A Safari to Kenya - A Dream Come True For An Adventurer

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Kenya offers many possibilities for an adventure loving traveler and endless opportunities for the same. Apart from exploring nature in a safari van, there are other options available in this beautiful land. If you are the true seeker of adventure and adrenaline, here are some of the things you could do while in Kenya.

If you love extreme water sport you can visit the Kenyan coast whose beaches are great for boat explorations. Here you can have lots of fun boating, water skiing and also wind surfing. You can also visit the fresh water lakes in the Rift valley for the same kind of fun.

If you are into white water rafting, you will find endless possibilities here and even though rafting and kayaking are new sports in Kenya, the spectacular and extensive river system available brings countless possibilities.

For those who love fishing, there are many lakes and rivers that provide great fishing opportunities and most of them have lots of flamingos and other birds which is an added bonus for the bird lovers. The Indian ocean waters in Kenya are said to be one of the best places in the world for big game fishing.

You can also consider a Camel Safari, Horse Back Safari, and Mountain Bike Safari. There are many other forms of safaris you could take and have fun and each region of the country provides a unique experience and new adventure opportunities that will turn your trip into an unforgettable experience.

Going To Kenya On Safari

A Tour in Kenya can be one of the very memorable and most exiting experiences you have ever had. If you are thinking of going on an African tour, then you can be sure that you will not regret making Kenya as your choice. You want to make your safari a tour of a lifetime and because Africa is very far from say North America, it may be a trip made only once in life.

Travel from North America approximately lasts three days which is inclusive of all the time that will be spent at other airports stops. Safari is a swahili word for a long trip.

Nairobi (Masai word for place of cool waters) is Kenya's Largest. It is a big, modern city which is also a major commercial hub. Tourism and agriculture are some of Kenya's biggest

income earners. Kenya exports Tea, Coffee and also flowers. Kenya's climate is one of the best worldwide and is usually hot and humid at the coastal areas, temperate inland and pretty dry in the northern and northeast areas. Kenya has lots of sunshine throughout the year and therefore people wear summer cloths all year round. You will however experience cool weather in the nights and mornings.

The currency used in Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling written as Ksh or with a =/ after the amount. The highest Kenyan currency denomination is 1000 shillings and there are notes of 1000, five hundred, 200, one hundred and fifty. The coins used are of Ksh 1, 5, 10, 20 and also the new 40 shilling coin which is not very widely used. People travel to Kenya because to its beauty, Vast animal species and cultural aspects. Known as the republic of Kenya, the country is on the equator and has a long coastline at the coast along the Indian Ocean .

Kenya has some of the best parks and game reserves in worldwide and is one of the few places

you can visit to see the great migration which takes place every year and is where some wild animals migrate to neighboring countries and come back at some other part of the year. One of the very famous migrations is the wildebeest migration where these animals have to cross a river infested with crocodiles and hippos to get to their destination. The best place to see the great Migration is the Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya in mid August to mid September. The Masai Mara has admittance and camping fees but if you are with one of the various available safari tours, the cost is usually inclusive of everything you do and everywhere you go. Among the animals you can see at the Mara are Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Zebras, Rhinos, Elephants, Wildebeests and many more.

When in Kenya, you can be sure to find all sorts of accommodation from cabins, cottages (modern and traditional) and even big hotels with all the modern facilities can find in any part of the world.

The Aberdare Mountain Ranges

With heights of upto 13,000 feet, the Aberdare mountain ranges also have deep valleys with small streams, rivers and waterfalls. The Aberdare mountains are located in the central highlands of kenya and in the old days, the mountains were also said to be one of the homes of the Ngai, the Kikuyu God.


In the year 1950, the aberdare National park was created mostly to protect the forest and slopes of the mountain and create a safe home to the many species of animals that reside there. Some of the animals that can be found here are Lions, elephants, leopards and even the bongo antelopes among many others.


The other attraction are the lodges of the aberdares. Treetops and The Ark are built above the ground near waterholes and visitors can actually watch the animals from their rooms. If you want to travel to either The Ark or Treetops, you would need to book in advance as you are not allowed to go there with private vihecles. For visits to the Ark, you would need to check in at the Aberdares country club and Outspan Hotel in Nyeri county for a visit to the Treetops from where visitors are transported to their respective lodges by bus.


