The highest mountain in Kenya, Mt Kenya is the second tallest peak in Africa, after Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. While its lower slopes are carpeted with thick forests, its higher reaches and 2 main peaks Batian and Nelion are covered with snow.
Mt Kenya is located in the middle of Kenya in the central highlands. Though near the equator, the heights of Mt Kenya are snow-clad and are the source of glaciers and important rivers such as the Naro Moru River. The Kikuyu tribes people, who live in the vicinity of the mountain, worship Mt Kenya as the abode of their god Ngai. They call the mountain Kirinyaga or 'Place of Light.'
Mt Kenya is an extinct volcano and its slopes are coved with volcanic ash, which is very fertile. The lower slopes are therefore covered with dense forest. Though Mt Kenya is lower than Mt Kilimanjaro, it is a much tougher climb. Kilimanjaro can be ascended by the average tourist, Mt Kenya however should only be attempted by experienced climbers.
Wildlife on Mt Kenya
There is an amazing variety of wildlife in the Mt Kenya National Park, which covers 700 sq km and includes all areas on the mountain above an altitude of 3200 m. The park is surrounded by Mt Kenya National Reserve, which covers an area of over 2000 sq km. The wildlife on Mt Kenya is adapted to a high altitude environment. Tourists can see the rare black and white colobus monkey, baboons, bush pig, genet cat, and bushbuck. Larger animals such as buffalo, elephants and a forest antelope called bongo can be seen in the lower reaches of the mountain. There are numerous species of birds, lizards and insects in the equatorial forest on Mt Kenya.
Accommodation near Mt Kenya
There are many wildlife resorts and safari lodges at the foot of Mt Kenya. The Mt Kenya Safari Club, Treetops and Naro Moru River Lodge are some of the best-known lodges near Mt Kenya.
How to Reach Mt Kenya
Mt Kenya lies about 175 km from the Kenyan capital Nairobi, and is a few hours drive by road.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Kenya Amboseli National Park Safari Tours
Another well-known national park in Kenya, Amboseli is famous for its herds of elephants and for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Amboseli's dusty plains are home to the African black Rhino, giraffe, wildebeest, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo and hippo, which you can see on Kenya Amboseli Safari Tours with Kenya Tour Guide.
Amboseli National Park is home to about 900 elephants. The mesmerizing sight of elephants strolling through the grasslands with snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, attracts numerous tourists to this scenic national park. Amboseli National Park spreads over 392 sq km and its flat and dusty landscape with scant vegetation, makes it one of the best places to view wildlife in Africa.
Wildlife in Amboseli National Park
In Amboseli National Park tourists can see the rare African Black Rhino, herds of majestic elephants, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, hippo, and numerous species of birds. Over 400 birds have been identified as resident in this sanctuary. Bird watchers on tours to Amboseli can see birds such as kingfishers, bee-eaters and the African fishing eagle. The two swamps fed by natural springs within the park are the best place to see wildlife in Amboseli on Kenya Amboseli Safari Tours.
Accommodation in Amboseli National Park
There are a number of wildlife resorts and safari camps nearby, where tourists can stay on Kenya Amboseli Safari Tours. Tourists can also stay at the nearby town of Nagama, where they can shop for Masai handicrafts and souvenirs.
How to reach Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is located 200 km from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It is a few hours drive by road - the A104 along the town of Nagama is the best route.
Amboseli National Park is home to about 900 elephants. The mesmerizing sight of elephants strolling through the grasslands with snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, attracts numerous tourists to this scenic national park. Amboseli National Park spreads over 392 sq km and its flat and dusty landscape with scant vegetation, makes it one of the best places to view wildlife in Africa.
Wildlife in Amboseli National Park
In Amboseli National Park tourists can see the rare African Black Rhino, herds of majestic elephants, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, hippo, and numerous species of birds. Over 400 birds have been identified as resident in this sanctuary. Bird watchers on tours to Amboseli can see birds such as kingfishers, bee-eaters and the African fishing eagle. The two swamps fed by natural springs within the park are the best place to see wildlife in Amboseli on Kenya Amboseli Safari Tours.
Accommodation in Amboseli National Park
There are a number of wildlife resorts and safari camps nearby, where tourists can stay on Kenya Amboseli Safari Tours. Tourists can also stay at the nearby town of Nagama, where they can shop for Masai handicrafts and souvenirs.
How to reach Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is located 200 km from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It is a few hours drive by road - the A104 along the town of Nagama is the best route.
