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Kenya Safari Tours and Travel Kenya's landscape is rich and diverse which makes it the premium safari destination in the world. From the Maasai Mara reservation where zebras and wildebeests migrate in droves during the dry season, to Mount Kenya, Africa's second largest peak, safaris offer breathtaking panorama and views of Mt. Kilimanjaro to the amazing coastline at the coast. You can explore the depths of the evergreen forest, where various species of monkeys dwell or venture to the Mara River which is home to over 450 plus species of birds including native flamingos! a Kenyan Safari offers you the chance to experience all of these distinct environments while in the country. Kenyan safaris are unique not only because of the country's geography, but also the native culture. The citizens are known to be warm and friendly, and open to the many visitors who come to safari year round. The country also offers some of the best safari campsites in the country in terms of comforts and location. With seemingly endless wilderness and plenty of country to explore, a Kenyan safari should be your top choice for a vacation. Our Popular Top Places to Visit in Kenya in your Lifetime are listed below: Bush and Lake Safaris Maasai Mara is one of the most famous of Kenya reserve parks and has been called "the most magnificent wildlife Reserve in the world" and the most visited park in Kenya. Standing at an altitude of 5,000 Ft, 300 Kms from Nairobi down the Great Rift Valley with magnificent views in the distance is Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The Reserve itself offers the famous 'Out of Africa' breathtaking views and covers an area of 1,510 Sq. Km. Famous also for the Out of Africa film which was mostly filmed here, this reserve holds an extraordinary density of animals including "the Big Five" (lions, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros). You will be amazed by the populations and species of plains game. Impressive features about the Maasai Mara Safari are the famous migration of wildebeest, seventh wonder of the world, zebras and gazelles from the expansive plains of Serengeti. It is also famous for the Maasai people known for their distinctive customs and dress; it is without doubt Africa's most famous safari destination. Lake Nakuru Lake Nakuru provides the visitor with one of Kenya's best known images. Thousands of flamingos, joined into a massive flock, fringe the shores of this soda lake. A pulsing pink swathe of life that carpets the water, the flamingo are a breathtaking sight. The Lake has become world famous for these birds, who visit the lake to feed on algae that forms on the lake bed. They move back and forth, feeding and occasionally and spectacularly taking to flight, filling the sky over the lake with colour. Lake Bogoria The lake is the heart of an arid landscape, in the shadow of the dramatic walls of the Siracho Range. The soda waters of the lake attract massive flocks of Flamingo, and the lake is often carpeted with pink. The 32 sq. km lake is still volcanically active, and the Western shore is lined with spouting geysers, spurting steam and bubbling geothermal pools. Fresh water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife. There are many Fish Eagles, which often prey on the local flamingos. The shores are always lined with Gazelle, Zebra, Baboons and this is one of the best places to see Greater Kudu. Tsavo. The twin National Parks of Tsavo East and West together form one of Africa's largest wilderness reserves. This single National Park is larger than the island of Jamaica. Tsavo as a whole consists of 10 million acres of pure wilderness, incorporating savannah, ranges and hills, acacia and montane forest, and extensive river system. The vast plains of Tsavo are crossed by the main Nairobi- Mombasa railroad. This historic railway was, in 1899, the scene of one of Africa's greatest Adventure stories. Nairobi National Park Nairobi National Park is a unique ecosystem by being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city. The park is located only 7 km from Nairobi city centre. Major wildlife attractions are the Black Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Hyena, Buffaloes, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Elands and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Other attractions include the ivory burning site monument, Nairobi safari walk, the Orphanage and the walking trails at hippo pools. Rusinga Island on Lake Victoria Rusinga island, with an elongated shape approximately 10 miles (16 km) from end to end and 3 miles (5 km) at its widest point, lies in the eastern