As a local tourist, I got the chance to visit the Ark last month and I must say that the experience was out of this world. Again as I said in my earlier posts, this beautiful country has so much to offer in terms of tour and safari, nature, wildlife, culture and more and a safari to Kenya would be on of the best travel choices you ever made. For more information on the Aberdare Mountain Ranges please visit http://www.go2africa.com/kenya/aberdare-national-park

Hell's Gate National Park

Hell's Gate National Park which is situated south of Lake Naivasha, in Kenya, northwest of the capital city Nairobi. The park consists mainly of savannah ecosystems and habours a variety of wildlife. Some of the species frequently seen are lions, leopards and cheetahs. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux eagles, augur buzzards and swifts. African buffaloes, zebras, antelope, antelope, Thomson's gazelles and baboons are common. The park is also home to antelope, Klipspringer and Mountain Reedbuck Chanler's.

Hell's gate Naivasha

ACCESS By car: The park is accessible by paved road from Nairobi (90 km) via Naivasha, in the city of South Lake Road in the south of junction 5 km from Naivasha By plane: Naivasha airstrip

PARK GATES The main gate Elsa Puerta Olkaria

SIZE / POSITION 68 Km2. Naivasha, Rift Valley Province

WEATHER Temperatures range from 20 to 300 ° C and rainfall of 200 mm - 700 mm Two rainy seasons: the rainy season - March / April and the short rains - November / December

PERSONNEL ON CALL The warden

SAFARICARD NECESSARY? Currently the park does not work in the smart card system. Admission is cash only (in Kenya shillings or U.S. $) Citizens - A valid passport or national identity card The residents - a passport and go back to the

MAIN ATTRACTIONS Elephant in Eden Aruba Dam  

MAIN ATTRACTIONS Game viewing Raptors that nest on the cliffs We may mention Gorge walk Bathrooms The Olkaria geothermal power station The Carnelley Mervyn Raptor Hide Fischer Tower Tours, nature trails and picnic areas

WILDLIFE Buffaloes, zebras, antelope, antelope, Thomson's gazelles and giraffe, babooms, Serval cat and Klipspringer antelope Prolific characteristic birds of 103 species.

ACCOMMODATION

In - Holiday Park There is no lodging in the park, although a wide range of accommodation options are available in the town of Naivasha and along Moi South Lake Road. KWS Vacation - Vacation: There are no facilities for cooking in Hell's Gate National Park. Camping facilities Oldubai camping (on top of a cliff south of the Tower of Fischer) Camping Nairburta Endchata camp (through the gorge on the cliffs of the north)   ACTIVITY OPTIONS Hiking Camping Rock Cycling Birdwatching Wildlife viewing   WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU Drinking water, picnic and camping goods if you intend to spend the night. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, hiking boots and guides.

Facts about Kenya

Geography

 Kenya is Located in East Africa bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia and on the southeast it lies along the Indian ocean.

Time Zone

The Country is in East African Standard Time zone that is 3 hours ahead of the Greenwich Mean Time and 7 hours ahead of the US Eastern Time during winter.Kenya shares a uniform timezone with neighbors Uganda and Tanzania.

Weather

Thanks to extreme geographical variations, the weather of Kenya contrasts a great deal. Nairobi is generally cool while Mombasa and the Lake Victoria region are hot and humid. And, it is shimmering hot in the arid regions of the north and northeast.

Kenya Travel Guide

From the vivid aquamarine shades of the Indian Ocean to the enchanting strangeness of the flora on the slopes of Mount Kenya, Kenya is a startlingly beautiful land.

Famed for its striking wildlife bounding across the acacia-studded savannah of game parks, such as Amboseli, the Masai Mara, Samburu and Tsavo, Kenya is a safari-fanatic's dream; vast national parks and reserves encompass one-tenth of Kenya's surface, spanning desert, grasslands and dense mountain forest.

Kenya's human population is equally as fascinating: around 40 different tribes live in Kenya, including the Kikuyu, the Luo and the proud and beautiful red-clad Masai, who still lead a semi-nomadic lifestyle of cattle-herding along the southern border.

On the balmy Swahili coast, African and Asian culture blends together, the result of a tradition of ocean-going commerce which stretches back for centuries. Even today, romantic dhows (sailing boats) still ply these waters. Read more http://www.worldtravelguide.net/kenya