Ever thought of a holiday package that is tailor made to suit your passion for active vacation? If your answer is yes, then African adventure holidays would be an ideal solution to your vacation puzzle. While many traditional holiday vacations were associated with rest-lazy concept with minimal activities apart from sunbathing on the white sand sun-baked beaches of tropical coasts, the modern holiday makers have discovered that, innovative tailor-made active vacations feel more relaxing and fruitful as compared to the traditional holidays.
The choices of holiday destinations have also become more profound and informed thanks to the internet inventions that have made communication and sharing of information easy, fast and reliable. As a result of modern technology, the revelation of new destinations that would otherwise stay un-discovered has been made known to the rest of the world. Africa, which for a long time has been considered a black continent with no much to offer, has in the recent past evolved to be one of the world's most adventurous destination. This is with no doubt that most of Africa's holiday destination are less or yet to be discovered and exploited.
The magical uniqueness of Africa and its scenic countryside, its wildlife thrilled savannahs, snow-capped tropical mountains, natural rain forests, the Great Rift Valley features and the unsurpassed beauty of the tropical coast are no doubt the perfect quencher of a hungry adventurer spirit. With a wide range of destinations to choose from coupled with diverse activities, you will be spoilt by choices of what to entail in your adventure Holiday. This diversity ensures that your active vacation in African safari will not just be characterized by long hour game drives confined in safari minibuses. Whether you choose to stay along the coast or do a wildlife tour in various parks and conservatives, or even rough the stunning scenic mountains of East Africa, the sure thing is that you will always find a rewarding active natural activity that will turn your holiday into a life time experience.
You will also have an opportunity to connect with other like-minded travelers in your great African adventure vacation. This is done while ensuring the dignity of your private holiday is maintained and upheld. It also guarantees you are offered your most requested activities, destinations and interests. From active adventures to culture-rich trips, there's a little bit of something for everyone. Activities will include; Trekking and Hiking, Cycling, Walking, or a combination of Multiple activities as per your desired preference, capability and interest. If you are along the coast, you will have a chance to float on the crystalline-blue waters of the Indian Ocean. You can take a boat trip to the magical Islands of Malindi for fish barbeque or enjoy gigantic drama of marine life as you sit on glass bottom boat. If you are fit enough or you are young at heart you can try scuba diving on the warm ocean waters and if it's on a lucky day, enjoy a fantastic snorkel with lovely dolphins in Watamu.
The inland attractions offer what I refer to as the great tropical outdoors. The vast savannahs have incomparable display of wildlife with some such as; the Hells gate, Crescent Island and the Maasai Mara giving you an opportunity to enjoy guided walks amidst wildlife. The scenic beauty and awe-inspiring experience of climbing east African mountains is not only rewarding but also gives the most ideal natural therapy of shrugging-off that excess fat. With time and also depending with your interest and ability, you can hike to the roof top or Africa – The Kilimanjaro or scale through the African most scenic mountain whose rugged peaks gives one of the most picturesque sunrise moments in East Africa. This is Mount Kenya – The name sake of a nation.
Finally, if you enjoy city life, then Nairobi city will be the place for you. With one of the greatest diversity of natural attractions in the region, you will need to alter your perception of modern urbanization as Nairobi is one unique case study of a natural-modern city hosting besides the only wildlife capital, a variety of natural attraction including dense tropical rainforests, rivers and falls within a short driving distance from the city centre.
Showing posts with label masai mara national park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label masai mara national park. Show all posts
Friday, July 15, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Ngerende Island Lodge
Ngerende island Lodge is a must place to visit for everybody. The rooms are exceptionally clean and the decor is out of this world. The service is excellent and the staff are very polite, concerned with their guests and giving guests a very personalized service. The poo overlooks the river full of hippos and one feels like they are swimming with the hippos. The different dinning places are well thought and very well set up.Ngerende Island Lodge is located in the Ol Choro-Oirogua Conservancy, which borders the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The lodge is situated in a bend of the Mara river, the lodge on almost all sides. The Conservancy Olchoro includes more than 5,000 acres and consists mainly of open savanna, except along the banks of the Mara River, which are forested and an ideal habitat for wildlife. There are over 140 species of birds spotted at the lodge. To lodge are three pools, where every day crocodiles,hippos and elephants show.
Being in the Masai Mara, game driving is at the core of the offer. Ngerenede offers morning, afternoon and night drives; guided bush walks; sundowners and bush breakfasts; as well as relaxation from massages and aromatherapy; There's also a gymnasium and swimming pool. The resort is ideally suited for the hosting of weddings. The honeymoon suite makes a perfect getaway retreat.