Kenya Masai Mara National Park Safari Tours
The Masai Mara National Reserve, the most famous and visited national park in Kenya, is located in South Western Kenya, and stretches along the border with Tanzania. The Masai Mara region is part of the extensive Serengeti Plains, which stretch across into the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Animals including lions, elephant, rhino, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, antelope, zebra, wildebeest and monkeys are easily seen on Kenya Masai Mara Safari Tours. It is also home to the native Masai people, who traditionally practice cattle herding. You can see the Masai herdsmen in their colorful red attire on Kenya Masai Mara Safari Tours.
Wildlife in Masai Mara
The Masai Mara National Reserve is incredibly rich in wildlife, which are protected and can freely cross over from one country to another. The Great Migration, occurs every year as immense herds of wildebeest, antelope, and zebra migrate in search of food and water and cross the river Mara into Kenya in July/August, only to return to Tanzania in October. You can see this amazing spectacle on Kenya Masai Mara safari tours, with Kenya Tour Guide.
The landscape of Masai Mara consists of rolling grasslands, called savannah, dotted with acacia trees, termite mounds, scrub and small bushes. Tourists can see the Big Five African Wildlife Attractions - Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Rhino, and Cape Buffalo on Kenya Masai Mara Safari Tours. Other animals seen here are cheetah, hippo, giraffe, hyena, wildebeest, antelope, zebra, and eland. Numerous birds ranging from tiny sunbirds to large vultures can also be seen at Masai Mara.
Accommodation in Masai Mara
There are many safari lodges and reserves in and around Masai Mara, and you can enjoy a stay at the reserve along with safari rides in closed jeeps. The lions have no fear of humans and will continue a meal uninterrupted even if a jeep halts nearby for tourists to observe it on Kenya Masai Mara Safari Tours.
The Masai People
The Masai tribal people have been living here since the 17th century. They are pastoralists and do not hunt the wildlife in the reserve, where they live in traditional villages and graze their cattle. Tourists can buy Masai handicrafts such as beadwork or carved wooden figurines from the souvenir shops in the town of Narok on Kenya Masai Mara Safari Tours.
How to reach Masai Mara
Masai Mara is a 6-hour drive from Nairobi or a half an hour flight from Nairobi airport.
Wildlife in Masai Mara
The Masai Mara National Reserve is incredibly rich in wildlife, which are protected and can freely cross over from one country to another. The Great Migration, occurs every year as immense herds of wildebeest, antelope, and zebra migrate in search of food and water and cross the river Mara into Kenya in July/August, only to return to Tanzania in October. You can see this amazing spectacle on Kenya Masai Mara safari tours, with Kenya Tour Guide.
The landscape of Masai Mara consists of rolling grasslands, called savannah, dotted with acacia trees, termite mounds, scrub and small bushes. Tourists can see the Big Five African Wildlife Attractions - Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Rhino, and Cape Buffalo on Kenya Masai Mara Safari Tours. Other animals seen here are cheetah, hippo, giraffe, hyena, wildebeest, antelope, zebra, and eland. Numerous birds ranging from tiny sunbirds to large vultures can also be seen at Masai Mara.
Accommodation in Masai Mara
There are many safari lodges and reserves in and around Masai Mara, and you can enjoy a stay at the reserve along with safari rides in closed jeeps. The lions have no fear of humans and will continue a meal uninterrupted even if a jeep halts nearby for tourists to observe it on Kenya Masai Mara Safari Tours.
The Masai People
The Masai tribal people have been living here since the 17th century. They are pastoralists and do not hunt the wildlife in the reserve, where they live in traditional villages and graze their cattle. Tourists can buy Masai handicrafts such as beadwork or carved wooden figurines from the souvenir shops in the town of Narok on Kenya Masai Mara Safari Tours.
How to reach Masai Mara
Masai Mara is a 6-hour drive from Nairobi or a half an hour flight from Nairobi airport.
Kenya Rift Valley National Park Safari Tours
The Great African Rift Valley is an amazing natural fissure along the length of eastern Africa. It stretches along a North-South axis for about 5,400 Km. There are large lakes within the Rift Valley, which are home to numerous birds, including flocks of colorful pink flamingoes. The Rift Valley is a beautiful sight in Kenya, particularly at Nakuru, where both walls of the valley can easily be seen. The valley is just 45 km wide at this point, between the Mau Escarpment and Abedare National Park, as you'll see on Kenya Rift Valley Safari Tours.
