kenya to see, and that adventure travelers to Kenya are particularly interested in. Why not spend some time in the park and check out the elephants, leopards and cheetahs, and of course the lions. Although most people prefer to go on guided safaris, others prefer fishing and nature walks, or even just to lie by the pool. It's your vacation so indulge yourself.

You must then visit the Masai Mara Nature Reserve, where the big game animals are less under threat from human activity. Try to head for the Cottar 1920 Mari Safari Camp, where the 22,000 acre private concession houses only 12 guests, but it's well worth it, and no luxury adventure travel to Kenya should miss a visit to Cottars. Calvin Cottar is one of the best guides in the country, and will take you on a game drive in a 4WD or even a more traditional ox cart. It is an advantage that the camp is not part of the reserve, because you can go on night drives and guided walking tours, which would not otherwise be permitted.

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Ole Sereni Hotel

Tranquility is the word associated with this spectacular hotel that borders the Nairobi National park offering its guests a view of animals in their natural surroundings at the waterhole in the park from the restaurants, bar, swimming pool and other parts of the hotel. The hotel is strategically positioned close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport making airport transfers very easy. It is also very near to the the city center, offering world-class facilities and personalized services to business as well as leisure travelers.

Ole-Sereni Hotel has a total of 134 exquisitely furnished, air-conditioned rooms and suites spread over three floors. Guests will have the opportunity to relax and unwind at the Roof top heated swimming pool that overlooks the park, the Gymnasium and Aerobics Room or the Sports Lounge. One could also enjoy special therapies and treatments at the Massage Centre. The Sauna & Steam Facility and Unisex Salon are other places guests can visit to pamper themselves.

Currency Exchange, Laundry/Dry Cleaning Services, Baby Sittering (available on request), 24 Hours Room Service, fully equipped Business Center, Automatic wake up phone system, Wi - Fi Spots in the public area and a travel desk are some of the services that guest at the hotel get to enjoy during their stay.

Ole Sereni has 5 restaurants and also features a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, technology support staff, and audio-visual equipment.

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Hotels in Zanzibar Must now seek insurance locally

All hotels in Zanzibar will now be required to insure locally. This is after resarch showed a significant number are insured with foreing firms said the Tanzania isurance Supervisory department. Zanzibar has four registered insurance firms in additin to other recognised and legal agents. Hotels taking out insurance with foreign firms are denying the government revenue which is going to other countries where the hotels are insured. This will now apply to all investments in the hotel industry including fishin, air charter and any other related business that is locally registered. Zanzibar is known to have the some of the best hotels in the East African Coast.

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