A feature of the Conservation Ranch is an exclusive project to rear the White Rhino so that they can take their place back in the Mara society to which they belong in greater numbers. Over 180 varieties of birds have been spotted within the lodge itself and there are 3 Hippo Pools strategically located around the lodge.
The lodge boasts of seven luxury en-suite tents complete with traditional fire place, lounge area, bedroom and bathroom with a bath tub with stunning views of the surroundings. Each suite has an individual character with a wide canvas openings onto a large verandah, overlooking the Mara River. All suites have a personal room attendant.
Other facilities include:
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Lounge
Bar
Reception
Craft shop
Spa
Activities:
Game drives using specially designed 4×4 vehicles.
Visit the Rhino Sanctuary
Full day game drives to the park or Trans Mara (on request and additional park fee)
Night Game Drive (optional extra)
Guided bush walks
Bird watching
Planting trees in the conservatory
Visit the local school / pharmacy
Bush Breakfast / lunch / dinner, weather permitting
Sundowners
Friday, April 15, 2011
Facts About the Nairobi National Museum
Nairobi National Museum is located at the Museum Hill,approximately 10 minutes drive from the Nairobi city centre and is home to some of the most celebrated collections of history, culture and art from Kenya and East Africa.
The Museum was initiated in 1910 by the then East Africa and Uganda Natural History Society
[currently the East African Natural History Society (EANHS)]. The group consisted mainly of colonial settlers and naturalists who needed a place to keep and preserve their collections of various specimens.
Within the national Museum grounds the Nairobi snake park where visitors can view life snakes such as Black Mamba and other reptiles and a birds gallery for birders with the mostly likely birds to be seen any where in the country.There is also a recreated Kikuyu homestead. Visitor will also be able to observe exhibits of fossil from Lake Turkana , geological displays, rock arts from Tanzania and exhibits about topics such as Swahili and Asian culture in Kenya and Masai Mara wildlife. Within the city center is the national archives which contains historical documents, photographs of both President Kenyatta and Moi visiting different countries, exhibitions of handicrafts and paintings.
Today the National Museum of Kenya has responsibility for about 20 regional museums, many sites, and monuments across the country and has a variety of products ranging from Branded merchandise, Castings, Eco-tourism facilities , Hiring facilities among others which are all available at friendly prices. The National Museum of Kenya is open from 9:30 am to 18:30pm.
Safari Park Hotel
The Museum was initiated in 1910 by the then East Africa and Uganda Natural History Society
[currently the East African Natural History Society (EANHS)]. The group consisted mainly of colonial settlers and naturalists who needed a place to keep and preserve their collections of various specimens.
Within the national Museum grounds the Nairobi snake park where visitors can view life snakes such as Black Mamba and other reptiles and a birds gallery for birders with the mostly likely birds to be seen any where in the country.There is also a recreated Kikuyu homestead. Visitor will also be able to observe exhibits of fossil from Lake Turkana , geological displays, rock arts from Tanzania and exhibits about topics such as Swahili and Asian culture in Kenya and Masai Mara wildlife. Within the city center is the national archives which contains historical documents, photographs of both President Kenyatta and Moi visiting different countries, exhibitions of handicrafts and paintings.
Today the National Museum of Kenya has responsibility for about 20 regional museums, many sites, and monuments across the country and has a variety of products ranging from Branded merchandise, Castings, Eco-tourism facilities , Hiring facilities among others which are all available at friendly prices. The National Museum of Kenya is open from 9:30 am to 18:30pm.
Safari Park Hotel
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Interesting Myths and ways of the Maasai People in Kenya
The Maasai tribe is the most authentic ethnic tribe of Kenya. The Maasai tribe is a unique and popular tribe due to their long preserved culture. The Maasai's distinctive culture, dress and strategic territory along the game parks of Kenya and Tanzania have made them one of East Africa's most internationally famous tourist attractions.
The Amboseli National Park, Nairobi National Park, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Tsavo National Parks in Kenya are some of the major tourist sites where you can see the Maasai people and their culture.
Some of their distinct practices is their way of dressing. Today, typical Maasai dress consists of red sheets, (shuka), wrapped around the body and loads of beaded jewelry placed around the neck and arms. These are worn by both men and women and may vary in color depending on the occasion.
The Maasai believe that if you were travelling in distant lands and you were caught up by nightfall you could sleep at your agemate’s house whether he was there or not, after planting a spear outside to announce your presence.
Another myth is that young Maasai children play a game of placing rocks on a sleeping rhinoceros; the last one to put a rock on it before it wakes up being the winner.