Created by geological shifts, the African Rift Valley is a unique and visually breathtaking sight. The wildlife reserves, lakes and scenic landscape along the Rift Valley in Kenya are truly spectacular. You're sure to be enthralled by the surrounding natural beauty on Kenya Rift Valley Safari Tours.
As you travel along the Rift Valley in Kenya you will come across some exceptional wildlife reserves and lakes. Some of these are:
Lake Baringo
This freshwater lake spreads over 170 sq km and is home to hippos, crocodiles and numerous varieties of birds. Nearby camps and lodges have resident ornithologists who guide tourists to see the most spectacular of the avian residents of Lake Baringo.
Lake Naivasha: Lake Naivasha is a peaceful retreat where you can enjoy swimming, bird watching and tours of nearby vineyards, flower and fruit orchards. You can also see hippos, black and white colobus monkeys and over 400 species of birds on Kenya Rift Valley Safari Tours with Kenya Tour Guide.
Lake Nakuru: This soda lake that spreads over 200 sq km, offers one of the most stunning sights in Kenya, that of millions of bright pink flamingoes feeding in the shallow waters of the lake, along with thousands of pelicans and other birds. Other wildlife you can see around the park includes waterbuck, eland, impala and warthog. Giraffes, lions, rhino and leopards are also present though not so easily seen.
Other attractions on Kenya Rift Valley Tours are Abedare National Park, Lake Bogoria National Park, Lake Elementeita, and the administrative headquarters town of Nyeri, where you can shop and refuel before heading out further on Kenya Rift Valley Safari Tours.
Created by geological shifts, the African Rift Valley is a unique and visually breathtaking sight. The wildlife reserves, lakes and scenic landscape along the Rift Valley in Kenya are truly spectacular. You're sure to be enthralled by the surrounding natural beauty on Kenya Rift Valley Safari Tours.
As you travel along the Rift Valley in Kenya you will come across some exceptional wildlife reserves and lakes. Some of these are:
Lake Baringo
This freshwater lake spreads over 170 sq km and is home to hippos, crocodiles and numerous varieties of birds. Nearby camps and lodges have resident ornithologists who guide tourists to see the most spectacular of the avian residents of Lake Baringo.
Lake Naivasha: Lake Naivasha is a peaceful retreat where you can enjoy swimming, bird watching and tours of nearby vineyards, flower and fruit orchards. You can also see hippos, black and white colobus monkeys and over 400 species of birds on Kenya Rift Valley Safari Tours with Kenya Tour Guide.
Lake Nakuru: This soda lake that spreads over 200 sq km, offers one of the most stunning sights in Kenya, that of millions of bright pink flamingoes feeding in the shallow waters of the lake, along with thousands of pelicans and other birds. Other wildlife you can see around the park includes waterbuck, eland, impala and warthog. Giraffes, lions, rhino and leopards are also present though not so easily seen.
Other attractions on Kenya Rift Valley Tours are Abedare National Park, Lake Bogoria National Park, Lake Elementeita, and the administrative headquarters town of Nyeri, where you can shop and refuel before heading out further on Kenya Rift Valley Safari Tours.
Kenya Wildlife Safari Tours
If you want to take a wildlife safari tour in Africa, then Kenya is one of the best destinations to visit. Travel on Kenya wildlife safari tours with Kenya Tour Guide and you're sure to be rewarded with the unforgettable sight of exotic African wildlife in its natural surroundings.
See lions, elephants, giraffe, rhinos, antelope, zebra and wildebeest wander across the African grasslands, when you explore the wonders of Masai Mara National Park and Amboseli National Park, on Kenya wildlife safari tours. Climb the slopes of Mt Kenya and tour the scenic coffee plantations of Kenya. Visit lakes in the African Rift Valley, where flamingoes carpet the surface with a flutter of pink.
Each day will bring new surprises on Kenya wildlife safari tours. Wake up to the sound of a lion roaring, see a cheetah dash across the savannah, hear elephants trumpet as they approach a watering hole and watch birds fly homewards as sunset approaches, on Kenya wildlife safari tours.
Kenya Rift Valley Safari The Great African Rift Valley is an amazing natural fissure along the length of eastern Africa. It stretches along a North-South axis for about 5,400 Km. There are large lakes within the Rift Valley which are home to numerous birds, including flocks of colorful pink flamingoes.
Kenya Masai Mara Safari The Masai Mara National Reserve is home to a spectacular collection of African wildlife. The Masai Mara reserve stretches along the border with Tanzania, and is adjacent to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Animals including lions, elephant, rhino, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, antelope, zebra, wildebeest and monkeys are easily seen. It is also home to the native Masai people, who traditionally practice cattle herding.
