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Best Places To Tour In Kenya

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Best Places To Tour In Kenya

1. Mount Kenya

At 5,199m/17,057ft high, the largest mountain in Kenya is also the second-highest in Africa after Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. The stratovolcano was created around three million years ago when the East African Rift (part of the Great Rift Valley) opened up. Today its lower slopes are covered in forests of bamboo and African rosewood trees and the mountain runoff provides water for over two million people. With its rugged snowy peaks and glaciers along the upper slopes, Mount Kenya is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Kenya. Travelers hoping to summit can either hike to Point Lenana, one of the three peaks, taking the world’s highest via ferrata route, or climb to the highest point, Batian Peak, though this requires experience of technical climbing.

2. Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru National Park is home to a vast number of bird species, most notably huge flocks of flamingos – they have been known to number in their millions, though the lake has seen a decrease in the last few years. It is one of the Rift Valley lakes, and the birds are attracted to the high levels of algae in the water. Pelicans, cormorants, the African fish eagle, Verreaux’s eagle, the Goliath heron and hammerkops are also seen around the lake. In addition, you can spot black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions and cheetahs throughout the national park.

3. Masai Mara

How can we not mention the Masai Mara National Reserve? It’s one of the most famous safari destinations on the continent, but you can escape the crowds by heading to a private concession on the edge of the park. Aside from not being accessible to the general public, concessions have the advantage of allowing activities not permitted in national parks: bush walks and night drives, for example. The Masai Mara is one of the best places in Africa for big cat sightings: lions, leopards and cheetahs are all easy to spot. Then, of course, there’s the big-ticket draw: the year-round migration that sees nearly two million wildebeest, plus half a million antelopes and thousands of zebras, following the rains around Tanzania and Kenya. The most anticipated part of this journey is the dramatic Mara River crossings that occur between July and September as the animals enter Kenya.

4. Diani Beach

Easily amongst the most picturesque shores in Africa, Diani Beach is about 30km/20mi south of Mombasa and a short flight from Nairobi. Its white sands are lapped by the brilliant Indian Ocean and backed by verdant forests, into which you can take nature walks when you tire of sunbathing or kite-surfing. Head out for a snorkeling tour, swim with whale sharks, enjoy a sunset dhow cruise – or simply kick back in a hammock with a good book.

5. The Aberdares

In the cool highlands along the Great Rift Valley, Aberdare National Park is one of the most interesting places to visit in Kenya. Not only is it a lush mountainous region of valleys, rivers, waterfalls and forests, it is also home to extremely rare animals such as the black serval, the black leopard and the eastern bongo, the country’s most elusive antelope. This is the place Elizabeth II heard of her father’s death, making her Queen of England; Treetops Hotel, where she was staying at the time, has since become a popular place for travelers to visit.

Why take an African Safari

Why take an African Safari – Exciting East African Tours

 

The term SAFARI is a type of experience where you have the opportunity to observe and photograph wildlife. An African safari in an overland truck is an adventure with lots of sightseeing and activities. From there, you will be able to see their arts and architectures or their ancestors passed through generations.

As opposed to hunting the animals, visitors get to encounter them and help make a difference in protecting the species. Safari companies either actively contribute towards conservation projects or help generate tourism revenue which is used to manage wildlife projects and game reserves.

  • Safari is discovering the ultimate relaxation, peace and pristine life ironic from the life that we have in a crowded, polluted busy city life.
  • Aside from bonding from wild animals around, by exploring through African Safari makes you learn about other cultures and traditions. The experience of exploring Africa gives the opportunity to learn other culture and understand their unique way of life.
  • It is the most explicit idea of getting near to Wildlife. The experience of being in Africa changes your perspective towards wildlife. Many of us people do not know how to value the life of these animals. Through an African Safari, people will be able to realize the importance of these animals by watching them is a magical experience.
  • By this Experience we will be able to learn conservation of natural heritage. The importance of keeping the Mother Nature well preserved gives us hope of living our life through the years safe from natural calamities.
  • The configuration of the surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features or the topography adds the beauty of Africa. Those places or views that would astound you by looking at it and experienced of going there is a fantastic unbelievable experience of African Safari.

Most African safaris are overland trips, which means that they travel between destinations by road. This isn’t always the case as fly-in safaris are an option, along with canoeing, hiking, sailing and various other specialist safaris.