There is a forest near Mau known as Medung’i, which means in Maa ‘Never cut.’ It was believed that if you cut a tree in the area, blood, and not sap, would ooze from it.You would also hear wails of mourning as if in real death. It is this cultural belief which has kept the natural environment largely intact in Maasailand.
There are also practices that are unique to the Maasai. Take house building, for example. Whereas in many other parts of Kenya, it is the man who builds the house for his family, among the Maasai, this is the woman’s responsibility.
Kenya's safari tours enable both visiting tourists and native Kenyans to enjoy the country's wildlife, while also exploring the Maasai's rich cultural heritage by visiting their homes and attending Maasai cultural shows. These tours are held in Kenya's various game reserves, in particular, the Masai Mara National reserve.
Tours also provide an ideal opportunity for participants to take part in the Maasai dance and buy traditional Maasai jewelry, art and crafts to take home as souvenirs.
The Amboseli National Park, Nairobi National Park, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Tsavo National Parks in Kenya are some of the major tourist sites where you can see the Maasai people and their culture.
Some of their distinct practices is their way of dressing. Today, typical Maasai dress consists of red sheets, (shuka), wrapped around the body and loads of beaded jewelry placed around the neck and arms. These are worn by both men and women and may vary in color depending on the occasion.
Ear piercing and the stretching of earlobes are also part of Maasai beauty, and both men and women wear metal hoops on their stretched earlobes.
They eat meat, drink milk and, on occasion, drink blood from their most treasured possession-their cattle. Bulls, oxen and lambs are slaughtered for meat on special occasions and for ceremonies. The by-products of the animals - skin and hides - are used as bedding while cow dung is used for building (it is smeared on the walls). The Maasai's entire way of life truly revolves around their cattle.The Maasai believe that if you were travelling in distant lands and you were caught up by nightfall you could sleep at your agemate’s house whether he was there or not, after planting a spear outside to announce your presence.
Another myth is that young Maasai children play a game of placing rocks on a sleeping rhinoceros; the last one to put a rock on it before it wakes up being the winner.
There is a forest near Mau known as Medung’i, which means in Maa ‘Never cut.’ It was believed that if you cut a tree in the area, blood, and not sap, would ooze from it.You would also hear wails of mourning as if in real death. It is this cultural belief which has kept the natural environment largely intact in Maasailand.
There are also practices that are unique to the Maasai. Take house building, for example. Whereas in many other parts of Kenya, it is the man who builds the house for his family, among the Maasai, this is the woman’s responsibility.
Kenya's safari tours enable both visiting tourists and native Kenyans to enjoy the country's wildlife, while also exploring the Maasai's rich cultural heritage by visiting their homes and attending Maasai cultural shows. These tours are held in Kenya's various game reserves, in particular, the Masai Mara National reserve.
Tours also provide an ideal opportunity for participants to take part in the Maasai dance and buy traditional Maasai jewelry, art and crafts to take home as souvenirs.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Observe the Rules when in a Park for your Own Good
Parks are dangerous zones and when you are there it is imperative and important to observe all the rules and regulations set by the park that you are visiting. Most of the rules are the same in all the Kenyan national parks and game reserves.
You are not allowed to go off-road in parks unless you have confirmed sighting of a cheetah, lion, leopard or rhino. Only in this instance can you leave the road or track at the nearest point to the sighting, and then approach no more than 25 metres to the animals. Always return to the track by the way that you came. All the parks have certain well marked routes that you are allowed to follow.
No shouting, clapping or cheering nor sitting or standing on vehicles. Only a maximum of five vehicles is allowed to surround an animal at the same time. Vehicles waiting to see the sighting must wait at a distance of 100 metres. Animals are not to be chased, followed too closely or harassed by forcing them into movement or approaching the animal at closer than 25 metres.Respect the privacy of the wildlife, this is their habitat.
During the wildebeest migration visitors are not allowed out of their vehicle or to stand on vehicles at crossing points. Never block a crossing by parking too close, nor drive through the animal herds. No more than 20 vehicles are allowed at the crossing point.
Don't feed the animals, it upsets their diet and leads to human dependence and keep quiet as noise disturbs the wildlife and may antagonize your fellow visitors. Ensure you stay in your vehicle at all times, except at designated picnic or walking areas as animals can be wild and unpredictable.Leave no litter and never leave fires unattended or discard burning objects.
Respect the cultural heritage of Kenya, never take pictures of the local people or their habitat without asking their permission, respect the cultural traditions of Kenya and always dress with decorum. Stay over or leave before dusk, visitors must vacate the Park between 6.00 p.m. - 6.00 a.m, night game driving is not allowed.
If you break any of the above rules, Rangers have the legal right to impose an on-the-spot fine of KSh 10,000, have your vehicle and/or people removed from the park immediately, have the vehicle and/or people banned from the park.