Kenya Amboseli Safari Another well-known national park in Kenya, Amboseli is famous for its herds of elephants and for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Amboseli's dusty plains are home to the African black Rhino, giraffe, wildebeest, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo and hippo.
Mt Kenya Safari The highest mountain in Kenya, Mt Kenya is the second tallest peak in Africa, after Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. While its lower slopes are carpeted with thick forests, its higher reaches and peak are covered with snow.
See lions, elephants, giraffe, rhinos, antelope, zebra and wildebeest wander across the African grasslands, when you explore the wonders of Masai Mara National Park and Amboseli National Park, on Kenya wildlife safari tours. Climb the slopes of Mt Kenya and tour the scenic coffee plantations of Kenya. Visit lakes in the African Rift Valley, where flamingoes carpet the surface with a flutter of pink.
Each day will bring new surprises on Kenya wildlife safari tours. Wake up to the sound of a lion roaring, see a cheetah dash across the savannah, hear elephants trumpet as they approach a watering hole and watch birds fly homewards as sunset approaches, on Kenya wildlife safari tours.
Kenya Rift Valley Safari The Great African Rift Valley is an amazing natural fissure along the length of eastern Africa. It stretches along a North-South axis for about 5,400 Km. There are large lakes within the Rift Valley which are home to numerous birds, including flocks of colorful pink flamingoes.
Kenya Masai Mara Safari The Masai Mara National Reserve is home to a spectacular collection of African wildlife. The Masai Mara reserve stretches along the border with Tanzania, and is adjacent to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Animals including lions, elephant, rhino, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, antelope, zebra, wildebeest and monkeys are easily seen. It is also home to the native Masai people, who traditionally practice cattle herding.
Kenya Amboseli Safari Another well-known national park in Kenya, Amboseli is famous for its herds of elephants and for its views of Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Amboseli's dusty plains are home to the African black Rhino, giraffe, wildebeest, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo and hippo.
Mt Kenya Safari The highest mountain in Kenya, Mt Kenya is the second tallest peak in Africa, after Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. While its lower slopes are carpeted with thick forests, its higher reaches and peak are covered with snow.
Mombasa Travel and Tours
The second largest city in Kenya, Mombasa is a bustling port situated on an island, off the coast of Kenya. This Indian Ocean island is connected by ferries and local boats, as well as bridges, to the mainland of Kenya. Tourists can enjoy a ride on a local ferry and feel the pulsating ambience of the harbor at Mombasa, on Mombasa Tours with Kenya Tour Guide.
Mombasa has residents of many different cites and thus has an interesting mixed culture. You can see traditional houses, mosques, temples and churches in Mombasa, and hear many different languages spoken in the vibrant markets, where an amazing variety of goods are bought and sold. You can shop for locally made garments and carved wooden artifacts, which make interesting souvenirs, while in Mombasa, on Mombasa Tours with Kenya Tour Guide.
What to see on Mombasa Tours
Mombasa Tusks: An arch that resembles a pair of giant intersecting elephant tusks welcomes visitors to Mombasa town. It also forms the letter M for Mombasa. When Queen Elizabeth II visited Mombasa on a Kenya tour in 1952, this ceremonial arch was built to commemorate her arrival.
Old Town: The old town consists of a network of narrow lanes and quaint shops, where you can buy clothes, curios and souvenirs. You can also see some examples of traditional Arab architecture for this is the Muslim area of Mombasa.
Fort Jesus: Constructed in the 16th century by the Portuguese, this fort is an impressive battle-scarred relic of the years of conflict between the Portuguese colonialists and Shirazi Arabs. The museum at Fort Jesus is worth a visit on Mombasa tours, but is not for the faint hearted. It includes a tour of prison cells and torture rooms used during the slave trade.
Mamba Village: The biggest crocodile farm in East Africa is located in Nyali. On a tour of the crocodile farm, guests can see educational films on crocodiles, and watch them wrestle over their food at feeding times. Adventurous eaters can also dine on crocodile meat at the restaurant at Mamba village, on Mombasa Tours, with Kenya Tour Guide.
Mombasa has residents of many different cites and thus has an interesting mixed culture. You can see traditional houses, mosques, temples and churches in Mombasa, and hear many different languages spoken in the vibrant markets, where an amazing variety of goods are bought and sold. You can shop for locally made garments and carved wooden artifacts, which make interesting souvenirs, while in Mombasa, on Mombasa Tours with Kenya Tour Guide.