part of Lake Victoria at the mouth of Winam Gulf. Rusinga is widely known for its extraordinarily rich and important fossil beds of extinct Miocene mammals, dated to 18 million years. Mt. Kenya Mt. Kenya is located to the east of the Great Rift Valley, about 175km North East of Nairobi. The ecosystem lies in central and Eastern provinces of Kenya. At 5,199 meters the mountain is the second highest peak in Africa. Mt. Kenya is an important water tower in Kenya. UNESCO inscribed Mt. Kenya as a World Heritage Site. Its described as one of the most impressive landscapes in Eastern Africa with its rugged glacier-clad summits, Afro-alpine moorlands and diverse forests that illustrate outstanding ecological processes. Mount Longonot. Mt. Longonot is a dormant stratovolcano located southeast of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. It is thought to have last erupted in the 1860's. Its name is derived from the Masai word oloonong'ot, meaning "mountains of many spurs" or "steep ridges". Mt. Longonot is protected by Kenya Wildlife Service as part of Mt. Longonot National Park. A trail runs from the park entrance up to the crater rim, and continues in a loop encircling the crater. The whole tour is only about 8-9km long but very steep, so that the round trip of park gate- Longonot Peak- park gate takes around 5 hours hiking. Lake Turkana, Loiyangalani Loiyangalani means "a place of many trees" in the native Samburu language. The surrounding El Molo and Turkana villages offer unique experiences. The town is home to an airstrip and lies near Mt. Kulal, known for its forest and stones. The only lodge is "oasis lodge" a few hundred meters form the airstrip. Loiyangalani was the setting for John Ie Carres novel, The Constant Gardener, and was a location for the film of the same title. South Coast- Mombasa The coastline south of Mombasa is a tropical paradise of palm fringed white sand beaches, where the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean meet beautiful coral reefs. The protective reefs have created ideal beaches with calm, inviting waters. The offshore reefs are alive with coral, myriad fish, sea turtles and dolphins. Both outer and and inner reef walls offer world class diving with spectacular coral gardens and drop offs. At Kisite- Mpunguti, a Marine reserve has been established around beautiful Wasini Island, and ideal day trip for divers and snorkelers. Holiday makers on a beach safari in Mombasa, can spice up their Kenya beach holiday with a short safari to the near-by Tsavo East and West or Amboseli National Parks, The Shimba Hills National Reserve, Taita Hills Conservancy or take a Mombasa city tour to view the fort Jesus and other ancient sites as part of your holiday. Lamu The Lamu archipelago is located close to the northern coast of Kenya and home to the beautiful island of Manda, Lamu, Kiwayu and pate. Founded in the 13th century, Lamu is the oldest living town in Kenya and now a world heritage site recognized as the "the oldest and best preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa". The town is exceptionally pretty with some beautiful architecture including Lamu port as well as the intricate decorative carvings on doors, lintels and wood work which the town is famous for. Kakamega Forest Kakamega Forest is situated in Western Province Kenya, northwest of the Capital Nairobi, and near to the border with Uganda. It is the last remnant of the ancient Guineo-Congolian rainforest that once spanned the continent. Major attractions are: Bird watching; over 300 bird species, Butterfly watching- over 400 species of butterflies; massive trees, Scenic Spots and Waterfalls, Snakes; 27 species of snakes; Primates Watching- home to Debrazza monkey and other primates. The Lake Safaris The Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli National Park offers visitors on a Kenya tour the ideal safari to view the best of Kenya wildlife sanctuaries while traversing the great Rift Valley. Masai Mara and Amboseli are the two most popular safari game parks in East and Central Africa with Amboseli being identified as the best place to view elephants in the whole world. Short Safaris Around Nairobi City Lifetime Africa Safaris offers short safaris for people with limited time or on a business trip. The short safaris are designed to experience the best of Kenya's landscape within a short duration. We have the Half day and Full day package around the city of Nairobi for example to the Nairobi National Park. Great safaris are waiting in Kenya for your arrival to come and see the sights of a wide range of a once in a lifetime Africa Safari experience. 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