Tsavo National Park
You are not allowed to go off-road in parks unless you have confirmed sighting of a cheetah, lion, leopard or rhino. Only in this instance can you leave the road or track at the nearest point to the sighting, and then approach no more than 25 metres to the animals. Always return to the track by the way that you came. All the parks have certain well marked routes that you are allowed to follow.
No shouting, clapping or cheering nor sitting or standing on vehicles. Only a maximum of five vehicles is allowed to surround an animal at the same time. Vehicles waiting to see the sighting must wait at a distance of 100 metres. Animals are not to be chased, followed too closely or harassed by forcing them into movement or approaching the animal at closer than 25 metres.Respect the privacy of the wildlife, this is their habitat.
During the wildebeest migration visitors are not allowed out of their vehicle or to stand on vehicles at crossing points. Never block a crossing by parking too close, nor drive through the animal herds. No more than 20 vehicles are allowed at the crossing point.
Don't feed the animals, it upsets their diet and leads to human dependence and keep quiet as noise disturbs the wildlife and may antagonize your fellow visitors. Ensure you stay in your vehicle at all times, except at designated picnic or walking areas as animals can be wild and unpredictable.Leave no litter and never leave fires unattended or discard burning objects.
Respect the cultural heritage of Kenya, never take pictures of the local people or their habitat without asking their permission, respect the cultural traditions of Kenya and always dress with decorum. Stay over or leave before dusk, visitors must vacate the Park between 6.00 p.m. - 6.00 a.m, night game driving is not allowed.
If you break any of the above rules, Rangers have the legal right to impose an on-the-spot fine of KSh 10,000, have your vehicle and/or people removed from the park immediately, have the vehicle and/or people banned from the park.
Tsavo National Park
Monday, November 1, 2010
The Maasai Mara National Park
The Maasai Mara National Park is about 1,600 square kilometers in size. Rumor has it that it is the richest of Kenya’s game parks in terms of the flora and fauna found in the park. There is the grass land, dense bush, thickets forests and not to forget the ever permanent Mara river. As is common with many game reserves in the country, animals have no respect for boundaries with many cris – crossing the Mara and Serengeti at pleasure. Many tourists both local and foreign confess that they that it is while in the Mara that they feel that they are really in the country.
It is a fine country for the big five and the lions as well. Amongst the animals in the park that live with the big five is the ‘Topi’ whose population is around 6,000 animals, a wide variety of birds who form a symbiotic relationship with the big animals. The birds eat the parasitic insects on the backs of buffaloes and elephants that in turn provide shelter to them against wild creatures who consider the birds a delicacy. Also found are gazelles, zebras, giraffes and snakes that complete on gigantic food chain in the Mara – Serengeti ecosystem. The Mara River that runs across the park is a permanent river that is relied upon heavily by the animals in the dry season when the other streams have dried up. Today the park is a great tourist destination especially since the year 2008 when a prominent person in the world suggested that the wildebeest migration should be considered the eighth wonder of the modern world.
The Mara has more than 200 lodges and restaurants with more springing up conveniently during the migration and hundreds of tour operators in the region. The sight is comparable to Biashara street in Nairobi where after every baby shop there is a baby shop but this time round, it is after every lodge in the Mara there is another lodge.
Other than wildlife there are other sights such as the numerous trees species for the biologists and agriculturists. It is a sight to be hold and one should definitely make it a point to visit the park at least once in their life time.
It is a fine country for the big five and the lions as well. Amongst the animals in the park that live with the big five is the ‘Topi’ whose population is around 6,000 animals, a wide variety of birds who form a symbiotic relationship with the big animals. The birds eat the parasitic insects on the backs of buffaloes and elephants that in turn provide shelter to them against wild creatures who consider the birds a delicacy. Also found are gazelles, zebras, giraffes and snakes that complete on gigantic food chain in the Mara – Serengeti ecosystem. The Mara River that runs across the park is a permanent river that is relied upon heavily by the animals in the dry season when the other streams have dried up. Today the park is a great tourist destination especially since the year 2008 when a prominent person in the world suggested that the wildebeest migration should be considered the eighth wonder of the modern world.
The Mara has more than 200 lodges and restaurants with more springing up conveniently during the migration and hundreds of tour operators in the region. The sight is comparable to Biashara street in Nairobi where after every baby shop there is a baby shop but this time round, it is after every lodge in the Mara there is another lodge.
Other than wildlife there are other sights such as the numerous trees species for the biologists and agriculturists. It is a sight to be hold and one should definitely make it a point to visit the park at least once in their life time.
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