What to see on Mombasa Tours
Mombasa Tusks: An arch that resembles a pair of giant intersecting elephant tusks welcomes visitors to Mombasa town. It also forms the letter M for Mombasa. When Queen Elizabeth II visited Mombasa on a Kenya tour in 1952, this ceremonial arch was built to commemorate her arrival.
Old Town: The old town consists of a network of narrow lanes and quaint shops, where you can buy clothes, curios and souvenirs. You can also see some examples of traditional Arab architecture for this is the Muslim area of Mombasa.
Fort Jesus: Constructed in the 16th century by the Portuguese, this fort is an impressive battle-scarred relic of the years of conflict between the Portuguese colonialists and Shirazi Arabs. The museum at Fort Jesus is worth a visit on Mombasa tours, but is not for the faint hearted. It includes a tour of prison cells and torture rooms used during the slave trade.
Mamba Village: The biggest crocodile farm in East Africa is located in Nyali. On a tour of the crocodile farm, guests can see educational films on crocodiles, and watch them wrestle over their food at feeding times. Adventurous eaters can also dine on crocodile meat at the restaurant at Mamba village, on Mombasa Tours, with Kenya Tour Guide.
Nairobi Travel and Tours
Mention the word Nairobi and the word safari immediately comes to mind. It's no surprise, for Nairobi is famous as the safari capital of Africa. Nairobi is the starting point for most tourists on safari tours to Kenya. If you're on your way to Kenya for a safari tour, make it a point to take Nairobi tours, and spend some time exploring the tourist attractions of Nairobi, for the city is well worth a visit.
Nairobi came into existence in 1899, as a construction workers camp. It was first known as Mile 327, and was a supply depot. Since it was an important hub it developed into the capital of British East Africa. Apart from British officials a numbers of explorers and hunters also made Nairobi their base camp as they set out to govern, explore the interior of Africa or capture wildlife.You can learn about the colorful history of Nairobi on Nairobi Tours.
What to see on Nairobi Tours
National Museum: The National Museum is known for its prehistoric gallery where early hominid fossil finds are displayed. An exhibition on Kenyan birds, volcanoes in Kenya and the African Rift Valley as well as a Kenyan Modern Art gallery make it a place to see on tours to Nairobi.
Giraffe Manor: A home for orphaned giraffes, run by Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville is a delightful place to visit on Nairobi tours. You can feed the giraffes and see them from up close at Giraffe Manor on Nairobi Tours.
Karen Blixen Museum: The writer of the autobiographical work Out of Africa, which introduced Kenya to many readers worldwide, is remembered here in the museum that celebrates her work.
The Carnivore: A restaurant that lives up to its name. This landmark in Nairobi offers a menu ranging from Crocodile meat to Zebra meat for the intrepid eater on Nairobi Tours.
Nairobi National Park: A 20-minute drive from Nairobi, Nairobi National Park is home to many species of African Wildlife, including giraffes, rhinos, zebras, lions, cheetahs, various birds and monkeys.
Nairobi came into existence in 1899, as a construction workers camp. It was first known as Mile 327, and was a supply depot. Since it was an important hub it developed into the capital of British East Africa. Apart from British officials a numbers of explorers and hunters also made Nairobi their base camp as they set out to govern, explore the interior of Africa or capture wildlife.You can learn about the colorful history of Nairobi on Nairobi Tours.
What to see on Nairobi Tours
National Museum: The National Museum is known for its prehistoric gallery where early hominid fossil finds are displayed. An exhibition on Kenyan birds, volcanoes in Kenya and the African Rift Valley as well as a Kenyan Modern Art gallery make it a place to see on tours to Nairobi.
Giraffe Manor: A home for orphaned giraffes, run by Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville is a delightful place to visit on Nairobi tours. You can feed the giraffes and see them from up close at Giraffe Manor on Nairobi Tours.
Karen Blixen Museum: The writer of the autobiographical work Out of Africa, which introduced Kenya to many readers worldwide, is remembered here in the museum that celebrates her work.
The Carnivore: A restaurant that lives up to its name. This landmark in Nairobi offers a menu ranging from Crocodile meat to Zebra meat for the intrepid eater on Nairobi Tours.
Nairobi National Park: A 20-minute drive from Nairobi, Nairobi National Park is home to many species of African Wildlife, including giraffes, rhinos, zebras, lions, cheetahs, various birds and monkeys.