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Itineraries | Country Highlights | Photos of Camps & Lodges
COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS
Kenya is located in Eastern Africa, and offers over 40 game reserves and parks. Most travelers come to Kenya for its wildlife and the beautiful landscape, but Kenya has much more to offer. In addition to viewing the magnificent wildlife, you can also participate in a variety of educational and cultural experiences that will give you the opportunity to meet the colorful people of this great country.
The Masai Mara is home to the spectacular annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra, as they move between Tanzania and Kenya in search of fresh grasses, following the unbroken cycle of survival. An awe-inspiring sight!
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AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK - Amboseli is famous for its views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and big game. In this park you will see large herds of elephant as well as buffalo, lion, cheetah, giraffe and plains game. The landscape is dominated by the majestic snowcap of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Found in the mboseli is the Cynthia Moss Elephant Research Center which has been instrumental in our ability to understand and help save these magnificent beasts.
ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK & MOUNT KENYA NATIONAL PARK - Aberdare National Park is known for its tree hotels and night game viewing. Animals congregate around the flood lit waterholes. Located at the foot of Mt. Kenya is The famous Mount Kenya Safari Club, co-founded by the late William Holden. Stephanie Power's Animal Orphanage is located on the property, a visit can be arranged during your stay.
SAMBURU GAME RESERVE - In the semi-desert bush country of the northern frontier is Samburu Game Reserve. Samburu is noted for unique species, such as the Grevy's zebra, gerenuk and reticulated giraffe plus the hundreds of bird species. With the Uaso Nyiro River running through the park an abundance of wildlife is guaranteed year round. The Samburu tribe are common throughout the park and can be seen in their colorful dress.
RIFT VALLEY LAKES - FRESHWATER LAKES INCLUDED:
• LAKE BARINGO - rich in bird life and other aquatic animals, such as crocodile and hippo.
• LAKE NAKURU - home to millions of flamingos, beautiful fever trees and abundance of wildlife including a rhino sanctuary.
• LAKE NAIVASHA - the papyrus reeds lining the shores of Lake Naivasha draw the hundreds of birds species to this freshwater lake.
MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE - The Masai Mara is the scene of the spectacular annual migration of zebra and wildebeest, when millions of animals move from between Tanzania and Kenya in search of fresh grasses. The Masai Mara is rich in game and bird life and offers a vast, varied landscape.
The Mara is home to lion, cheetah, hippo, elephant, leopard, buffalo, warthog, giraffe and plains game. This is Kenya's most famous park. Within the park are a number of luxury tented safari camps to choose from.
LAKE VICTORIA - Known as the second largest freshwater lake in the world. Here you may visit a traditional fishing village, fish for giant Nile perch and take a cruise on the lake.
TSAVO NATIONAL PARK - Tsavo is located halfway between Nairobi and Mombasa. Tsavo is known for its "red" elephants - colored by the park's red dust. Also found are lion, giraffe, caracal, zebra and a variety of plains game.
KENYA COAST - he perfect end to a safari experience! The resort areas of the Kenya coast, located on the warm Indian Ocean include: Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu, Watamu and Kiwayu. These resorts offer long stretches of palm-fringed beaches protected by coral reef and crystal blue waters ablaze with a fantastic display of multi-colored tropical fish. Activities include water sports such as fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving or just relaxing and soaking up the rays before your trip home.
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